ILO: Despite a lower unemployment rate in 2023, recovery of labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean is still insufficient (MEDIA)
COVID-19 pandemic, show a full recovery in their employment rates. However, these are still characterized by the persistence of gender gaps, youth unemployment, informality, and loss of purchasing power of wages, the ILO Regional Office said today when it presented…
CANARI supports civil society-led advocacy actions for climate justice in the Caribbean
Port of Spain, December 19, 2023 – The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) is very pleased to support practical advocacy actions by six civil society organisations (CSOs) and consortia to promote climate justice across the Caribbean region via small grants…
Urgent Call for the Eradication of Conversion Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean
New York, USA – December 19, 2023 – Mental health professional guilds, organizations, and associations from more than seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have come together to issue a joint media statement calling for the eradication of conversion practices…
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ILO to present Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean on 14 Dec 2023
The Labour Overview 2023 on this occasion will include data and analysis about the labour market in the region, as well as the way in which labour indicators evolved in 2023, and projections for 2024. The Labour Overview will be…
Five promoted to Professor at The UWI
he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, December 1, 2023—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has promoted five of its finest academics to the rank of Professor. The new professors are experts in the fields of Special Education,…
OECS Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Former PAHO Director Dr. Carissa Etienne
Friday, December 1, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) joins the global community in mourning the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Former Regional Director for the Americas of…
Transforming sargassum challenges Into opportunities for Caribbean success
From Marketplace Excellence Corporation TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (November 28, 2023) – The School for Field Studies (SFS) along with Marine Conservation without Borders (MCB) and Stichting Nationale Parken Bonaire (STINAPA) are implementing the project entitled “Novel Educational Tools to Foster…
Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance lays out priorities for COP28 and beyond to ensure climate justice and resilience in Caribbean small island developing states
Port of Spain, November 23, 2023 – The Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance, including over 40 civil society organisations, grassroots leaders and activists, academics, creatives, the media and other non-state actors, is calling for urgent and accelerated implementation to tackle the…
Caribshopper brings the “Spirits” of the Caribbean to the US
Caribshopper Unveils Caribbean Liquor In Time for the Holiday Season CARIBPR WIRE, Miami, FL, Tues. Nov. 21, 2023: As the primary online marketplace specializing in Caribbean products, Caribshopper is thrilled to announce the introduction of authentic Caribbean liquor to its extensive…
Caribbean push at World Travel Market London
Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO Secretary-General & CEO, was in London at WTM. The Caribbean made its presence felt at World Travel Market London last week, with destinations and entities like the Caribbean Tourism Organization engaging with travel sellers, industry professionals and the international media. Among…
