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UN Women to assist Grenada in revising child and elder care legislation and benefits
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
UN Women Photo | Ryan Brown 24 June 2025: The Cabinet of Grenada has approved UN Women-led support for the development of legislation addressing maternity leave, parental leave benefits, and other gaps related to the care of children and the...
Whither the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
by Kari Grenade, PhD, Caribbean Economist and Macroeconomic Advisor The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its related 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets were adopted with great optimism in 2015. The 17 SDGs are: SDG...
Caribbean SIDS to convene in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
High-level officials and technical experts from Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will convene in Grenada on 9 and 10 July 2025 for a critical 2-day workshop to address one of the region’s most pressing issues: strengthening water...
Farmers and Extension Officers: Grenada’s unsung heroes
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
by Grenada Food and Nutrition Council In recognition of Nutrition Week 2025, the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) turned the spotlight on a group of unsung heroes critical to the tri-island state’s food security: farmers and their...
USDA announces availability of low-interest physical loss loans for producers pffected by natural disasters
KEDM - Louisiana
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June 16, 2025
Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation,...
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre breaks ground for new headquarters in Belize
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 29, 2025
In a landmark moment for climate resilience across the region, the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) officially broke ground this week on its new state-of-the-art headquarters, to be constructed at the University of Belize’s (UB)...
Grenada signs landmark partnership with OPEC Fund for International Development
Now Grenada
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June 20, 2025
The Government of Grenada has signed a landmark 3-year Country Partnership Framework (2025–2027) with the OPEC Fund for International Development, paving the way for enhanced development cooperation and sustainable growth across key sectors of the...
Grenada to boost debt transparency with Commonwealth–IMF support
Now Grenada
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June 18, 2025
While debt often carries a negative connotation, when managed well, it allows governments to invest in projects that improve lives and build economic resilience. Against that backdrop, 33 public debt managers from 16 Caribbean countries, including...
Grenada National Museum vacancy: Administrative Officer
Now Grenada
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June 17, 2025
Position: Administrative Officer Location: St George’s, Grenada Employment Type: Full-Time Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Application deadline: 30 June 2025 About the Museum The GNM is a public cultural institution...
CAF and The Trust for the Americas support youth innovation in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 26, 2025
CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth digital training initiative in Grenada. The announcement was made during the 55th General...
CAF, The Trust for the Americas to support youth innovation in Grenada
St. Vincent Times
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June 26, 2025
Agreement signed during OAS General Assembly to create Grenada’s first Youth Innovation Center CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth...
Grenada Choc Fest’s sweet return after storm chaos
Caymanian Times
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Grenada Chocolate Fest was another successful celebration of one of the island’s most treasured crops, cocoa. Held over the last weekend in May, the festival was a total community driven event with locals and visitors alike enjoying the rich...
Grenada Karate Federation prepares for Asunción Junior Pan American Training Camp
Now Grenada
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June 16, 2025
The Grenada Karate Federation (GKF) is proud to announce the participation of 2 promising junior athletes in the upcoming Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Training Camp, scheduled to take place from 16–22 June 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay....
Geothermal Energy paramount as Nevis Forges Path to Sustainable Future
Win Media SKN
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June 25, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Global Sustainable Islands Summit, held in St. Kitts and Nevis, drew widespread praise for its focus on sustainability and international cooperation. Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley, reflecting...
OECS Commission Announces Successful Completion of Geothermal Study Tour to Guadeloupe, Further Advancing Clean Energy Drive Across Eastern Caribbean
Nevis Pages
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July 15, 2025
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark Study Tour and Technical Workshop in Guadeloupe, held from June 23 to 24, 2025, under the OECS GEOBUILD Programme. This...
GWP-C represented at PISLM’s High Level Ministerial Meeting in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 24, 2025
The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) participated in the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management’s (PISLM) 4th High Level Ministerial Meeting, held on 18 June 2025, at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. During the event,...
Tropical Weather Outlook: Monday, 23 June 2025 (2 pm)
Now Grenada
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June 23, 2025
For Tropical North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico Area Of Special Interest: 10–20°N and 40–65°W A Trough of Low Pressure: A low-pressure system located more than 600 miles east-northeast of Bermuda is producing gale-force winds....
SIDS must hold major banks, rich nations to account on climate finance pledge
Jamaica Observer
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June 22, 2025
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for water, environment, climate change and the blue and green economies, Matthew Samuda (left) greets Dr Milton Clarke, environmental specialist at...
Experts meet to strategise Caribbean climate change, health
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 22, 2025
News Paula Lindo 24 Minutes Ago Dr Maria Neira - THE Caricom region is best poised to act as a champion for making health systems climate resilient, as it is the most affected by the effects of climate change. It must use its lived experience to...
Flagship clean energy dialogue to be held in Grenada
Win Media SKN
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June 21, 2025
The Ninth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF IX) will be held in Grenada, 28-30 October 2025. CSEF is the biennial flagship regional platform for high-level clean energy dialogue. This year, it is being organised by the Caribbean Community...