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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...
Caricom Summit promotes integration and South-South cooperation
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 9th 2025 - 09:07 UTC The summit addressed critical regional issues, including climate change, security, agricultural transformation, and intra-Caribbean trade The 49th Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of...
OECS and MIC Partner to Build Journalists’ Capacity for Coverage of Plastic Pollution and Circular Economy
The Voice
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August 28, 2024
The Recycle OECS Project aims to establish a sustainable model for the collection, separation, and recycling of plastic waste in the Eastern Caribbean (web image) The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Media...
Trinidad and Tobago lawyer ‘optimistic’ about climate change case at ICJ
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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September 15, 2024
News Narissa Fraser 2 Hrs Ago TT lawyer Justin Sobion. - Courtesy Sobion EIGHT Caribbean countries are included in a record-breaking total of 91 countries which gave written statements for an advisory opinion request to the International Court of...
Auto Sound Club Backs Campaign Against Noise Pollution
St. Lucia Times
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September 3, 2024
The St. Lucia Auto Sound Club says it supports any move by the authorities to curb the problem of noise pollution, which has recently sparked much public discussion. St. Lucia Times spoke with the Saint Lucia Auto Sound Club (SLASC) Public...
OECS Commission & Direct Relief Announce Partnership Agreement to Enhance Climate Health Resilience in OECS Member States
Nevis Pages
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August 26, 2024
OECS MEDIA RELEASE The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and Direct Relief are pleased to announce the signing of a grant agreement, marking the beginning of a significant partnership aimed at enhancing climate health...
Caribbean islands hope UN court will end ‘debt cycle’ caused by climate crisis
The Guardian
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August 25, 2024
The outcome of an international court case on climate change obligations could strengthen the legal position of Caribbean islands claiming damages from developed countries after natural disasters, lawyers say. Brought to the international court of...
OECS Commission and Direct Relief unveil collaboration to strengthen climate health resilience in member states
Dominica News Online
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August 23, 2024
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has entered into a grant agreement with Direct Relief, initiating a partnership focused on improving climate health resilience across the nine English-speaking OECS Member States....
COMMENTARY — Attorney explains climate litigation
The BVI Beacon
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August 29, 2024
This commentary is the second of a three-part series. In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, this three-part commentary explores three legal responses to climate change as the Caribbean faces a grim reality: Hurricanes are arriving earlier, growing...
FAO and UNICEF Promote Robust Social Protection Systems for Climate Change Adaptation
The Voice
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August 21, 2024
. FAO and UNICEF organized a workshop in Bridgetown, Barbados, on strengthening social protection systems in the Caribbean. The event brought together experts and regional leaders to promote better adaptation to climate change through robust...
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...
SVG leads delegation to 16th COTED meeting
St. Vincent Times
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June 11, 2025
SVG ENGAGES IN SIXTIETH COTED MEETING AMID PUSH FOR TRADE REFORM A delegation from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is actively participating in the ongoing Sixtieth Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), convened in...
Hydro-Climatic Risk Assessments, Climate Change Adaptation and Machine Learning Fundamentals for Water Resource Management in the Caribbean
GWP
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The workshop held from June 10-12, 2024,organised by the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean, equipped water resource personnel from eight (8) IWEco countries—Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts and...
Gov’t making temporary fixes to jetties in the Grenadines
I Witness News
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August 28, 2024
The government will do temporary repair works on jetties in the Grenadines as boat traffic is expected to increase as it rolls out the Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts, Minister of Grenadines Affairs and Seaports, Senator Benarva Browne has told...
SVG-EU historic deal, New era for food security
St. Vincent Times
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June 11, 2025
EU–SVG TRADE CORRIDOR LAUNCHED: NEW ERA FOR FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has taken a bold step toward reshaping its food supply landscape and reducing the cost of living for its people. Through a landmark...
OECS Endorses The African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS)
Carib Direct
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August 27, 2024
We are pleased to announce the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS has formally endorsed the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS). The OECS is an eleven (11) Member grouping comprising: Antigua and Barbuda ,...
$24 million allocated for regional sustainability project funding
Dominica News Online
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August 14, 2024
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at 12:17 PM Representatives from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and other stakeholders met in the Dominican Republic for the launch of...
Ambassador Bowman Urges Global Action on Climate Crisis
St. Vincent Times
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August 15, 2024
Ambassador Bowman delivered a powerful speech titled “The Frontline of Climate Change” at the International Partnership Forum for Sustainability, organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) on August 8th. She highlighted the...
Defying Disaster: Legal Responses to Climate Change
St. Vincent Times
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August 9, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s unprecedented fury, the Caribbean faces a grim reality: hurricanes are arriving earlier, growing stronger, and occurring more frequently. For Small Island Developing States (SIDS), climate change is not just a...
$24million now available for Caribbean sustainability projects
St. Vincent Times
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August 13, 2024
Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Announces First Call for Proposals for Circular Economy Projects to Combat Regional Marine Pollution Today, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) launched its first Call for Proposals under its Advancing Circular...