September 13, 2024 Crime and violence as a public health issue, regional health security, human resources for health, disease surveillance, and matters pertaining to the Port-of-Spain Declaration on Non-communicable Diseases…
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Forging New Opportunities to Finance Circular Economy Solutions in the Caribbean
September 13, 2024 The Regional Meeting – Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management, held under the EU-funded initiative Zero Waste in the Caribbean: New Ways, New Waves and co-financed…
Caribbean Development Bank Welcomes Global Leaders to 2024 Chief Risk Officers Forum
September 13, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting the 2024 Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) Chief Risk Officers (CRO) Forum which opened on September 9, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados,…
OAS High-Level Group for Strengthening Women’s Political Participation Begins Visit to Jamaica
September 13, 2024 The High-Level Group of the Organization of American States (OAS) to promote the implementation of the recommendations of Electoral Observation Missions (EOMs) on women’s political participation is…
STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR OF THE CONFERENCE OF CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT IN OBSERVANCE OF CARICOM-AFRICA DAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2024
September 10, 2024 As Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I am pleased to acknowledge CARICOM-Africa Day, an annual occasion which underscores our commitment to building stronger ties between the…
CARICOM YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME TO ENHANCE YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN CSME IMPLEMENTATION
September 10, 2024 Many Caribbean youth remain unaware of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and its benefits to their lives and future prosperity. This is due to several…
Caribshopper and the Caribbean Development Bank: Connecting Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Global Markets
September 6, 2024 Caribshopper, is a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) supported e-commerce platform connecting Caribbean products to consumers in the diaspora. With over 90 million Caribbean migrants longing for a taste…
Caribbean Development Bank Pays Tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal
September 6, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) pays tribute to Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, a titan of Caribbean and global diplomacy, whose remarkable contributions to regional and…
OAS General Secretariat Condemns Arrest Warrant for Edmundo González in Venezuela
September 6, 2024 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) condemns the arrest warrant issued by the authorities of the regime in Venezuela against Edmundo González. Political…
OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy
September 6, 2024 On behalf of the Governments and peoples of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of…
CARICOM TO EQUIP YOUTH PRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AID SKILLS
September 3, 2024 Equipping youth directors, persons working in youth development and youth leaders with the necessary skills to become first responders and assist youth in navigating emotional and mental…