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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...
Aerial Mapping Project on hold due to equipment damage and inclement weather
NBC SVG
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January 7, 2025
Chief Surveyor in the Lands and Surveys Department Keith Francis said that the aerial mapping project is currently on pause. Francis explains to NBC News that this is due to extensive damage drone to drone following a crash. Francis says some...
Year in review: Climate justice remained a pressing issue for the Caribbean in 2024
Global Voices
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December 28, 2024
From the region's diverse heritage and culture to the political developments that have impacted the region, 2024 has been a year that showcased the Caribbean's resilience, creativity, and spirit — especially as they relate to environmental issues,...
Dominica to explore vast potential of cannabis plant for ‘medical cannabis industry’, says AG Prime Minister
Dominica News Online
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July 10, 2025
Acting Prime Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre addressing National Cannabis SymposiumThe Government of Dominica is exploring the vast potential of the cannabis plant to develop a viable, sustainable, and well-regulated medicinal cannabis industry on...
Small islands, big voices – Caribbean voices unite at historic ICJ climate change hearings
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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December 22, 2024
News Narissa Fraser 51 Minutes Ago TT lawyer Dr Justin Sobion (left) and Shernell Hadaway, parliamentary Counsel III at the Attorney General’s Chambers in St Vincent and the Grenadines (right). - UN Photo/ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek. Courtesy of the...
Justin Sobion pushes Caribbean climate case at ICJ
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Ryan Bachoo Lead Editor — Newsgathering ryan.bachoo@cnc3.co.tt Just over a week ago, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began considering the legal responsibility states hold for causing climate change. It was a...
GRENADA SIGNS HISTORIC TREATY ON MARINE BIODIVERSITY BEYOND NATIONAL JURISDICTION (BBNJ)
SKN Pulse
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December 21, 2024
December 20, 2024: United Nations Headquarters – Grenada has taken a historic step in advancing global ocean conservation by officially signing the United Nations Treaty on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of...
Government of SVG and Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre launch US$3 million project
Searchlight
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December 20, 2024
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) in collaboration with the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), launched a US$3 million project to fast-track climate action. The launch took place on November 26, 2024, in the...
Weather conditions hampered Vincentian athletes at World event says Coach
Searchlight
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September 13, 2024
Coach of the St Vincent and the Grenadines team to the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, Chester Morgan, believes the weather conditions in Chile at the time, affected the performance of the three Vincentian athletes. Held in Lima, Peru,...
Spain and Ireland to join more than 20 states to declare ‘concrete measures’ against Israel
Middle East Eye
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July 10, 2025
More than 20 countries are convening in Bogota next week to declare “concrete measures against Israel’s violations of international law”, diplomats told Middle East Eye. The “emergency summit” is due to be held on 15-16 July, co-hosted by the...
OECS Commission Plots Regional Geothermal Energy Ambitions with Feasibility Study on Shared Drill Rig
Nevis Pages
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July 15, 2025
OECS MEDIA RELEASE The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has taken a significant step towards strengthening energy security and advancing the region’s transition to renewable energy with the launch of a comprehensive...
Virgin Islands too small for CARICOM free movement — Premier
BVI News
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July 15, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on July 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM / The Virgin Islands will not adopt full free movement of people under CARICOM’s arrangements due to its small population, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. Dr Wheatley confirmed that...
SVG Environment Fund launches DigiFish Project for Sustainable Fisheries Management
NBC SVG
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December 17, 2024
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Environment Fund launched a DigiFish project yesterday, geared towards sustainable fisheries management. It’s a pilot project that is being carried out in collaboration with, the Fisheries Division and the...
Guide Stars Lessons: When crime learns the system
I Witness News
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June 29, 2025
By Eddy Smith It’s easy to court attention with blood-soaked headlines. A gruesome killing here, a drug bust there, each fresh headline jostling for the public’s outrage and political mileage. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the conversation...
Grenada signs historic treaty on marine biodiversity
Now Grenada
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December 20, 2024
Grenada has taken a historic step in advancing global ocean conservation by officially signing the United Nations Treaty on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) on...
Police Summer programmes aim to engage youth in safe, fun activities
NBC SVG
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July 15, 2025
All summer programmes offered by the Police are geared at meaningfully engaging the youth. That’s according to National Coordinator of the Police Summer Programmes Sargent Stephen Billy. He was speaking on the Police on the Beat Program last...
COMMUNIQUE | Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community | Montego Bay, Jamaica
Magnetic Media
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July 14, 2025
Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 14, 2025 – The Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable...
Christmas Message Highlights Hope & Unity as ECCU Faces Climate Crisis
St. Vincent Times
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December 20, 2024
2024 Christmas Message from Timothy N.J. Antoine Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank “But the angel said to them. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10, NIV) Fellow citizens and...
Two pesky areas of development off the Southeast U.S. and Mexican Pacific coast
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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July 3, 2025
Americans heading to northern Florida or the Southeast U.S. coast would be smart to keep an eye on a tropical disturbance that could develop over the upcoming holiday weekend. The main impact will likely be heavy rain – much of it offshore – but...
Masters scholarships under the Commonwealth scholarship commission
Solomon Star
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July 9, 2025
Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be able to pursue a one-year master’s degree at their university of choice in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland beginning in 2026. This was made possible by the UK’s...