Caribbean Leaders Launch Roadmap towards Regional Strategy to Retrofit Homes Against Hurricanes and Flooding

Caribbean governments have initiated cooperation to retrofit existing homes against increasingly severe hurricanes, flooding and other climate hazards. The initiative, announced recently in Trinidad and Tobago, aims to scale up housing resilience investments across more than 15 Caribbean nations. The strategy addresses critical vulnerabilities. As hurricanes, flooding, sea-level rise, and coastal erosion intensify across the region, housing, the most visible…

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UN Hosts Regional Consultation to Prevent Youth Crime and Violence in the Eastern Caribbean

Over 50 Government leaders, regional institutions, youth representatives, development partners and United Nations agencies  yesterday convened in Saint Lucia for a Sub-Regional Consultation on the Joint Programme for Prevention of Youth Crime and Violence in the Eastern Caribbean, hosted by the United Nations Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO). The one-day consultation bought together  a wide cross section of…

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ABLP Secures Supermajority in 2026 Antigua and Barbuda General Elections

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has secured a commanding mandate in the 2026 General Elections, capturing 15 of the 17 seats in the House of Representatives. The official declaration, released by the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) on April 30, 2026, confirms a fourth consecutive term for Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Election Results Breakdown The ABLP’s victory…

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Antigua and Barbuda recorded a 1.7 per cent increase in its Consumer…

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CDB Approves EU-Backed Grant to Strengthen Regional Disaster Agency

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of…

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Caribbean Coral Emergency Response Plan Moves Forward to Address Growing Reef Threats

A regional initiative led by the Coral Restoration Consortium is underway to…

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CHTA Announces Caribbean Travel Forum 2026 as Action-Oriented Working Session

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced details for the Caribbean Travel Forum…

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Anique Goodwin: Championing People-First Leadership and Inclusive Workplace Excellence [WATCH]

Anique Goodwin, a certified Human Resources and Industrial Relations professional with over…

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CARICOM, UK Bring Together Key Partners for Ocean Governance and Climate Resilience

In a significant step toward securing the ecological and economic future of…

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Warri Boards to be Commissioned for Schools Under National Cultural Heritage Initiative

One hundred and sixty-eight (168) Warri boards has been commissioned for distribution…

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Expansion of Community Extended Hours Programme and Recruitment of Medical Professionals Approved

The recruitment and placement of additional medical professionals to support the expansion…

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