Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism hosts training in fishery sector sanitary controls in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Food safety hazards, best practices in fish inspection, controls in aquaculture, traceability and modern approaches to laboratory testing and accreditation were the key areas covered BELIZE CITY, BELIZE, Friday, 16 December 2016 (CRFM)—A two-week training covering “Food safety in the…
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…
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The View from Europe: A messy divorce – Brexit, the EU and the Caribbean
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now Sometime this year, most probably in June or September, the UK electorate will be asked if they want to remain in, or leave the European Union (EU). Although common sense would suggest that there…
Caribbean Banking and the Caribbean International Financial Services Sector comes under focus
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, September 25, 2015. Much needed focus will be brought to the Caribbean banking and financial services sector over the coming months with two important gatherings of the region’s most influential industry practitioners. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA)…
Here’s why most Caribbean seafood can’t leave the region
From Antillean Media Group Many Caribbean countries are lacking standards for sanitary and phytosanitary measures for fish and seafood, which makes international exports impossible. Now, a regional body is trying to change that. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, August 27, 2015 — The…
3rd CARIFORUM-EU Business Forum opens in Jamaica
The 3rd CARIFORUM-EU Business Forum opened in Montego Bay, Jamaica Wednesday (15) with calls for Caribbean countries to seize new opportunities offered by globalisation and improved access for the region to international markets. The mood of optimism about opportunities for…
Export head wants one export, distribution point
By Avia Collinder, Business Reporter From Jamaica Gleaner Pamela Coke-Hamilton, executive director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) is challenging private-sector companies within the region to invest in unified warehousing, marketing, and distribution networks which she said can…
Caribbean export awards over $200K USD to Agro-Processing Companies across the region
From Anguilla News Bridgetown, BARBADOS. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) announces the awarding of over $255,000 USD or €197, 000 in financial assistance to CARIFORUM agro- processing firms as part of the Regional Private Sector Development Programme (RPSDP)…
Caribbean Export awards €2.9 Million to firms in CARIFORUM
From South Florida Caribbean News Bridgetown, Barbados – The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has announced the awarding of BBD 8,081,874.06 (€2,992,287) to firms and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) across the region via their flagship programme the Direct Assistance…
Caribbean business leaders tour Cayman Enterprise City as Zone continues to garner attention in the region
Caribbean Export Agency aims to boost regional trade in the Caribbean among the territories and the proximity of Cayman’s Special Economic Zone to the US presents opportunities. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (PRWEB) July 10, 2014 Cayman Enterprise City…
