Tag Archives: caribbean

CARICOM to send humanitarian supplies to Cuba

GEORGETOWN, Guyana,  Mar 24, CMC – The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  Secretariat Tuesday announced that regional governments are preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba, which has been rocked by repeated and extensive blackouts as the United States has sought to cut off the supply of oil to the country. Washington has also maintained its […]

Technical cooperation centre important to strengthening region’s capacity for biodiversity conservation

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 24, CMC –  A senior official of the Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat says a regional biodiversity technical and scientific cooperation centre as a strategic investment in the Caribbean region’s future. “Through cooperation, shared capacity, and inclusive partnerships, we can ensure that Caribbean development proceeds in harmony with the protection of our […]

Brantley: Delays at the Federal Level may derail Destiny

By Vernan George | St. Kitts-Nevis Observer   Charlestown, Nevis — Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, has warned that the proposed Destiny development project could be jeopardized if a decision is not urgently taken at the federal level, even as Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has defended the government’s cautious and constitutional approach to the matter. […]

Saint Lucia: NCPC Celebrates Success Of Enhancing Business Productivity Training Programme

The initiative, which concluded with its 12th cohort, brought together Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for intensive two-day sessions  The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) is reporting strong outcomes following the successful completion of its Enhancing Business Productivity (EBP) Training Programme, delivered in collaboration with the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project. The initiative, which concluded with its 12th cohort, […]

United States: Kentucky Gov. Beshear: Toyota Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Operations in Georgetown With Announcement of $800 Million Investment in Kentucky

Frankfort,  Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) to celebrate 40 years of manufacturing in the commonwealth by announcing an $800 million investment to prepare the plant for its second battery electric vehicle. In addition to the investment, Toyota will donate a combined total of […]

United States: Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Protect Kentuckians From Severe Weather

Frankfort, Ky.  – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 11 into law, establishing a residential safe room rebate program and fund to protect eligible Kentuckians from severe weather. “Kentucky has faced 15 federally declared weather disasters in just six years and I am committed to doing everything possible to help protect our families from future weather events,” […]

United States: Texas Governor Abbott Announces $5 Million In Grants For Psychiatry Fellowships To Advance Mental Healthcare Education Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5 million in state grants for the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program, expanding support for mental healthcare across Texas. “Texas remains steadfast in increasing access to mental healthcare across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants will create opportunities for our renowned higher education institutions to develop the next generation of […]