Haiti: $187.3M appeal to support people affected by earthquake

Haiti: $187.3M appeal to support people affected by earthquake

(United Nations News) The UN and partners on Wednesday launched a $187.3 million appeal to support half a million people...

Non-traditional Exports

Non-traditional Exports

By Elizabeth Morgan Over the last three (3) weeks, I have looked at the status of our traditional exports, mainly...

Reopening of schools in Dominica postponed due to COVID-19 surge

Reopening of schools in Dominica postponed due to COVID-19 surge

(Dominica News Online) The Government of Dominica has taken the decision to postpone the reopening of schools due to the...

UWI receives US$500,000 reparation payment

UWI receives US$500,000 reparation payment

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, and Chairman...

UN migration agency launches $15M appeal for Haiti

UN migration agency launches $15M appeal for Haiti

(United Nations News) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday launched a $15 million appeal to support some 137,000...

Dame Sandra Mason nominated to be first Barbados President

Dame Sandra Mason nominated to be first Barbados President

(Barbados Government Information Service Press Release) Dame Sandra Mason has been nominated to be the first President as Barbados moves...

These ‘Island Growers’ are Reducing Imports, Improving Regional Access to Affordable Fresh Food

These ‘Island Growers’ are Reducing Imports, Improving Regional Access to Affordable Fresh Food

 (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Press Room) Food sustainability in the Caribbean has been a hot topic for years. While...

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

(United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation Press Release) The night of 22 to 23 August 1791, in Santo Domingo...

CCRIF to payout US$40M to Haiti after earthquake – CARICOM Business

CCRIF to payout US$40M to Haiti after earthquake – CARICOM Business

Catastrophe Risk Financing Facility (CCRIF) SPC will make a payout of approximately US$40 million to the government of Haiti following...