June 9, 2020. Bridgetown, Barbados. Efforts are intensifying within CARICOM to get more laboratories with links to food chains accredited. This announcement came from the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ) today (June 9th), as the globe celebrates World Accreditation Day. The efforts, funded by many donor agencies […]
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Portfolio Chnages in Government as Prime Minister Delivers on promise of Quick Action to Resolve Issues at TAMCC
June 3, 2020 – Two ministerial portfolio changes have been made as Government moves swiftly to address outstanding issues at the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). A week ago, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, promised quick action to address the troubling issues discussed at a meeting with […]
Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, invites everyone to “dance in their living rooms”
On Saturday, July 11, 2020- from 1pm to 9 pm – the Spice Island Cultural Festival comes to your computer, tablet and mobile phone via Facebook and YouTube. In a message from Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Canada, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Caribbean […]
Opinion: Hidden pandemic of domestic violence alongside COVID-19
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Waking up to screams, thuds, angry shouting and the sickening sound of someone crashing into a wall, a table, a door. This is the cruel reality of many children and young people across our Commonwealth. As economies, institutions and social welfare sectors continue to buckle […]
West Indies name Test squad and list of reserves for proposed Sandals tour of England
Tuesday, 2 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) selection panel today named a fourteen (14) man Test squad and list of eleven (11) reserves for the proposed Sandals Tour of England 2020. Subject to the final approval of the UK Government, the West Indies will defend […]
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands Stimulus Package Impact of COVID-19 the Agricultural Sector
The challenges brought on by COVID-19 have forced the entire nation to endure some level of sacrifice. For some of the nation’s farmers, the State of Emergency, restricted access to their farms resulting in losses in produce. Notwithstanding this, we must appreciate that this decision was taken firstly to protect […]
The COVID-19 Era claims three men in Grenada
Dr. Neals J. Chitan During the past three months of the COVID-19 era, the island nation of Grenada has recorded three suicides, plunging scores of family members and relatives into deep anguish and heart-rending pain. As one examines these incidences, although under investigation by the Royal Grenada Police Force, some […]
Government of Grenada welcomes Dr. Neville Ying to finalize diaspora engagement policy & 5 year Action Plan
June 2, 2020. Grenada – The Government of Grenada (GoG) supported by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), welcomes the recruitment of Dr. Neville Ying to lead the finalization of the Grenada National Diaspora Engagement Policy & 5-year action plan. With this development, the GoG moves forward with its […]
Coral mapping technology to accelerate reef restoration and protection in the Commonwealth
31 May 2020: The Commonwealth Secretariat is joining forces with Vulcan Inc. to help member countries manage their ocean spaces via cutting-edge mapping technology. Commonwealth countries are responsible for more than a third of the world’s coastal ocean, and 45 percent of its coral reefs. The new tool will use satellite technology to create country-specific data and generate high-resolution […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Cleon Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association extends heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of former Jamaica women’s cricket coach, Cleon Smith. Mr. Smith had reportedly been battling a heart condition for some time, but lost that battle on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2020 in […]
CWI announces temporary salary and funding reductions from July to protect jobs and the future of the organisation
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced a temporary 50 percent reduction in salaries and cricket funding across the entire regional cricket system, effective from the start of July. This decision has been necessary in the face of debilitating economic challenges which have resulted from the impact of […]
CWI Board gives approval in principle for Test Tour of England
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Board of Directors of Cricket West Indies (CWI) met via Teleconference on Thursday, May 28. The majority of the lengthy meeting focused on discussing the initial short-term recommendations from the Financial Strategy Advisory Committee (FSAC), a special purpose committee that was put in place by CWI President Ricky Skerritt […]
CWI Begins Recruitment for new West Indies Women’s Head Coach
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has begun the recruitment process within the Caribbean to find a permanent Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s Team. Developing Women’s cricket through the region is a vital part of the CWI strategic plan, and this role remains pivotal as the […]
Opinion: Dealing with the deadly concoction of disease and disaster
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Today in India and Bangladesh, millions of people are hunkered down in shelters, many with masks on their faces – a chilling reminder of the COVID-19 outbreak that still grips the densely populated countries. Forced to flee their homes, families, some migrant workers who have […]
Commonwealth health ministers agree to share advice and solutions in coronavirus battle
20 May 2020: Commonwealth health ministers have agreed to coordinate their response in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Ministers endorsed removing fees for coronavirus tests and treatment, especially for migrants and refugees, as appropriate within national contexts, and creating a voluntary mechanism to share and distribute extra medical supplies including ventilators […]
