Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of…
Prince Charles laments “personal sorrow” over slavery
Prince Charles has expressed deep sorrow over slavery as he delivered a speech to Commonwealth organisation leaders in Rwanda. Speaking on 24 June at the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of…
Robust strategies needed for CARICOM to rebound from COVID-19
CARICOM Ministers with responsibility for Trade and Economic Development have emphasised the need for the Community to develop robust strategies to respond to the impact COVID-19 has had on the…
NATIONAL DAY – JAMAICA
Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 6th August 1962, following more than 300 years under British control. After the end of World War II, the decolonisation movement…
FINANCIAL BOOST FOR STORM PROTECTION IN JAMAICA
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD) priced a catastrophe bond that will provide the Government of Jamaica with financial protection of up to US $185…
LAUNCHING PARIS – A CARICOM MOMENT OF AMBITION
Several Caribbean Community Member States showcased their ambitions to further address climate change at a CARICOM ‘Moment of Ambition’ event held to mark the fifth anniversary of the adoption of…
CARICOM CONGRATULATES JAMAICA’S PM ON ELECTION VICTORY
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated Jamaica’s Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party on their victory in the General Elections of…