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CARICOM

Outcome declaration of CARICOM, International Partners and Haitian Stakeholders

The text of the following statement was released by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Haitian stakeholders, the United Nations, the Governments of Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, and the United States of America, on the announcement of a transitional governing arrangement between the Haitian stakeholders, in Kingston, Jamaica - 11 March 2024.   CARICOM convened Haitian Stakeholders and the following International Development Partners:   Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, the United Nations, and the United States of America to discuss […]

todayMarch 11, 2024

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CARICOM

CARICOM’s food security drive receives USD1.6M boost from New Zealand

The Caribbean Community’s goal to reduce food imported to the Region by 25 percent by 2025, has received a boost from the government of New Zealand to the tune of USD1.6M, targeting women and youth in agriculture. CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, and the new Plenipotentiary Representative of New Zealand to CARICOM, Her Excellency Linda Charlotte Te Puni, signed a Grant Funding Agreement for the project on Wednesday, 28 February […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

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CARICOM, USAID Partner on Cyber Resilience Strategy 2030 Project

Collaborating to build a resilient cyber future across the Caribbean The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the United States Agency for International Development launched a Cyber Resilience Strategy 2030 Project to enhance cybersecurity capacity across CARICOM States. Against a backdrop of rising cyber threats globally, the CARICOM’s Council for Trade and Economic Development, in 2019, unanimously approved the development of the Cyber Resilience Strategy 2030 Project. The Project seeks to […]

todayMarch 4, 2024

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Press Release

Wasco successfully completes major maintenance works to raw water pipeline

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) announces the successful completion of repairs to the raw water pipeline between the John Compton Dam and the Theobalds Treatment Plant in Ciceron. This is an exercise that must continue until the replacement of the entire pipeline has been completed. Despite the inherent challenges of working in wet conditions due to overnight rainfall, WASCO technicians achieved a repair turnaround time of approximately 36 […]

todayMarch 4, 2024

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Press Release

Water Interruption Update

WASCO acknowledges the inconvenience caused by recent water supply interruptions to some areas on the northern system due to essential maintenance work. Your frustration is understandable and we sincerely apologize for the extended duration of these interruptions. At present, maintenance work is being carried out at the Theobalds Treatment Plant in Ciceron. These works are responsible for the current low pressures experienced on the network and will continue for the […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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BOSL Global Investment Fund Launches Pioneering Diversified Mutual Fund in the OECS

The Bank of Saint Lucia Limited (BOSL) proudly announces the launch of the BOSL Global Investment Fund (the Fund), the first ever indigenous mutual fund, marking a milestone in the financial landscape in Saint Lucia and the wider Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). This innovative mutual fund demonstrates our unwavering dedication to empowering individuals and corporations to achieve their financial aspirations. The BOSL Global Investment Fund is a professionally managed […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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OECS

First Shipment of Recyclable Plastics Expedited under Recycle OECS Project

The first shipment of recyclable plastic waste has been dispatched under the Recycle OECS Project. The shipment out of Dominica left at the end of December 2023 for Honduras with an arrival date of January 10. This project milestone also represents a significant first for the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC), the Waste Management agency leading the implementation of the Recycle OECS Model Demonstration Project in Dominica. While the […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

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OECS

OECS, CDB and World Bank Partner to Fight Poverty

The fight against poverty is being accelerated in 2024. Poverty reduction in the context of sustainable development remains high on the agenda for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in pursuit of the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 1- The Eradication of Poverty in all its Manifestations. Following requests made from Member States as well as the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic which posed health challenges, negatively impacted […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024

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Condolence Message on passing of former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday

The Caribbean Community is deeply saddened at the passing of The Hon. Basdeo Panday, Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on 1 January 2024. The Hon Basdeo Panday held a multi-faceted career in service of his country, as politician, trade unionist and civil servant. He used his exceptional skill as a barrister to advocate passionately for workers’ rights. His belief in the value of education, and his ideologies and […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Press Release

Winners of Parade of the Bands 2023

Saint Lucia Carnival 2023 climaxed with the national parade of the bands on Monday, July 16, and Tuesday, July 18. A total of 10 bands participated in this year’s national Parade of the Bands and 12 in the J’Ouvert Parade. The results from J’Ouvert and the national Parade of the Bands for Saint Lucia Carnival 2023 are as follows: J'Ouvert J’Ouvert Band of the Year PositionBandPortrayalPoints1Back In TimeCelebrating Mother Africa4202J’Ouvert […]

todayJuly 19, 2023