Non-governmental actors from Latin America and the Caribbean discussed the transformation of agrifood systems in the run-up to the 38th FAO Regional Conference

Non-governmental actors from Latin America and the Caribbean discussed the transformation of agrifood systems in the run-up to the 38th FAO Regional Conference

Representatives of the private, scientific, academic, and civil society sectors met to provide input for the debate to be held on March 11. More than 1,800 people followed the sessions online.  The Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for Latin America and the Caribbean conducted a round of consultations […]

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 Prime Minister Pierre Appoints Saint Lucia’s First Differently-Abled Government Minister

Prime Minister Pierre Appoints Saint Lucia’s First Differently-Abled Government Minister

On March 4, 2024, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre made the historic appointment of Hon. Jeremiah Norbert as Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities. The decision to create a designated ministerial desk specifically for developing policies that empower and enrich the lives of people […]

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 The OAS Recognizes International Women’s Day 2024: Empowering Women Across the Eastern Caribbean Towards Business Success

The OAS Recognizes International Women’s Day 2024: Empowering Women Across the Eastern Caribbean Towards Business Success

The Organization of American States (OAS) through its Executive Secretariat for Integral Development (SEDI) extends Congratulations to all women of the Americas in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2024. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) project is one of the initiatives that reinforces the Organization’s dedication to inspiring inclusion of women in […]

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 CARILEC Brings Regional HR, Corporate Communications & Customer Service Conference to Saint Lucia

CARILEC Brings Regional HR, Corporate Communications & Customer Service Conference to Saint Lucia

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) will host its annual regional Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and Customer Service (HRCCCS) Conference from March 18 to 20, at the Bay Gardens Hotel, Saint Lucia. Over sixty (60) experts in the fields of Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and Customer Service, from across the region will converge to […]

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 FAO calls for strengthening partnerships between Latin America and the Caribbean region and the European Union to address the fight against hunger and malnutrition

FAO calls for strengthening partnerships between Latin America and the Caribbean region and the European Union to address the fight against hunger and malnutrition

The organization, CELAC, EU institutions, Member States representatives, parliamentarians, and non-state actors got together to discuss new partnerships opportunities for food security and nutrition.   The FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels co-organized an event titled “Nourishing the Future: Strong Partnerships for Food Security and Better […]

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