6 h. ago CARICOM, OIF Deepen Dialogue on Security and Stability in Haiti

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – On Friday, 14 November 2025, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnet welcomed a delegation of the Organisation of The Francophonie (OIF) to advance ongoing discussions between the organisations on support for peace and security in Haiti, in response to the ongoing multidimensional crisis. The OIF […]

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7 h. ago FINAL REMINDER: Deadline Approaches for 2nd Call for Proposals – Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, is reminding all Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that the deadline to apply for the 2nd Call for Proposals under Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme is Friday, November 21, […]

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7 h. ago It’s Not Money, We Just Need UK Help To Clean Up Mess, Says CARICOM.

Caribbean leaders say they are not demanding impossible sums from Britain but want a fair, cooperative process to repair the continuing harm of slavery and colonialism. The post It’s Not Money, We Just Need UK Help To Clean Up Mess, Says CARICOM. appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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8 h. ago Unlocking AI Potential: CARICOM and UNDP collaborate on Capacity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to demonstrate its capacity to revolutionise workflows, streamline information management, and strengthen institutional effectiveness. Yet, integrating AI seamlessly into existing systems poses some challenges. Recognising this, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted an Executive Workshop focused on harnessing the transformative potential of […]

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13 h. ago Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort Announced as Title Sponsor for the 2025 Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant

ST KITTS & NEVIS – The Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant returns home this December with renewed vibrance, sophistication and cultural pride—now powered by a major new partnership with Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort, the official title sponsor for 2025. The prestigious regional event is set for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM, hosted at […]

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30 h. ago PM urges global leaders to uphold C’bean and Latin America as a “Zone of Peace”

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, last Sunday delivered a compelling address during the plenary of the Fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union in Santa Marta, Republic of Colombia, urging leaders to uphold the Caribbean and Latin America as […] The post PM urges global leaders to uphold C’bean and Latin America as a “Zone of Peace” appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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30 h. ago A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents – part of Beijing’s trillion dollar spending spree

Celia Hatton (BBC) – Since 2018, the United States has been tightening its laws to prevent its rivals from buying into its sensitive sectors – blocking investments in everything from semiconductors to telecommunications. But the rules weren’t always so strict. In 2016, Jeff Stein, a veteran journalist covering the US intelligence community, got a tip-off: […]

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31 h. ago OECS Advances Strategic Partnerships on Climate Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth at Global Green Growth Week 2025

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has successfully concluded a strategic, high-impact mission to Global Green Growth Week (GGGW), which included participation in the 14th Session of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Assembly and the 18th Session of its Council, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 27 October to 31 October 2025. […]

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31 h. ago Blue Family vs Reggae Boyz: Caribbean Showdown for World Cup History

Curacao are one draw away from becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, facing Jamaica in a decisive match. The post Blue Family vs Reggae Boyz: Caribbean Showdown for World Cup History appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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32 h. ago CARICOM Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

In a powerful demonstration of unity and regional solidarity, CARICOM Heads of Government from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, and Guyana; CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett and leaders from the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, visited Jamaica today, 17 November to witness firsthand […]

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37 h. ago ELEVATE Congratulates Monique Johnson: Historic Graduate of the Christopher

First Cohort to Graduate Under the CWIT Name and the First to Pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) Project ELEVATE proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to Miss Monique Johnson, who has successfully graduated with a Diploma in General Cosmetology from the newly renamed Christopher-Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT), formerly the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC). Miss Johnson […]

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4 d. ago OECS SKIP Launches Regional Design Sprint to Shape the Future of Innovation

From November 10-14, 2025, the World Bank-funded Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) is hosting an Innovation Design Sprint- a focused, fast-paced, collaborative workshop designed to bring together experts to quickly conceptualise, design, prototype, and test a solution to the problem of insufficient private sector involvement in post secondary education sector. […]

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4 d. ago CARICOM and IDB partner on framework to measure poverty and vulnerability

“The challenge before us is clear: how do we measure what matters the most? How do we quantify the effects on the lives and livelihoods of our citizens so that we can respond effectively and build resilience,” CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis. (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has […]

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4 d. ago CARICOM SG welcomes CCJ’s first Strategic Plan under new presidency

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett on Friday 14 November extended best wishes to the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson and his team, as the CCJ launched of its first Strategic Plan under Justice Anderson’s Presidency. Delivering remarks […]

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4 d. ago Regional consultation reviews draft policy and model law for financial institutions

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat convened a review of proposals for a CARICOM Resolution Framework for Financial Institutions operating in the Community at the Trinidad Hilton on 11–12 November 2025. The Regional Consultation to Review the Proposals for a Draft CARICOM Policy on the Resolution of Financial Institutions and […]

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5 d. ago CARICOM Appoints Ministerial Leads for COP30 To Strengthen Regional Climate Action

Source: CNW The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has named new Ministerial Leads to represent the region at the 30th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil. The appointments aim to reinforce CARICOM’s unified stance on climate justice and resilience, backed by a regional strategy […]

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5 d. ago ECCB Governor reminds regional financial and banking professionals of customer

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The 7th Annual Conference with Licensed Financial Institutions was held on November 6, 2025, hosted by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)under the theme “From Data to Dignity”. While the focus was on topics such as financial inclusion and risk management, some emphasis was placed on the way […]

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6 d. ago Venezuela on Warpath? Maduro Reacts as Giant Carrier Enters Region.

A US aircraft carrier’s arrival in the Caribbean has sparked a major Venezuelan military mobilization and created a diplomatic crisis over the legality of recent deadly US anti-drug strikes. The post Venezuela on Warpath? Maduro Reacts as Giant Carrier Enters Region. appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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6 d. ago Grenada MSMEs Continue to Benefit from UBEC Business Development Workshops

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, continues to build the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management through a series of practical, skills-based training workshops. These workshops, held under the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, are designed to […]

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6 d. ago CARICOM and Colombia Advance Trade Negotiations in Bridgetown

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Colombia have successfully concluded the Third Round of negotiations to expand preferential market access under the Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA). The negotiations took place in Bridgetown, Barbados, from November 4–6, 2025, and were co-chaired by Ms. Tricia […]

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