African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit 

African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit 

With under two months away from the much talked about African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS) to be held in London, November 21-23, 2024, ACSIS continues to gather momentum. Organised by HenleyCaribbean Sustainable Ventures, ACSIS aims to bring together key diaspora stakeholders from the African and Caribbean business communities of the United Kingdom to […]

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 Updated Death Announcement of 97 year old John Maurice Joseph also known as Teacher Maurice, Uncle Moy or Moy of Portsmouth

Updated Death Announcement of 97 year old John Maurice Joseph also known as Teacher Maurice, Uncle Moy or Moy of Portsmouth

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 97 year old John Maurice Joseph also known as Teacher Maurice, Uncle Moy or Moy of Portsmouth.  He passed away on Saturday 21st September 2024 at his residence. He was a former Primary School Principal, Lay Minister, First Secretary of the Portsmouth Cooperative Credit […]

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 Building Effective Resilience for Human Security in the Caribbean Countries – The Imperative of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in a Strengthened Agriculture (and related Agri/Fisheries Small Business) Sector (FAO Project Reference: UNJP/SLC/021/UNO)

Building Effective Resilience for Human Security in the Caribbean Countries – The Imperative of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in a Strengthened Agriculture (and related Agri/Fisheries Small Business) Sector (FAO Project Reference: UNJP/SLC/021/UNO)

Project Brief Background This project is built on the premise that there can be no improvement in human security in the Caribbean without addressing the issue of ‘lost opportunities’ and ‘foregone achievement’.  These issues result from deep gender inequality and insufficient progress in the economic empowerment of women and marginalized youth. The objective is to […]

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 CariGenetics And One BioMed Strike Partnership to Advance Genomic Testing in the Caribbean -Decentralised Approach Serves the Needs of the Caribbean Community

CariGenetics And One BioMed Strike Partnership to Advance Genomic Testing in the Caribbean -Decentralised Approach Serves the Needs of the Caribbean Community

CariGenetics and One BioMed are proud to announce their strategic partnership to bring One BioMed’s Xceler8 Platform across the Caribbean. Implementing this cutting-edge technology in the region marks a major advancement in the field of Caribbean genomic research. One BioMed’s Xceler8 Platform enables more efficient, streamlined high molecular weight (HMW) DNAextractions needed for autonomous sample […]

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 New Insolvency Act Empowers Debtors to Negotiate with Creditors

New Insolvency Act Empowers Debtors to Negotiate with Creditors

The Insolvency Bill, tabled in Parliament by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre on September 16, 2024, establishes a legal framework for Saint Lucians encountering financial difficulties to renegotiate loan payments with creditors, pause foreclosures and hold on to their investments while managing their debts. Home and property owners deserve a fair chance to protect their investments. […]

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 New Operational Manager at Kairi FM, Kimara Hurtault

New Operational Manager at Kairi FM, Kimara Hurtault

In an interview with Emonews, newly appointed Operational Manager Kimara Hurtault expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead Kairi FM, one of the radio stations in Dominica. “Basically, I am grateful for the opportunity to be at the helm and honored for the confidence placed in me,” she shared. With over 20 […]

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 Food crisis in Haiti: FAO calls for urgent funding to assist 608,000 people to prevent further starvation and suffering

Food crisis in Haiti: FAO calls for urgent funding to assist 608,000 people to prevent further starvation and suffering

FAO remains committed to delivering urgent agricultural support for the upcoming planting seasons. Port-au-Prince, Haiti – September 11, 2024. This week, Rein Paulsen, Director of FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience, along with Adoniram Sanches, FAO’s Subregional Coordinator for Mesoamerica, visited Haiti to support the incoming FAO Representative, Pierre Vauthier in bolstering international cooperation and rising […]

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 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

September 12, 2024 Castries, Saint Lucia In his 2024/25 Budget Address, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Hon. Philip J. Pierre pledged to enhance homeownership opportunities for families in Saint Lucia. On September 10, 2024, he secured Parliament’s approval for a $20 million loan guarantee from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) to the Saint Lucia […]

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