Caribbean states’ contribution to Case No. 21 on IUU Fishing
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat Caribbean member States of CRFM weigh in on important international case on IUU fishing Case No. 21 explores rights and responsibilities of States in combating IUU fishing, which undermines efforts to properly develop and manage…
Wall To Wall Walcott’ for St. Lucia’s Derek
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life News Nobel laureate Derek Walcott is coming to New York. A film about his storied career is due for a premiere showcase in two weeks and on March 28 he will be front…
Culture Of Life 101 . . . “What is the abortion situation in the Caribbean?”
By BRIAN CLOWES From The Wanderer Many have an idealistic view of the islands and the people of the Caribbean, envisioning fancy alcoholic drinks and spotless beaches featuring young men and women with exotic accents lazing around under palm trees….
CONCACAF, CIES sign cooperation agreement
Cooperation to advance sports research and education in the region MIAMI — CONCACAF and the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) signed a wide-ranging cooperation agreement for mutual support in the areas of research and education. “This collaboration offers an…
Casinos could make Bermuda more ‘exciting’ says tourism minister
From Caribbean360 Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said the One Bermuda Alliance government plans to legalise gaming were a “gargantuan” step that would redefine Bermuda and help the island rebrand and reposition itself in the tourism market. HAMILTON, Bermuda, Wednesday February…
Haiti, Dominican Republic report progress following talks on Haitian migrant issue
From Caribbean360 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Dominican Republic will present new legislation to Parliament on February 27 to address the Constitutional court ruling that denies citizenship to children of Haitian migrants in the Spanish-speaking country. A joint statement issued…
Coco Reef owner John Jefferis named Caribbean Entrepreneur of the Year
From bermudawired Bermudian hotelier John Jefferis has been named by the International Caribbean World Awards as “Entrepreneur of the Year,” for his exceptional contribution to the travel and tourism industry and for his innovative and creative business skills. Along with…
Trinidad and Tobago records more than 2,500 teenage pregnancies annually
From Caribbean360 Dr. Gopeesingh, a gynaecologist with more than 27 years practice, described the situation as “frightening” saying that for every 15 new patients in the ante-natal, 10 were teenagers. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad CMC – Education Minister Dr. Tim Gopeesingh said…
Barbados expects to earn millions in foreign exchange from animation industry
Industry Minister Donville Inniss said that the Barbados Investment & Development Corporation was aggressively pursuing business in the animation industry and the Freundel Stuart government was committed to a rapid expansion of ICT based companies her BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC –…
Caribbean to benefit from IICA-Mexico funded project
From Caribbean360 IICA said that the programme, in which 10 people from each CARICOM country will take part, will focus on the areas of protected agriculture, small ruminants (sheep and goats), agrotourism, technological innovation, horticulture, and water management. SAN JOSE,…
