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 […]
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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 […]
GLOBAL PANDEMIC UNDERSCORES MEASUREMENT ACCURACY IMPORTANCE ON WORLD METROLOGY DAY
May 20, 2020, Bridgetown, BARBADOS – Regional metrologists (measurement experts), as well as their international counterparts, are today celebrating World Metrology Day (May 20th) by recognising the increasing importance their work will have to play in the current climate and the future economic recovery. The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards […]
CCJ ACADEMY FOR LAW PRESENTS ITS FIRST WEBINAR SERIES
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law is pleased to announce that, in partnership with the General Legal Council of Jamaica, it will convert its 6th Biennial Conference, originally scheduled for December 2020, into three online conferences. The CCJ Academy is also collaborating with UWI […]
SAINT LUCIA ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR REOPENING OF TOURISM SECTOR ON JUNE 4
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector in a responsible fashion, beginning June 4, 2020. The strategy, which was unveiled by Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee, protects nationals and visitors from the threat of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) through advance testing; daily […]
Statement from CWI Ricky Skerritt on the 2019 CWI Business Situation Assessment and Financial Review
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Upon assuming office in April 2019, just over a year ago; in keeping with our theme of “Cricket First”, and promises of governance reform and financial transparency, the new CWI President and Vice President (with the support of the Directors of CWI) immediately undertook the process […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General urges breaking the silence on International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
May 17, 2020: International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia takes place on 17 May. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking the Silence’, which seeks to highlight the voices of the most vulnerable and marginalised in society while embracing our individual identities. The following is a statement from the Commonwealth Secretary-General […]
CCJ CALLS FOR SENTENCING GUIDELINES IN CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCE CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) allowed the appeal and thus reduced the sentence in the child sexual offence case of Linton Pompey v The Director of Public Prosecutions [2020] CCJ 7 (AJ) GY. The Court, which consisted of […]
