Pre-agreed parametric triggers reached for full payout based on storm’s central pressure and path WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — Following Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica will receive a full payout of $150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage with the World Bank, backed by a catastrophe bond issued in 2024 by the World Bank (International […]
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Castries, Saint Lucia — The Office of the Prime Minister informs the public that Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre is currently out of state from the afternoon of Thursday, November 6, 2025, to the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025. Prime Minister Pierre is in the United States to engage members of the Saint […]
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joannas “Marley” Baptiste, age 71, of Zicack, Portsmouth, also known as “Teacher Marley.” He passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was a former teacher at the Vielle Case, Penville, Savanne Paille, St. John’s, and Roosevelt Douglas Primary Schools. He leaves to mourn: […]
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The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I. Thursday, November 6, 2025—A captivating and robust discussion unfolded at the launch of Professor Sir Hilary Beckles’ latest book, Cricket’s First Revolutionary: Frank Worrell’s Political War Against Colonialism in the West Indies. The event, held on October 21 at The UWI St. Augustine, was under the patronage of Pro […]
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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disasters, in hardships, and in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action— helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. The […]
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The investment can potentially provide irrigation water to 764 hectares, directly benefiting 635 agricultural families and approximately benefiting 4,000 people indirectly October 22, 2025 – Rome, Italy – A team of Caribbean ministers and high-level delegates made a compelling appeal for increased investment in food and agriculture during the FAO Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025 held in Rome, Italy from October 14 to 16. The delegation comprising of Hon. Floyd […]
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By Máximo Torero Cullen Chief Economist of FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative ad interim for Latin America and the Caribbean In a region where hunger has cast a persistent shadow for generations, from the debt crises of the 1980s through the volatility of the 1990s to the recent shock of COVID-19, an unexpected and powerful development is now emerging: Latin America and […]
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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – 2 October, 2025 – During the Caribbean Week of Agriculture held in Saint Kitts from 29 September to 3 October, 2025, regional leaders, international organizations, and financial institutions came together to stress the central role of data in building resilient food systems. The session, “Data-Driven Solutions for Food Security – Building Resilience and Leveraging Trade and Markets to Lower Food Costs for […]
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The Twentieth Session of WECAFC highlighted advances in regional coordination, science-based management and legal reform to protect marine ecosystems and strengthen food security. 09 July 2025; Montego Bay, Jamaica – The Twentieth Session of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC), the largest regional fishery body of the Latin America and the Caribbean under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), officially […]
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Scoping mission identifies climate-smart tools and practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and resilience in the local vegetable sector October 22, 2025 – Castries, Saint Lucia – The primary objective of the scoping mission, conducted from 25 to 29 August 2025, was to assess the needs and opportunities for implementing sustainable agricultural mechanization for the vegetable sector in Saint Lucia. The mission was part of the project […]
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