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Antigua and Barbuda Part of USAID Initiative to Protect Marine Biodiversity and Promote Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the USAID Caribbean Sustainable Ecosystems Activity in Kingston, Jamaica on October 1. The USAID Caribbean Sustainable Ecosystems Activity is a regional program based in Santo Domingo,...

USAID Launches Regional Program to Promote Marine Biodiversity in the Caribbean Region
USAID launched the USAID Caribbean Sustainable Ecosystems Activity in Kingston, Jamaica, on October 1, 2024, a regional program that aims to reduce threats to marine biodiversity. (Photo: U.S. Embassy in Jamaica) BY U.S. Embassy in Jamaica...
Remarks by Dr. Carla N. Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General| High-Level Session on Climate Mobility in the Greater Caribbean| COP 29, 12 November 2024| Baku, Azerbaijan
“The challenges facing the Caribbean Region due to the climate crisis are complex. However, we must be clear about where solutions would best be directed. Policy solutions, to plan for climate mobility would be most effective in the context of...
The OECS Free Circulation of Goods and the Road to Deeper Integration: Both Priorities at the 7th OECS Assembly Sitting
The 7th Sitting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly was a notable occasion marking several firsts. The Sitting took place at the New Temporary Parliament Building in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on June 17, 2025....

Two Local Women-led Organisations Each Awarded US$25,000 for Climate Justice
Attendees in discussions at the annual convening of the Caribbean Feminist Climate Justice Movement held in July. CFCJM Photos/Chameleon Media The Caribbean Feminist Climate Justice Movement (CFCJM), in partnership with the Global Fund for Women,...

International Court Releases Detailed Hearing Schedule For Climate Change Opinion
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 09: A general view of the hall in a public hearing at the ... [+] International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands on April 09, 2024. T (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via...

Compete Caribbean announces line up for sustainable development events
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...

COP29: CDRI Announces $8 Million Funding For 12 Projects To Address Climate Crisis
(MENAFN- IANS) Baku, Nov 18 (IANS) The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) on Monday announced $8 million of funding for 12 projects across 17 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) under its Infrastructure for Resilient Island...

Young voices at the forefront – Championing climate action at COP29
Tyrell Gittens, CCJLA’s COP29 delegate, environmentalist, and journalist from Trinidad and Tobago, and Leyla Hasanova, COP29 Youth Champion speak on why youth voices are important. The United Nations climate change summit, COP29, begins tomorrow...

OECS Commission Plots Regional Geothermal Energy Ambitions with Feasibility Study on Shared Drill Rig
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...

Caribbean faces new era of drought as climate risks grow
ONE OF the biggest challenges of the 21st century will be solving the increasing crisis of water scarcity brought on by the climate crisis. Nearly two-thirds of all land on Earth is on track to face water scarcity as droughts become more common....

Open call for expressions of interest: Technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched an open call for countries to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) in receiving technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans. With funding from the...
Nigeria and OECS Strengthen Ties During Presidential Visit to Saint Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) warmly welcomed His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for an official visit from June 30 to July 2, 2025. The historic...

FAO National Correspondent discusses strengthening livestock farming amid Climate Challenges
FAO National Correspondent Dr. Colleen Phillips says the ministry of agriculture has been looking at ways to strengthen livestock farming and production in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In an interview with NBC News Dr. Phillips said climate...

Two women-led organisations in SVG awarded US$50,000 for climate justice
Representatives from the 22 beneficiary organisations (Grantee Partners) alongside CFCJM Advisory Committee, Support Staff, Global Fund for Women, USAID, CIWIL – St. Kitts & Nevis Chapter and Africa Movement Lead. CFCJM Photos/Chameleon The...

CDEMA and NEMO host sixth BRICS Project Steering Committee meeting
St Vincent and the Grenadines played host to a regional meeting that focussed on issues of climate change, disaster management and building resilience. It was the sixth meeting of the BRICS Steering Committee which took place on June 19 and 20,...

Virgin Islands too small for CARICOM free movement — Premier
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...

PM Phillips calls for united Caribbean front on climate resilience
Nov 07, 2024 News Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Director General of the CDC, Colonel (Retired) Nazrul Hussain (PM Phillips calls for united Caribbean front on clImate resilience) Kaieteur News- Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips,...

COMMUNIQUE | Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community | Montego Bay, Jamaica
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...

Police Summer programmes aim to engage youth in safe, fun activities
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...