Caribbean-UK Forum produces tangible outcomes for region
From DailyHerald GRAND BAHAMA, Bahamas–The UK has reaffirmed its continued commitment to the sustainable development of the Caribbean region, pledging to increase development support over the next four years to the tune of 360 million pounds sterling (US $521 million)…
Sadiq Khan sworn in as new London mayor
From BBC Newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan has been formally signed in to the role at a Southwark Cathedral ceremony. Mr Khan said: “I’m determined to lead the most transparent, engaged and accessible administration… and to represent every single community,…
Australia’s ‘Carpageddon’ to unleash herpes on invasive killer
From phys.org Dubbed “Carpageddon” and backed by the man who threatened to kill Johnny Depp’s dogs, the latest plan to control introduced species in Australia will use the herpes virus to eradicate millions of predatory fish. The National Carp Control…
Cost of fishing in the Caribbean to be assessed under CRFM and FAO study
Belize City, Thursday, 5 May 2016 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is convening a meeting of fisheries experts to chart the course for a new study to look at the impacts of rising cost factors of fishing operations, such…
Zika registration mandatory in Caribbean Netherlands
From The Daily Herald St Maarten THE HAGUE–Formal registration of the Zika virus will become mandatory for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the Netherlands as of September 1, but not for all Zika patients. Dutch Minister of Public Health, Wellbeing…
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Caribbean countries aim to seek compensation for climate chang
From The Daily Herald PHILIPSBURG–Compensation from industrial nations will be sought by Caribbean nations for losses related to global warming, especially for its impact on the region’s mainstay – tourism. Caribbean representatives are slated to meet in Mexico in June…
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U.S. pledges to work with Caribbean, Central America to lower energy costs
From News Americas Now News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. May 6, 2016: The United States says it is committed to working with the Caribbean and Central American to lower energy costs to nationals. The commitment came as Vice President Joe…
Trinidad and Tobago civil society organisations prepare to take action on climate change as global agreement signed
Port of Spain, 06 May 2016 – Adapting to the impacts of climate change is a priority under the United Nations Paris Climate Agreement, which has been signed by 177 countries, including several Caribbean countries. Saint Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts…
48 Cuban migrants land in Cayman Islands
Forty-eight Cuban migrants recently entered local waters aboard a makeshift vessel. They arrived in Cayman Brac on May 1st and were met by local authorities. The following morning they departed Cayman Brac having expressed the desire to continue their journey,…
Bid for Balance
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Foundation Bid For Balance Charity Auction Photo Highlights Photo 1: Sprint philanthropist Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce shows off a few items up for grabs at her Pocket Rocket Foundation ‘Bid for Balance’ auction event on Thursday, May 5….
