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𝐔𝐊 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 £𝟏𝟎𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

British High Commission, St. George’s – December 11, 2024: • UK government commits £10 million to support Grenada’s goal of climate resilient and sustainable electricity generation • Funding aims to reduce Grenada’s reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels and lower energy costs for businesses and citizens • New funding adds onto UK’s £19.3 million investment […]

𝐔𝐊 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 £𝟏𝟎𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Read More »

ColtonT Unveils Highly Anticipated Bouyon Anthem for 2025 Carnival: “Foreplay”

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ColtonT is setting the stage for an unforgettable 2025 Carnival season with the release of his highly anticipated bouyon single, “Foreplay.” This sizzling track has been building significant buzz since the artist dropped his provocative teaser, #Birthdaysuit2pointO, on his birthday, sparking an electrifying frenzy among fans and the local community. On December 9th, the artist

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The Commonwealth of Dominica Accedes to the UN Convention Against Torture, Reaffirming Commitment to Human Rights

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United NationsResident Coordinator, Simon Springett, has congratulated the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica on the country’s accession to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as announced at the recent Universal Periodic Review dialogue in Geneva. On December 5, Dominica became the 175th state

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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett at a Cuba-CARICOM Day Celebration | 9 December 2024 | Havana, Cuba

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CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana, 10 December 2024) – CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett is on a three-day official visit to Cuba, 9-11 December, to participate in the International Conference 2024-Decade of Afro-descendants and several high-level meetings with representatives of the Government of Cuba. On Monday, Dr Barnett delivered remarks at the plenary session

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OECS Updates Finland Ambassador on Development Goals

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OECS Media Release On December 3, 2024, Ambassador Perti Ikonen of Finland visited the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission for an important meeting aimed at fostering deeper collaboration between Finland and the OECS region. The Ambassador was welcomed by key members of the OECS Commission. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Ikonen expressed his

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Death Annoucement of 67 Year old Reverend Fr. Charles Martin of Scott’s Head and Parish Priest of St. Alphonsus

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Reverend Fr. Charles Martin aged 67 of Scott’s Head and Parish Priest of St. Alphonsus, who departed this life on Monday December 2, 2024. He is survived by: Sisters– Vania and Lucy Brothers – Francis, Guy, Sam, Kirt and Nigel. Nieces– Kaleen, Keishma ,

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EXIM Bank of the U.S. Signs $800 Million Memoranda of Understanding with Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis today signed two significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the governments of Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis, securing a total of up to $800 million in potential financing to support financing in cybersecurity, renewable energy, and critical areas for the region’s

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DEXIA and Caribbean Export Launch Intellectual Property Training Series for SMEs, Starting December 11

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The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) in collaboration with Caribbean Export Development Agency, will host a series of four (4) training sessions on topics relating to aspects of Intellectual Property, during the period December 2024 to March 2025. The overall objective of these training sessions is to increase capacity, create awareness and exposure of Small

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“World Mountain Day 2024: Championing ‘Mountain Solutions for a Sustainable Future’”

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Every year on December 11th, the United Nations (UN) raises awareness about the importance of mountains and focuses on the opportunities and on the development of Mountains. This day also educates people in understanding the role of mountains in the environment and its impact on life. The theme of International Mountain Day 2024 is “Mountain

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9th Annual Regional Statisticians Meeting Strengthens Capacity for Education Data Management in the OECS

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The 9th Annual Regional Statisticians Meeting, held from November 19-22, 2024, at the Radisson Hotel, Grenada, has concluded successfully, bringing together statisticians, planners, and development partners from across the Eastern Caribbean. This vital gathering sought to address challenges in data collection, management, and analysis in the education sector, particularly in light of the ongoing recovery from

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