By The Caribbean Public Health Agency The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Indar as the new Executive Director, effective February 1st, 2025. Dr. Indar previously held the position of Ad Interim Executive Director of CARPHA, from July 2024, having served in her substantive post of Director, Surveillance, Disease […]
By Organization of Eastern Caribbean States The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has taken a bold step towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future with the unanimous adoption of the landmark Basseterre Declaration at the Third Council of Ministers: Energy meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Basseterre Declaration […]
Photo credit: Papine High School CCRIF, through its Small Grants Programme, provided US$25,000 to the Papine High School in Jamaica for their Greenhouse and Hydroponics Project. The grant from CCRIF supported the construction of a greenhouse and hydroponics system at the school. The greenhouse is seen as a boost to the school, serving as a […]
By Caribbean Business Report | Photo credit: Ms. Barbara D’Adrea Adrian, Chief of the International Trade Statistics Section Regional governments should increase investment in trade enabling initiatives which strengthen both competitiveness and efficiency, says Ian Durant, the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB, the Bank) Director of Economics. Speaking at the joint Regional Workshop on Measuring Digital […]
By dpi.gov.gy President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has underscored the significance of Guyana’s ambitious economic diversification strategy even as global economic shocks is anticipated due to policy changes in the United States and its influence on major economies. During Sunday’s episode of the Energy Perspective Podcast, President Ali said while Guyana is among the fastest […]
By Caricom.org The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to play a significant role in supporting Haiti, including advocating with the international community for increased funding for security and humanitarian relief in Haiti, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Foreign and Community Relations within the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Elizabeth Solomon has said. In an interview ahead of the 48th […]
By PAHO | Editorial credit: Chad Robertson Media / shutterstock.com Ecuador will be among the first countries to receive a shipment 11 February 2025, Geneva / Memphis — The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global […]
By Amara Campbell, Photo credit: AssociatesTimes The 14th Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai provided a platform for global investors and leaders to explore new business opportunities. St Kitts and Nevis: Dr Denzil Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Investment and Economic Development represented St Kitts and Nevis at the 14th Global Blockchain Congress held at […]
The ‘Everything Vincy Expo 2025’ (EVEP) will be showcased at St Vincent’s 3.6-acre Diamond Industrial Estate from October 23 to 27. Nadine Agard-Juillerat, Director of Export at INVESTSVG, stated that the event will feature more than 100 Vincentian businesses alongside over 100 regional entrepreneurs and innovators. “The venue will host approximately 150 domestic participants and […]
By winnmediaskn, Photo credit: St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank Limited St. Kitts and Nevis – The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Group of Companies is pleased to announce an exciting initiative to observe the 2025 International Day of Education global theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” As part of […]