AICESIS – The Digital Revolution and its Impact on the Future
On March 7 and 8, 2019, the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) will hold its annual board meeting in Willemstad, Curaçao (Dutch Caribbean), which will be followed by an open workshop for all members. This international event will take place in the Renaissance Curaçao...
Newsline Business (February 20)
Jamaica’s Central Government debt increased by $2.3 million between March the December last year. The Fiscal Policy Paper tabled in parliament recently says this increase was due to a rise in external debt stock, caused by the depreciation of the Jamaican dollar. Meanwhile Jamaica’s entertainment sector contributed 71 billion dollars...
Newsline Health (February 18)
A new report from the Pan American Health Organisation says non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death in the Americas. *** The Bahamas has launched a campaign to protect its citizens against Dengue Fever. *** As mental health illness gains more recognition around the region, Guyana’s Department of Health...
Newsline Business (February 13)
The Canadian Market registered the strongest performance in regional tourism in 2018. The Caribbean Tourism Organsation says it recorded 3.9 million visitors from Canada. Acting Director of Research, Ryan Skeete says this was due mainly to the country’s strong economic performance and increased seat capacity to the region. *** Now...
Newsline Health (February 11)
Reproductive health specialists in Belize are reporting progress in their efforts to reduce the cases of cervical cancer. This is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting women across the Caribbean. For the past 15 years the Belize Family Life Association has been offering an advanced screening for...
Celebrating 50 Years of Meteorology
A special feature with Tyrone Sutherland, Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation, and hosted by veteran journalist Peter Richards.
Coalition Corner S1E05
In the financial episode of this Season of Coalition Corner we zoom in on Financing the Response. As Global Funding dwindles, stakeholders in the regional HIV response need to find other ways to fund their efforts. In this episode the issue is discussed in a frank manner which looks at...
Coalition Corner S1E04
Episode 4 of Coalition Corner takes a critical look at how stigma and discrimination can hamper the access to care for individuals from key populations. There’s also a frank conversation about government’s responsibility to protect every citizen and ensure that individuals’ rights are not trampled upon. Watch on Sunday at...
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