La Soufrière volcano: UN launches $29M appeal to support St. Vincent and the Grenadines

(United Nations News) The UN launched a $29.2 million global funding appeal on Monday to aid citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines affected by the major eruptions spewing from La Soufrière volcano, pledging to remain...

World on verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues: UN chief

(United Nations News) The Earth’s temperature continues to rise unabated, with 2020 being one of the three warmest years on...

CARICOM Girls in ICT partnership holds virtual events for Girls in ICT Day 2021

Several agencies, as well as regional and international organisations operating in the Caribbean are collaborating to host events to observe...

#La Soufriere – Tuesday Update

A Lahar or mudflow which occurred at about 4:00 this morning was the main activity since Sunday’ night’s explosive eruption...

CARPHA-Public Health Agency of Canada collaboration to fight Pandemic

(Caribbean Public Health Agency Press Release) The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is collaborating with the Public Health Agency of...

UN stands in deep solidarity with Saint Vincent after devastating volcanic eruptions

(United Nations News) Following a series of powerful eruptions from La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent,...

Vaccine equity the ‘challenge of our time’, WHO chief declares, as governments call for solidarity, sharing

(United Nations News) With the number of new COVID-19 cases nearly doubling over the past two months, approaching the highest...

The Bahamas gears up for $1B tourism revenue increase – CARICOM Business

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) expects its Royal Beach Club project on the western end of Paradise Island to bring into...

Guyana working to achieve herd immunity some time this year – Advisor to Health Minister

(Department of Public Information Press Release)) Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says the Government is working...