FAO launches new project on ‘Building effective Public-Private Partnerships for Production and Marketing of Sustainable Agricultural Products’ in St Vincent and the Grenadines On March 7, 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour launched a project of […]

“I commend the Government of The Bahamas for taking this significant step in strengthening human rights protections through the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. This initiative reflects a commitment to accountability, transparency, and the promotion of fundamental freedoms for all. A dedicated parliamentary body focused on human rights can play a critical […]

The Caribbean Business Cruise (CBC) is back for its 5th edition, promising to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Caribbean with unique opportunities for business growth and networking. The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), through its Competitive Business Unit (CBU), is collaborating with ISANAJA Consulting to bring this innovative and effective […]

The implementation of the Recycle OECS Project has identified critical policy imperatives necessary to successfully scale up recycling efforts and chart a sustainable course for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). By focusing on legislative reform, innovative financing, and strategic public-private partnerships, the project lays a foundation for addressing the region’s plastic waste challenges. Policymakers across […]

Hosted by the Government of Peru, the World Pulses Day commemoration aims to promote the cultivation of these edible seeds, which accounted for 96 million tons worldwide in 2022.  Pulses play a key role in transforming agrifood systems by promoting sustainability, nutrition, and agricultural productivity while supporting people’s livelihoods, the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]

When students across the Caribbean received their Caribbean Examinations Council results last summer, a concerning picture emerged: only 4.9 percent of students—close to 200,000 students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams—passed five or more subjects, including Mathematics and English. Particularly alarming is the low success rate in Mathematics, with just 36 percent of students […]

Partnership advances educational and clinical training opportunities for Cayman Island health professionals. Baptist Health International (BHI), part of Baptist Health South Florida, and the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (CIHSA), a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited provider operating as a statutory authority under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, formalized their longstanding collaboration with the […]

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has recently declared a State of Emergency (SOE) to ensure the continued safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. While this measure underscores a proactive commitment to security, the enchanting island of Tobago remains as welcoming as ever, with its tourism and business activities operating […]