Castries, Saint Lucia -Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has announced that the construction of the long-awaited Administrative Complex in Vieux Fort is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2025.
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The Commonwealth of Dominica Accedes to the UN Convention Against Torture, Reaffirming Commitment to Human Rights.
Roseau, Dominica – December 9, 2024: 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.
CARICOM has a new Permanent Observer to the United Nations
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Cuban collaborators arrive in Dominica to boost agricultural development
In a ceremony held at the Douglas-Charles International Airport, Cuban Ambassador Miguel Fraga and officials of the Ministry of Agriculture of Dominica welcomed a group of Cuban collaborators specialized in agriculture, who will join the development programs on the island, known as the “Nature Island”.
Training on the Use of Digital Sensors Enhances Agricultural Practices in Saint Kitts and Nevis Small-scale farmers are now more equipped to grow more food and improve their earnings
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 Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Marine Resources has concluded at the Department of Agriculture in Basseterre. A total of 19 participants including farmers and government staff gained practical experience with cutting-edge sensor technologies that are transforming the agricultural landscape, helping farmers improve crop management and productivity.
Updated Death Announcement of 56 year old Cassandra Magloire-John-Baptiste of Dos D’Ane
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Cassandra Magloire-John-Baptiste. She passed away on November 21st, 2024, at 11:25 pm at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. Cassandra, a resident of Dos D’Ane, was 56 years old.
Prime Minister Hon. Philip. J. Pierre Reaffirms Commitment to Apiculture Growth in Saint Lucia
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 beekeepers, and supporting sustainable agriculture.
OECS SIDS Lead the Way: Tourism Meets Civil Society for Smarter Waste Management
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 showcasing sustainable waste management practices that could serve as a model for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). By leveraging strategic community engagement and private sector partnerships, these territories are proving that effective recycling systems can be achieved, even in resource-limited settings.
Statement by the Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of CARICOM | Fifty-Second Anniversary of CARICOM-Cuba Diplomatic Relations
(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 1972, of establishing diplomatic ties with Cuba despite prevailing global political tensions, thereby ushering an exemplary partnership.