Caribbean Export and the European Union launch the Regional Private Sector Development Programme III
In a significant move to fortify the Caribbean private sector, the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and the European Union (EU) have formalized their commitment with the signing of a new agreement, heralding the launch of the Regional Private…
European agricultural machinery remains a driver of innovation and growth for global agriculture
DLG e.V. VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association (VDMA). Hanover, November 13, 2023 – When it comes to innovation and growth in global agriculture, there is no way around European agricultural machinery manufacturers. “Digital networking and climate-friendly drive concepts form the foundation…
Coastal Lagoon Education Launch
Cayman: Coastal Lagoon Education Launch We are pleased to announce that the Mangrove Education Project (MEP) launched its new Coastal Education Guide and Programme (CEG) at its first Cayman teachers’ workshop on 27 March. The project is funded by the…
European Union dialogue on advancing the Green Deal Partnership for the Region
From Danny Moonie Communications / Knowledge Management Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States March 15, 2023 — On March 2, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) met with the Delegation of the European Union to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States,…
The role of women-owned businesses in developing countries
There can be no question that the COVID pandemic has wrought havoc on economies across the globe, with the world’s least developed economies bearing the brunt of the misery. For women in developing countries, though, the economic devastation borne of…
VDMA: “Uniform cybersecurity requirements are the only right way forward”
European industry is increasingly affected by cyber-attacks, almost all of which are due to vulnerabilities in information technology. Production downtimes are regularly the result. It is therefore right that the European Commission is now introducing mandatory and uniform requirements for…
IOC President Thomas Bach extends the hand of the Olympic Movement to the European Union, to work further together
22 Jun 2022 – In these times of crisis, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will promote peace and solidarity more than ever. Addressing the participants of the European Evening of Sport in Brussels, Belgium, IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Our mission is…
Machinery exports up slightly in value terms in first half of year
Exports in the machinery and plant engineering sector rose by a nominal 2.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year. Against the background of the geopolitical and global economic situation, the machinery and plant engineering sector got off…
The UWI Open Campus and UNESCO launch training for 300 young Caribbean creatives
Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Friday, May 27, 2022 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus and UNESCO have launched the Phase 2 of their collaboration agreement to offer online cultural training in the framework…
Cayman: Adapting to Covid-19
From CCMI Urgent technical assistance to support CCMI’s capacity to be aregional leader in protecting marine biodiversity and improving resilience This project is funded by the European Union. CCMI operates a remote marine field station, where we host year-round residential…