CRFM Working Group on stock assessment sparks renewed commitment to sustainable fisheries
Caribbean technical experts from the CRFM Secretariat, the Continental Shelf Fisheries Working Group (CSWG), FISH4ACP, and private sector processors collaborated for a joint stock assessment of the seabob fisheries of Guyana and Suriname (Photo: FISH4ACP, Guyana) BELIZE CITY, Thursday, 28…
WMU and OECS Collaborate at Annual World Ocean Summit
From Danny Moonie Communications / Knowledge Management Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. Release Courtesy World Maritime University March 27, 2024 — From 11 to 13 March 2024, the World Maritime University – Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) contributed to The Economist Impact 11th…
Cayman: Food Safety & Garbage Disposal Tips When Camping
From Grand Cayman, March 27, 2024 – With the Easter holiday just around the corner and many getting ready to participate in the Caymanian long-stand tradition of camping, the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) reminds the public of the following food…
Sweet victory for two chocolate giants!
Hello and hoppy Easter to you, ALL! We hope you will have an eggcellent Easter weekend and get to spend it with somebunny you love to be extra hoppy. Okay, enough with the puns. But seriously, we’ve got some great news…
Why Sugar-Free Products Can Cause Painful Gas
By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Do you experience cramps, gas, or other stomach issues after chewing sugar-free gum? Scientists say that the sorbitol in sugar-free gum and candy often triggers digestive problems. Researchers from the University of California, Davis found…
Healthy Eating Slows Aging, Protects Against Dementia
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Scientists have long noticed that folks who eat healthy have healthier brains as they age, including lowered odds for dementia. Now, researchers believe they know why: Regimens like the heart-healthy Mediterranean or DASH diets appear to slow…
Fisheries and Food Security in the Caribbean
FISHERIES & FOOD SECURITY The Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM)—the highest decision-making organ of the CRFM—approved the PROTOCOL ON AQUATIC FOODS AS A STRATEGIC RESOURCE FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY UNDER THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY COMMON FISHERIES POLICY (the Protocol) at…
Rich countries attain record human development, while half of the poorest have gone backwards, finds new UNDP report
According to a new report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarization on a global scale. MARCH 15, 2024 Clive Hawigen | UNDP Papua…
Concacaf and Chili’s Grill & Bar Announce Partnership for 2024 Concacaf Nations League Finals
Miami, FL (Tuesday, March 19, 2024) – Concacaf has today announced a partnership with Chili’s® Grill & Bar as the official restaurant of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League Finals. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Concacaf as it prepares to…