Caribbean countries not fully satisfied with EPA accord
From Antigua Observer Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries say they are yet to “meaningfully reap the potential benefits” of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed with Europe in 2008. The issue was among matters discussed at the 23rd Meeting of the…
The View from Europe: Europe’s changing priorities
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now In Europe, a far-reaching and multi-faceted policy review is underway that is likely to result in a significant change in European priorities. This process began last June when the EU’s High Representative (effectively…
The View from Europe: Europe to consider future of ACP relationship
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now In a matter of days, the European Commission will launch a communication (policy paper) on the options for post-Cotonou arrangements with the ACP; the grouping that brings together 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific…
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Cayman Tennis: Andy Roddick named Legends champion From Digicel Sportsmax The 2015 Legends Tennis tournament came to a thrilling climax last night as Andy Roddick was crowned tournament champion at Camana Bay’s Festival Green. Following the success of Friday’s event,…
Study finds ACP countries would benefit from investment bank
From Guardian Media BRUSSELS—Caribbean countries can benefit from the establishment of a major trade and investment bank to serve the 79-member African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) grouping, according to a study funded by the European Union. It said that financing…
Trade union of the poor versus club of the rich
By Adekeye Adebajo, From BD Live THE 79-member African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group — to which South Africa belongs — recently celebrated its founding in Brussels. The group was established in 1975 with nonreciprocal access to the market of…
The view from Europe: Being honest about the ACP
By David Jessop From Barbados Advocate Two weeks ago, on ACP [Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific] day – an event to the best of my knowledge not widely celebrated – an unusually frank and honest lecture was delivered at the…
ACP underscores importance of free press
From Jamaica Observer BRUSSELS (CMC) – The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States Saturday sought to underline the importance of free, independent pluralistic media as a cornerstone of an effective democracy and resilient nation-building. ACP Secretary General Alhaji…