GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The rapid establishment of a multi-stakeholder task force to coordinate the work of the four strategic action areas outlined in the National Suicide Prevention Plan, 2015-2020, was among recommendations taken during a meeting held to deal ...
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – A study, carried out in 15 English, Dutch and Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries, has found that there is no policy regarding the E-waste from all kinds of electronics. The Barbados-based Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), in partnership with ...
Read More »T&T Has Disturbing Problem Of Child Cruelty
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – On Wednesday, the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago said, “There is an acute and disturbing problem of child cruelty” in the country, as police continue investigations into allegations that a 14 month old ...
Read More »Science: Not Just A Western Sector; It Can Help Africa Too
Photo above: Investing in science research can help Africa meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Photo credit: Busani Bafana/IPS. By Busani Bafana IPS Africa Correspondent BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (IPS) — Small-scale farmer Augustine Sibanda has grown resilient tradition sorghum varieties passed ...
Read More »Jamaica’s Climate Change Fight Fuels Investments in Renewables
Photo above: Jamaica’s electricity generation systems and grid will require significant upgrades and expansion. Photo credit: Zadie Neufville/ IPS. By Zadie Neufville IPS Caribbean Correspondent KINGSTON, Jamaica (IPS) — By year’s end, Jamaica will add 115 mega watts (MW) ...
Read More »Jamaica Parliament Approves New Minimum Wages For Workers
In photo above Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), listens to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden, during a recent meeting. Photo credit: JIS. KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – The Jamaica parliament has approved new ...
Read More »OAS Chief Says Justice And Ethics Needed For Government-Opposition Relations In The Caribbean
WASHINGTON, DC (CMC) – The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, says, justice and ethics are essential in the relationship between governments and the opposition in the hemisphere, including the Caribbean. “Justice and ethics must ...
Read More »UAE And Guyana Explore Opportunities In Renewable Energy Sector
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Issues related to the renewable energy sector and strengthening bilateral ties were discussed, when Minister of State in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Reem Al Hashimy, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger on Monday. ...
Read More »Jamaica Commissioner Of Police Warns Cops About Sexual Harassment
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, has responded to several complaints of sexual harassment within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and has warned that those found guilty could face criminal charges or dismissal. In force orders published ...
Read More »Guyana Bar Association Calls For Commission Of Inquiry Into Botched Surveillance Operation
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – A call has been made for a Commission of Inquiry to be held into a surveillance operation carried out by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) that led to the death three persons last month. The incident ...
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