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OECS Media Release August 8, 2023  — The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) has completed its second Waste Characterisation Study in 21 years. The findings of the study will inform the evaluation of Dominica’s recycling potential, assessment of organic waste management options, and policy and decision making. Dominica and Grenada are the two OECS Member […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in its World Indigenous Day Message, Wednesday, reaffirmed the integral role its indigenous populations play in the Region’s rich tapestry of cultures, noting that their distinct attributes and knowledge systems are recognised and celebrated. Wednesday’s recognition follows other recent engagements by the Community including the invitation to Dominica’s long established Karina Cultural […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is carrying out studies to enhance support at the preschool level to ensure that children are afforded a strong foundation for success in and out of the classroom. The contemplated moves include financial assistance for some parents with children enrolled in […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 10, 2023 (SKNIS) –The Federation welcomed two ambassadors-designate, who presented their credentials to Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG JP, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, at Government House on Thursday, 10th August, 2023. Her Excellency Dame Liburd warmly welcomed Her Excellency Vera Lucia dos Santos Caminha Campetti, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]

Castries – Saint Lucia – 10th August 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority/National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (ECTEL/NTRC) 24th Consultative Forum got underway on Thursday, August 10th in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. This is the first time since the pandemic that the leading electronic communications regulators for the Eastern Caribbean are meeting in person.  The […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 10, 2023 (SKNIS) – Pharmacists, healthcare practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders from across the region are gathered here in St. Kitts and Nevis this week for the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) 43rd Annual Convention, which is being hosted in St. Kitts from August 8-12, 2023, where the latest developments in the […]

Basseterre, August 10, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) proudly commenced its 43rd annual conference, under the theme “Ensuring Sustainable Healthcare for the Caribbean and the Future.” The grand opening event took place on August 9th at the prestigious St. Kitts Marriott Hotel, marking the beginning of a dynamic and insightful […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 9th August 2023 – The Department of Constituency Empowerment (DCE) sat with the Capisterre Fishermen Marketing and Supplies Cooperative Society on Thursday, 3rd August, 2023. The Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister responsible for the DCE and the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, area representative, were also in attendance to determine how the government can support […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 9, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship held an award ceremony for the Youth Entrepreneurial Advancement Scheme 2023 winners on August 4 at the Small Business Development Centre on Princess Street, Basseterre. The winner at the end of the workshop, Namayombo Mgnela of Namara’s Café was granted ten […]

There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world, living across 90 countries, and representing an estimated 7,000 languages and 5,000 different cultures. The Latin America and Caribbean region has one of the largest indigenous populations in the world with an estimated 800 different indigenous populations. Today, CARICOM salutes our Indigenous Peoples, who […]