September 20, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to St. Kitts and Nevis as the nation celebrates its 41st Anniversary of Independence on Thursday 19 September. In a…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
SURGE IN HEALTHCARE WORKER MIGRATION THREATENS REGION’S HEALTH SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
September 17, 2024 The surge in migration among healthcare workers threatens the quality of care and jeopardises health outcomes for the People of the Caribbean Community. This was the warning…
CDB Invests in Study to Assess Demand for Regional Credit Enhancement Facility for MSMEs
September 17, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved USD 160,000 to fund a feasibility study for the establishment for a Regional Credit Enhancement Facility (RCEF) for Micro,…
Caribbean Development Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development Sign Procurement Framework Agreement to Boost Efficiency in Co-Financed Projects
September 17, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed a landmark Agreement to enhance the effectiveness of project procurement…
Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Caribbean Visionary and Global Statesman
September 17, 2024 The Caribbean and the world have lost a remarkable leader, diplomat, and advocate for small nations with the passing of Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal. Born on October…
Tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal by Hon Dickon Mitchell, CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Grenada | National Funeral| Guyana
September 17, 2024 I deliver this brief tribute to Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal in my capacity of Chairman of CARICOM and as Prime Minister of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.…
MPOX THREAT, ALARMING INCREASE IN MALARIA AND DENGUE CASES DISCUSSED AHEAD OF FORTY-SEVENTH COHSOD, UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION
September 13, 2024 Crime and violence as a public health issue, regional health security, human resources for health, disease surveillance, and matters pertaining to the Port-of-Spain Declaration on Non-communicable Diseases…
Forging New Opportunities to Finance Circular Economy Solutions in the Caribbean
September 13, 2024 The Regional Meeting – Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management, held under the EU-funded initiative Zero Waste in the Caribbean: New Ways, New Waves and co-financed…
Caribbean Development Bank Welcomes Global Leaders to 2024 Chief Risk Officers Forum
September 13, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting the 2024 Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) Chief Risk Officers (CRO) Forum which opened on September 9, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados,…
OAS High-Level Group for Strengthening Women’s Political Participation Begins Visit to Jamaica
September 13, 2024 The High-Level Group of the Organization of American States (OAS) to promote the implementation of the recommendations of Electoral Observation Missions (EOMs) on women’s political participation is…
STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR OF THE CONFERENCE OF CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT IN OBSERVANCE OF CARICOM-AFRICA DAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2024
September 10, 2024 As Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I am pleased to acknowledge CARICOM-Africa Day, an annual occasion which underscores our commitment to building stronger ties between the…
CARICOM YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME TO ENHANCE YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN CSME IMPLEMENTATION
September 10, 2024 Many Caribbean youth remain unaware of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and its benefits to their lives and future prosperity. This is due to several…