June 15, 2021
In this episode, Communications Officers at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms. Michelle Nurse and Ms Tusankine English-Francis, present a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community.
Highlights:
0:01:03 NATURAL DISASTER:
Floods impact homes, agriculture and infrastructure in Guyana
0:02:26 2021 HURRICANE SEASON:
CDEMA expands hurricane preparedness framework for 2021 hurricane season
0:04:18 WINNING GOAL!
CARICOM, FIFA sign MOU for closer cooperation on regional football development
0:07:07 GENDER ISSUES:
COVID-19 pandemic compounding the long-standing inequalities between men and women, CARICOM Human Development Chief says
0:08:53 HIGH FLYERS:
CXC recognises Region’s top performers in CSEC, CAPE, CCSLC 2020 regional examinations
0:13:21 TOURISM:
Barbados welcomes first cruise line in over 15 months