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British Virgin Islands pledges US$400K in hurricane aid to St Vincent, Grenada
Barbados Today
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August 3, 2024
33 The Government of the British Virgin Islands has pledged US$400,000 to assist St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada following the impact of Hurricane Beryl. This was recently announced by British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley...
Dengue outbreak confirmed in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 2, 2024
Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, three years after the last outbreak claimed at least seven lives, mostly children. The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment reported on...
BVI gov’t pledges $400K to Grenada and St Vincent
BVI News
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August 1, 2024
in All News / By: BVI News on August 1, 2024 at 11:55 AM / The Government of the Virgin Islands has pledged $400,000 to assist St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada following the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced...
Compete Caribbean announces line up for sustainable development events
Loop News
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Complete Caribbean has announced the line-up for a series of virtual events taking place this month, designed to drive sustainable growth and economic empowerment across the region. From digital transformation in Suriname to strategic blue economy...
Govt To Assist With Hurricane Relief In St.Vincent And Grenada
BVI Platinum News
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GIS (PLTM) - GIS - The Government of the Virgin Islands has pledged $400,000.00 to the Governments of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada to assist with the countries’ hurricane relief efforts. Premier and Minister of Finance, and Minister...
After Hurricane Beryl, How Can St. Vincent & the Grenadines Recover Beyond Materialism?
The Good Men Project - California
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August 2, 2024
By Guest Contributor By Holly Bynoe On July 1, an early and “unprecedented” storm, Hurricane Beryl, swept through my home islands of the transboundary Grenadines. Mayreau, Canouan, Union Island, Petit St. Vincent, Palm Island/Prune Island, the...
UK provides £500,000 to St Vincent and the Grenadines post Beryl
Associates Times
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July 30, 2024
The UK has provided the twin island state of St Vincent and Grenadines with a £500,000 relief fund post Beryl. July 30, 2024 St Vincent and Grenadines: The British high commission or the UK provided £500,000 in support to St Vincent and Grenadines...
Free movement is coming to CARICOM: The United States of the Caribbean must follow
Barbados Today
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July 16, 2025
207 With free movement taking effect by October, Caribbean governments face a broader question: Can this fractured bloc transform into a strategic regional power? Last week, four CARICOM nations — Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the...
Erga omnes nature of human rights obligations in respect of climate change: A preliminary survey of the positions in the ICJ Climate Change advisory proceedings
EJIL: Talk!
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January 16, 2025
Amongst the many legal issues arising from the ICJ advisory proceedings in Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, the erga omnes nature of the obligations involved has a particular significance. This nature comprises not only strictly...
Four things Concacaf can do to elevate the Gold Cup’s profile
Stars and Stripes FC - Washington D.C.
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July 16, 2025
The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is in the books, and the tournament had its successes along with some improvement points. Mexico claimed its 10th Gold Cup title, once again before a capacity crowd at a stadium in the United States. The Gold Cup is...
These are the best cruises with fewer than 200 passengers
The Times
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Big isn’t always beautiful when it comes to cruising. If you’re more inspired by the idea of dropping anchor in some of the world’s most gorgeous and exclusive locations than the thought of round-the-clock entertainment, then choose a tiny ship....
Our Health is at Stake: The Solutions SIDS Need to Fight Climate Change
Inter Press Service
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January 8, 2025
Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Humanitarian Emergencies, Least Developed Countries, Natural Resources, Small Island Developing States, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade &...
Sailing On The Winds Of Climate Change
Forbes
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Royal Clipper, the world's largest fully-rigged sailing ship, anchors off the island of Mayreau. Liz Hooper The sinews of a thousand ropes sing as sails wake from their slumber. Billowing into a canvas canopy, they pierce the horizon with a...
EDITORIAL – TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
The Bahamas Journal
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July 11, 2025
Posted on 11 July 2025. by Jones Bahamas The people of the Caribbean who are struggling to deal with the high incidences of crime in the region must take full responsibility for the high murder rate and other violent crimes. Coming out of the...
World Court Posts Final Responses In Climate Change Opinion
Forbes
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Judges are seated as the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, opens hearings ... [+] into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact,...
Tropical wave to bring heavy rain, strong winds to SVG tonight
St. Vincent Times
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June 22, 2025
WEATHER STATEMENT for SAINT VINCENT and the GRENADINES (SVG) A moisture-surge associated with an approaching tropical wave could bring increasing cloudy skies, periods of rain, moderate-heavy showers and thunderstorm activity as well as...
Our resilient future: a people-centred programme for relief, recovery, reconstruction and sustainable development
I Witness News
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January 17, 2025
By Unity Labour Party (Excerpt from the 2025 Budget Address by Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning) Madame Speaker, We begin each year with a Budget Address that sets out our goals and details the next steps in our...
Climate Change and agriculture rema...
SKNVibes
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – CLIMATE change continues to be one of the major challenges facing the Caribbean, significantly impacting the region's food security. Rising temperatures and stronger hurricanes threaten the long-term viability of the...
Hatch Blue to extend Seaweed Insights into Latin America and the Caribbean
The Fish Site
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In previous editions of the platform, seaweed farming has been mapped in major producing countries across Asia, as well as in Alaska, attracting nearly 30,000 visitors from more than 100 countries since its launch in 2023. The global seaweed...
Climate data, delivered: Informing disaster risk in the Caribbean
PreventionWeb
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October 9, 2024
Dominica's Farah Rocque-Carreiere is passionate about her job. For the last 20 years, she has been predicting the future as a weather presenter and meteorological technician. "Our monitoring site is an invaluable resource," she explains, pointing...