NEW DELHI, India – The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) saluted one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world for redoubling its commitment to Haiti after this month’s deadly earthquake. Responding to an announcement by Choice Hotels International that it will not be pulling out of Haiti, CMEx Director Lelei LeLaulu... »

Bridgetown, BARBADOS -The Caribbean Film and Media Academy, and the U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, are proud to present a two-day Directing Master Class with celebrated African American film director Julie Dash, on Saturday Feb 27th and Sunday Feb 28th 2010.   The Master Class, aimed at emerging... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana - The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has been identified as one of the agencies through which an additional $5M from the Australian Government will be channeled for immediate emergency humanitarian assistance for Haiti. At a press conference on 19 January 2010, the Hon. Stephen Smith,... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General has described the Report on the situation of Caribbean Youth, submitted by the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development (CCYD), as a watershed document in the Community’s 37- year history, noting that the findings and recommendations “may turn out to... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana - A Meeting of the Bureau of Heads to discuss the situation in Haiti is likely to be held in the margins of the upcoming Heads of Government Summit on Youth in Paramaribo, Suriname. The Summit will be held 29-30 January 2010. His Excellency Edwin Carrington, Secretary-General of... »

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas’ record of achievement was a tough fight for any opponent. So says British Virgin Islands Premier the Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal in a message congratulating the St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister on securing a... »

(As reported on COGOP.org) It has been more than 48 hours since a 7.0 quake pummeled Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti, demolishing the already tenuous existence of millions in this nation that shares an island with the Dominican Republic.  The Church of God of Prophecy, its members, and ministries have not escaped... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana – Even as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the devastation in Haiti, it is continuing to ensure that all efforts are made to render assistance in the earthquake torn nation. The CARICOM Secretariat hosted a special briefing linking the regional media via video conference... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana – The danger posed by injuries and the anticipated outbreak of disease in Haiti and the Community’s capacity to respond informed the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) decision to focus mainly on health in Port au Prince, the Secretary-General His Excellency Edwin Carrington said on Friday. The Pan... »

TORONTO — RBC today announced that the RBC Blue Water Project will commit $1 million to support the efforts of ONE DROP and Oxfam to provide access to water and sanitation to the people of Haiti and rebuild small water and sanitation infrastructure in the country. “The outpouring of support by... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana - The long awaited Report of the 15-member CARICOM Commission on Youth Development (CCYD) is in. It is no longer speculation that youth in the Caribbean suffer from many social and economic challenges that invariably force them to engage in risky behaviors, which consequently impose considerable economic burden on the societies... »

CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana – Haiti Prime Minister Honourable Jean-Max Bellerive has expressed his country’s gratitude for the quick response of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the wake of the devastating earthquake of Tuesday 12 January 2010. Speaking to the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC), which was part of CARICOM’s Tactical Mission to Haiti, Mr Bellerive said... »

CARICOM Secretariat,  Guyana – A study on the situation of Caribbean youth has revealed that youth ‘risky behaviours are wreaking serious havoc on the economies of the Caribbean.’ The Study was conducted by former World Bank Economist Jad Chaaban as part of the research done by the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development (CCYD) in... »

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to advise all citizens and residents that it has fully endorsed the CARICOM Action in Response to the Haiti Earthquake. This decision is designed to ensure that the outpouring of support from Antiguans and Barbudans will make a discernable difference to the target... »