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CARPHA Supports Breastfeeding as a Long-Term Strategy for a More Productive and Healthier Region
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months benefits the infant, mother, family, community, country and environment,” states Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
USAID Announces Extension of Strengthening Disaster & Climate Resilience Project at The…
The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development/Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) is pleased to announce the extension of the Strengthening Disaster & Climate Resilience in the…
CARPHA Convenes Landmark High-Level Meetings to Discuss Regional Health Security and Solidarity
“The impact of and challenges posed by COVID-19 and its variants made CARPHA realise how much ground we had to cover for this particular ever growing COVID-19 family – with the highly infectious BE.1 and BF.1 being the latest sub variants…
Member States to Remain Vigilant and Continue to Support Activities and Educate the Public to…
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated on Monday that the Member States should continue to remain on high alert for the importation of viral or other infections and monitor in-country syndromic surveillance systems for increases…
Argentina’s Import Limits Bring Fears of Looming Shortages
Raul Amil has been in the auto parts business in Argentina for more than 25 years. He has lived through numerous economic crises in a country infamous for its seemingly constant crashes. But he says that what Argentina is living through now…
Earthquake Shakes Ecuador’s Coast, Teen Killed by Power Line
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 shook Ecuador’s coast Thursday, causing one death when a teenager was electrocuted by a fallen power line, authorities said.
David Rudder, Sir Viv receive CARICOM Order
Calypso revolutionary David Michael Rudder of Trinidad & Tobago (pictured left) and former West Indies captain and batting sensation Sir Vivian Richards of Antigua and Barbuda were among four recipients of the prestigious Order of the…
Press Release From the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights
The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL), through the Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC), continues to show support for Saint Lucian creatives by obtaining a copyright licence from the Eastern Caribbean Collective…
Dr Mitchell Accepts Leader of the Opposition Position With Honour and Gratitude
11 days after losing the 23 June 2022 General Election, Dr Keith Mitchell was on Monday sworn in as the country’s Leader of the Opposition. The New National Party (NNP) which won both the 2013 and 2018 General Elections 15-null, captured 6…
Antigua Parliament Will Debate Changes to Abortion Laws
The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament will meet early next week to discuss abortion rights issues with the government hinting that the session would allow for “some altering” of the law as it relates to abortion.
GBV Workplace Policy Ratified by Regional Employers and Workers
More than 47 companies and 50 labour unions from 18 Caribbean countries have agreed to a baseline policy to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the world of work.
Income Support for 4000 Families in St Vincent Will Begin on July 1
Over three thousand (3000) ATM cards have been distributed to heads of households under the Volcano Eruption Emergency Programme.
Dominica Urges Unity Among Caricom Countries Following Commonwealth Secretary General Race
Dominica is urging Caricom members to use their upcoming summit as an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with each other, following the Commonwealth secretary-general campaign where two regional countries vied for the position.
104 Schools Benefit From Alternative Justice Programme
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says 104 schools have benefited from the alternative justice services programme through his ministry’s collaboration with the Ministry of Education in stemming violence among students.
Accused in Murder of 5 to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation
Supreme Court Justice Leighton Pusey, while declaring that Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn was quite within her rights to promptly serve notice of her intention to seek the death penalty for the man accused of murdering a…