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10 Facts about the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
In honour of the 39th Anniversary of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and the 10th Anniversary of the Eastern Caribbean Economic Union, here are ten (10) facts about the Organisation:
Grenada Lifeguards Hires Its First Female Lifeguard
In early June, Mia Benjamin became the first female lifeguard to work for Grenada Lifeguards. With 15 male lifeguards on their lifeguard staff, they were pleased to announce this recent hire.
Championing Resilient Oceans For Prosperity : GEF-World Bank/OECS Caribbean Regional Oceanscape…
Monday, June 8, 2020 (OECS): The world’s ocean offers great potential for economic growth and development, improved livelihoods and jobs, and closing the gap on poverty and unemployment rates. Of note is the peculiar circumstance of small…
St. Kitts-Nevis Elections results reflect will of the people: CARICOM Observers
The CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the 5 June 2020 General Elections in St. Kitts and Nevis has concluded that the results of the elections reflect the will of the people.
Statement by the Chairman of the Caribbean Community the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister…
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) congratulates the Honourable Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis and his Team Unity on the resounding victory in the general elections on 5 June 2020.
Pan-Africanists strike out in Martinique
On the afternoon of Friday, May 22, members of the Pan-Africanist group Ligue de Défense Noire Africaine (LDNA/Black African Defense League) tore down and destroyed two famous statues on the island of Martinique.
Saint Lucia considering phased reopening of Grade Six and Form Five classes
The Department of Education, Innovation and Gender Relations is considering the return of Grade Six and Form Five students during this academic year 2019/2020, based on the advice of the Ministry of Health.
55 Dorian victims laid to rest
The remains of 55 Hurricane Dorian victims will be buried during a remembrance service on Abaco today, May 22, 2020
Digicel ‘Business As Usual’ Despite Bankruptcy Filing
“A Digicel Group Ltd. unit filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy to implement a previously disclosed restructuring plan filed in Bermuda to trim the telecom company’s $7 billion debt load,” Bloomberg Law reports.
Iran warns US against disrupting fuel shipments to Venezuela
Iran's foreign minister on Sunday warned the United States against deploying its navy in the Caribbean to disrupt Iranian fuel shipments to Venezuela.
Saint Lucia Mulling Declaration of Water Emergency
The cabinet of Saint Lucia is considering a proposal to declare a water emergency, it has been announced.
Jamaica Surpasses 500 COVID-19 Cases; 90 Recover
The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that the country has recorded four new cases since yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 502.
Congressman accuses US of meddling in Guyana’s elections
A high-ranking United States Democratic Congressman has accused the US State Department officials of interfering in the elections to benefit Guyana’s main opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).
CXC Regional Examinations to be held in July 2020
CSEC, CAPE and CCSLC students will be sitting their examinations in July this year. That was the decision coming out of the First Emergency Virtual Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Education on Friday.
Biggest threat to Brazil coronavirus response? President Bolsonaro, says The Lancet
The biggest threat to Brazil’s ability to successfully combat the spread of the coronavirus and tackle the unfolding public health crisis is the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to British medical journal The Lancet.