Hurricane Response Update: Medicines distributed throughout Puerto Rico, Caribbean
REPORT from Direct Relief Published on 02 Oct 2017 — The devastating hurricanes that swept through the Caribbean last month called for a significant humanitarian response, and Direct Relief has been working to equip local healthcare providers with key medicines…
Several Caribbean projects being considered for EU funding
From Jamaica Observer GOSIER, Guadeloupe (CMC) — Several projects from the Caribbean are being discussed at the Interreg Caraïbes programme Selection Committee, which ends on Wednesday.The Interreg Caraïbes programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and supports…
Corned beef ban in Caribbean amid rotten meat scandal
From CARIBBEAN360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday March 21, 2017 – Several Caribbean countries have ordered the immediate ban on the sale and importation of corned beef from Brazil, following reports that several major meat processors in the South American nation have…
There are reasons to be positive for future Caribbean connectivity
From Routesonline Intra-Caribbean air traffic is faced with a burdensome tax environment, yet despite the tough operating conditions the situation is looking brighter. A region resplendent with beaches, sunshine and worldclass hospitality does not sound as if it would need to do too much…
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Caribbean lukewarm on LGBT travellers
From Antigua Observer MIAMI BEACH, Florida – The Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has said the body cannot force member countries to cater to the Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender (LGBT) traveller. Hugh Riley has labelled as “a…
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…
CFU poised to take off again, says Derrick
IANS From Business Standard Bridgetown (Barbados), May 25 (IANS/CMC) Caribbean Football Union (CFU) president Gordon Derrick believes the organisation has turned the corner and is poised to take off yet again. The governing body was left in disarray following the…
