TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military labored into Monday to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The toll passed 1,100 dead and […]
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An enlightening panel discussion, “Conversations on Migration in the Caribbean – Engaging the Private Sector” is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 11 October 2023, in a virtual format. The event will be moderated by Stephanie Dei, Head of Private Sector Partnerships at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It will feature three distinguished panelists representing […]
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I am aware of recent media reports about the possibility of the Russian Federation revoking its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The Russian Federation has consistently reaffirmed its strong support of the CTBT since its very inception, helping to negotiate the Treaty in the Conference on Disarmament, signing the day it opened for signature on […]
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In a riveting display of T20 cricket, Australia’s women emerged triumphant in the 3rd T20 international against the West Indies, clinching the series 2-1 with a commendable 47-run win. The star of the show was, undeniably, Hayley Matthews. Matthews continued her scintillating form, bagging her record 8th consecutive player of the match title and ultimately […]
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, extends his warmest congratulations to the triumphant champions of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, following an exhilarating tournament and final held in Guyana on Sunday night. The CPL is a celebration of talent, sportsmanship, and the unifying power of cricket within our region. […]
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22 September 2023 – Bridgetown, Barbados – Caribbean farmers may soon have additional export opportunities for their produce as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) facilitates a market assessment mission in the international market centers of London, England, and Miami in the United States. At a recent Dasheen workshop in Saint Vincent and […]
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Alliance of Small Island States and UAE COP28 Presidency prepare for decisive outcomes at COP28, particularly on finance and adaptation, for Small Island Developing States At the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Samoa and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, and COP28 President-Designate, Dr Sultan […]
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Caribbean guidelines for the education sector to prevent and respond to Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Violence against Children (VAC) have been validated during a two-day workshop held 20-21 September 2023 at the Brix by Autograph Collection, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The Education Standards were developed under Pillar 3 (Prevention) of the European Union-United […]
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UN Secretary General says, “Developed countries must deliver” on finance for SIDS, in address at island leaders’ meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level week climaxed for leaders of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Leaders Meeting. Leaders from […]
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In Kingston, the FAO Regional Representative participated in a meeting with the Ministers of Agriculture of Jamaica, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. September 20, 2023. Kingston, Jamaica – The Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mario Lubetkin, […]
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