The Government of Saint Lucia under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, continues to prioritize the growth of the apiculture sector. On Friday, December 5th, 2024, at the 12th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress and the 4th OECS Hewanorra Honey Show, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing the industry, empowering local […]
As global negotiations on a plastics treaty remain stalled following the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in South Korea, which deferred critical decisions on production limits and reduction targets to 2025, two Eastern Caribbean territories are taking proactive steps to address plastic waste. Dominica and Grenada, through the Recycle OECS Project, are
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(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – As Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), it is a distinct honour to commemorate the Fifty-Second Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between CARICOM Member States and Cuba. Today, we recall that symbolic and bold act of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago on 8 December
New agreement to strengthen commitment to child-centered disaster management in the Caribbean. (Image via UNICEF) The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at reducing vulnerability and building resilience across the Caribbean region. This partnership, formalised by Jean-Benoit Manhes, UNICEF
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Small-scale farmers are now more equipped to grow more food and improve their earnings 21 November 2024 – Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis – A recent hands-on training session aimed at empowering small-scale farmers with the knowledge to use digital sensors in protected cultivation and open field systems led jointly by the Food and Agriculture
As part of its ongoing commitment to economic development, the Rotary Club of Dominica have, partnered with the Dominica Essentials Oil & Spices Cooperative to refurbish two (2) bay oil distilleries in Delice and Petite Savanne. During the month of November, the Club conducted community needs assessment to gather pertinent information that will assist in
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Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. For those of you who have flown in to be here, I want to extend once again a very special welcome to Saint Lucia, the land of Sir Arthur Lewis, the land of Sir Derek Walcott, the land of the fastest woman in the world Julien Alfred, and the only
JCI Dominica is proud to announce a week of celebrations from December 8th to 14th, 2024, marking 65 years of transforming the lives of young people and building impactful leaders for a changing world. This milestone anniversary will feature a series of engaging activities aimed at celebrating our history, empowering our members, and looking toward
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, December 07, 2024 – Caribbean Airlines announces the start of its new service to the French island of Guadeloupe, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity. This new route, operating four (4) times per week via St. Lucia and Dominica, opens new opportunities for
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Dominica made a strong showing at the prestigious Hewanorra National Honey Show in St. Lucia, which took place after the 12th Caribbean Beekeepers Congress. The four-day Congress was a highly anticipated gathering for beekeepers from across the Caribbean to come together, network, and exchange knowledge and best practices. The Hewanorra National Honey Show is not
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