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…
Arriving passenger from Suriname arrested at JFK carrying cocaine in suitcase
From Caribbean News Now NEW YORK, USA — An arriving passenger from Suriname had more than clothes in his suitcase when encountered by US Customs and Border Protection Officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. On Sunday,…
Drought conditions in the Caribbean
From CARIBBEAN360 PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The little to no rainfall which has left taps dry in several Caribbean islands has turned into a nightmare for several Governments. But it’s a dream come true for water-rich Suriname which is more than…
Five countries in the Caribbean where it’s harder to start a business
By NAN Business Editor From Guyanese Online News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Tues. Nov. 1, 2016: Trying to start a business in the Caribbean? Five countries in the region scored below 100 on the latest World Bank Group’s ‘Doing Business’ rankings…
COTED urges Trinidad to resolve legal issues preventing duck imports from Suriname
By Ivan Cairo From Caribbean News Now GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — A trade dispute preventing Surinamese duck meat from entering the market in Trinidad and Tobago could be resolved as soon as the Trinidad government amends its Animal Act,…
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Silence over Kashmir in the Caribbean, as India seeks the support of OIC states in CARICOM
By Ray Chickrie From Caribbean News Now Kashmir, a disputed territory, claimed by both India and Pakistan, has never been a foreign policy issue for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Guyana is an exception; it has in the past issued statements…
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Department of Immigration Closure Tue Sep 20 The Department of Immigration would like to inform the public that there will be a change to business hours on Tuesday, 20 September 2016. Immigration’s public counter, visa, passport and enforcement reception will…
India to send delegations to Guyana and Suriname
By Ray Chickrie From Caribbean News Now GEORGETOWN, Guyana — India’s foreign ministry plans to send delegations to visit 68 countries, including Guyana and Suriname, in an effort to expand and improve India’s international presence amidst growing escalation of violence…
Canada issues travel advisory on nine Caribbean countries
From Caribbean News Service TORONTO, Canada, August 30 2016 – The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for nine Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations, among a list of countries across the world because of the Zika virus. The government has…
From fish waste to fish wealth
Caribbean takes first step to maximize value of fisheries and aquaculture sector Fish leather from fish skin, beauty products from fish guts, and health supplements from fish oils. “Every single part of the fish has a value…” says CRFM Executive…
