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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sub-Regional Coordinator is calling on governments across the region to increase resilience in their respective fisheries sector due to the advancing threat that global warming poses to the industry. Sub-Regional Coordinator, Dr. Renata Clarke, made the plea while addressing a four-day virtual scientific conference organised by the Caribbean Regional … Continued

In its most recent publication of the Caribbean Climate Outlooks, the Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has indicated that ocean temperatures are expected to remain significantly above average over the next three months. This ongoing situation is set to exacerbate heat stress across the Caribbean region. CariCOF’s report, covering the period from September to … Continued

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), headquartered in Barbados, has embarked on a partnership with the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) to enhance the work of broadcasters and journalists throughout the region.  Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon, President of CDB, announced this one-year agreement during the 54th annual CBU general meeting.  The collaboration seeks to elevate the skills … Continued

Regional airline carrier InterCaribbean Airways has been warned by Guyana’s government to get their act together or face possible sanctions. Guyana’s Aviation Minister Juan Edghill confirmed that government officials met with the airline company last week to address recurring concerns raised by travellers to the country relating to frequent prolonged flight delays and cancellations. He … Continued

Antiguans Keisha Schahaff and Anastatia Mayers created several historic feats on Thursday after successfully completing the first private astronaut flight by Virgin Galactic. The duo became the first mother-daughter pair to go to space, the first female astronauts from the Caribbean, and the sixth and seventh black women to go to space. Mayers also became the … Continued