Environment

200 saplings of various species planted across Carriacou to foster sustainability

200 saplings of various species planted across Carriacou to foster sustainability

1st of October 2024

Moderate earthquake strikes North Atlantic near Antigua and Barbuda: No damage reported

Moderate earthquake strikes North Atlantic near Antigua and Barbuda: No damage reported

24th of September 2024

Grenada to construct sustainable 500 houses, aims to combat climate change effect 

Grenada to construct sustainable 500 houses, aims to combat climate change effect 

31st of August 2024

Edible Water Blobs: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Pollution

Edible Water Blobs: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Pollution

17th of August 2024

Antigua and Barbuda: Tropical Cyclone alert issued as Disturbance AL98 approaches Montserrat

Antigua and Barbuda: Tropical Cyclone alert issued as Disturbance AL98 approaches Montserrat

11th of August 2024

St Kitts and Nevis to host Diaspora Conference, PM Drew invites nationals for sustainable future

St Kitts and Nevis to host Diaspora Conference, PM Drew invites nationals for sustainable future

10th of August 2024

Caribbean on High Alert: August brings heat waves, humidity, and hurricane threats

Caribbean on High Alert: August brings heat waves, humidity, and hurricane threats

10th of August 2024

The Vector Control Unit will this week be back in St George with the continuation of its fogging programme, which targets mosquito breeding sites across the parish.

Fight Against Mosquitoes: St George’s Vector Control Unit Launches Aggressive Fogging Campaign

29th of July 2024

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in partnership with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), staged the Hurricane Roof Strap Expo on Friday at JAG Myers Park in Black River, St Elizabeth.

Jamaica: Building back Better, Government initiative for hurricane-resilient homes using roof straps

29th of July 2024

Minister of Health in Trinidad and Tobago, Terrence Deyalsingh, in a news conference at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital on July 25, heightened concerns for those aged six to 20 years old, who are more susceptible to dengue fever.

Trinidad and Tobago: Alarming Dengue fever surge among Youth

28th of July 2024

Jamaica: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is advising that the imposition of the toll on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 will be deferred to August 17.

Jamaica halts Highway tolls to aid acceleration of Beryl recovery

26th of July 2024

On July 16, 2024, a delegation of the Government of India paid a visit to St Vincent marking a defining moment in the long-standing relation between the two countries, announcing a grant of US $1 million towards retrofitting three key buildings.

St Vincent: India Pledged Support, granting US $1M for Agricultural Development

26th of July 2024

Jamaica: A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Central Power Point Church of God along Winter Road in Mandeville,

Jamaica: Fire engulfs Central Power Point Church in Mandeville, Community vows to Rebuild

26th of July 2024

Barbados Water Authority (BWA) advises residents and businesspersons that its Field Services Team will be in the St. Thomas parish on Friday, July 26, installing a meter at Canefield.

Barbados Water Authority announces, planned Water Outage at St Thomas

25th of July 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: The Ministry of Health reported that there has been another death from dengue fever, the fifth for this year.

Trinidad and Tobago Reports Fifth Dengue Death Amid Rising Cases

25th of July 2024

The 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM will take place from July 28 to 30, 2024, in Grenada. This is in keeping with other activities happening within Grenada as the country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence.

Grenada Hosts 47th CARICOM Summit to celebrate 50 years of Independence

25th of July 2024

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is to launch a $400,000 housing grant programme to benefit families whose homes were completely destroyed or damaged as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica Government Announces $400K Housing Grants for Hurricane Beryl Recovery

24th of July 2024

Forbes recognizes Dominica and calls it “paradise” which offers luxury with sustainability. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Forbes recognizes Dominica and calls it “paradise” which offers luxury with sustainability

23rd of July 2024

Strong continuous showers and thunderstorms are affecting South Trinidad. Flash flooding warnings are in effect for Penal, Barrackpore, San Francique, Preau, and Moruga at this time.

Trinidad: Devastation persists with Flash Floods, Homes Submerged, and Roads Impassable

17th of July 2024

Significant burst of volcanic earthquakes beneath Dominica. Beginning at around 12:45 AM, over that period, a total of 345 events were recorded.

Dominica tremors with 345 volcanic earthquakes beneath northern regions

17th of July 2024