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Venezuela Earthquakes Claim Lives of Argentine Player’s Wife and Two Children
An Argentine soccer player for a Venezuelan second division team has lost his wife and two children after last week’s earthquakes, the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century.Lucas Trejo,who plays forClub Sport Marítimo La Guaira, had spent much of the last three days combing through rubble and looking for signs of his […]
Venezuela faces US$6.7 billion in economic losses from earthquakes, UNDP estimates
The earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June caused significant human suffering and loss of life, while also severely affecting livelihoods, infrastructure, and essential services. This includes a preliminary estimate of $6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to around 6% of GDP, according to a satellite-based Rapid Digital Assessment (RAPIDA) by the United Nations […]
At Least 164 Dead, Nearly 1,000 Injured After Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela
Dozens of people were killed and hundreds of others were injured as a pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in a televised address. The two quakes a 7.2 magnitude one followed just seconds later by a 7.5 struck the coast of Venezuela, knocking down buildings in Caracas, […]
Dominica Celebrates Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve Day 2026
The Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy will commemorate Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve (SSMR) Day 2026 on Thursday, June 25, 2026, under the theme: “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.” SSMR Day is a flagship activity of the Fisheries Division and has been celebrated annually since its […]
Extreme Heat Sweep Europe Causing Deaths School Closures and Record-Breaking Temperature
European heatwave shatters records Relentless, deadly heat is tightening its grip on europe with temperature records expected to not just fall but be obliterated this week. Scientists warn this extreme heat is a huge problem for Europe and a wake up call to a new reality. Europe is the planet’s fastest-warming continent, heating at around […]
Dominica Deserves Answers: Geothermal Energy Must Benefit the People
The United Progressive Party (UPP), under the leadership of Joshua Francis, recognizes the immense potential of geothermal energy as a transformative resource for Dominica. The United Progressive Party (UPP) supports the development of geothermal energy as a means of reducing electricity costs, improving energy reliability, creating jobs, and strengthening Dominica’s energy independence. However, while Dominicans […]
Statement on the passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados’ Chief Fisheries Officer By The Food And Agriculture Organization Of the United…
The team at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Barbados and the region are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados’ Chief Fisheries Officer. Since her appointment, we have worked closely with Dr. Cox as partners, as allies to enhance the fisheries sector in Barbados and the […]
UNDP Mourns the Passing of Barbados Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has expressed deep sadness at the sudden passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados’ Chief Fisheries Officer. In a statement, UNDP extended its heartfelt condolences to Dr. Cox’s family, colleagues, and the wider fisheries community, describing her as an exceptional leader and a valued partner […]
Barbados Mourns Sudden Passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox
Barbados is mourning the sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, whose death has sent shockwaves throughout the island and the wider Caribbean fisheries community. Reports indicate that Dr. Cox collapsed while presenting an award at a fishing event in Weston, St. James, on Friday. Emergency efforts were made to revive her at […]
Statement on the Passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Chief Fisheries Officer of Barbados, by the Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional…
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we learned of the sudden passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Chief Fisheries Officer of Barbados. On behalf of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Secretariat, we extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the entire fishing community of Barbados during […]
UWI Professor Plays Key Role in Groundbreaking UN Ocean Assessment
UWI Professor Plays Key Role in Groundbreaking UN Ocean Assessment The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, June 12, 2026—The University of the West Indies’ (The UWI) Professor Donovan Campbell, a top climate and sustainability expert, played a key role in the United Nations’ Third World Ocean Assessment (WOA III), a major global review of […]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Marks Completion of Soil Health Project for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The closing ceremony for the ADOPT Caribbean – Soil Health for Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project was held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Agricultural Biotechnology Centre in Orange Hill, marking a significant milestone in advancing climate-smart agriculture and sustainable soil management in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The project was implemented through a collaborative partnership involving […]
PRIME MINISTER PIERRE CONVENES NEMAC TO REVIEW HURRICANE SEASON READINESS
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, in his capacity as Minister responsible for Disaster Management and Chair of the National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC), convened a meeting of NEMAC at the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) Headquarters on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to review Saint Lucia’s state of readiness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane […]
Business Training Center Launches Junior Climate Resilience Champions Program With Support From CCRIF SPC
Business Training Center (BTC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Junior Climate Resilience Champions Program, a summer initiative designed to build climate awareness, disaster preparedness, and environmental stewardship among young Dominicans. The program is funded through a US$22,000 grant from CCRIF SPC under its Small Grants Programme. The program targets approximately 125 children […]
Dominica Strengthens Climate Resilience Efforts at Regional Climate Finance Workshop
Dominica was represented at the regional workshop, “Prosperity on Our Terms: A Caribbean Agenda for Climate Finance Access and Loss and Damage,” held in Barbados from May 28–29, 2026. Representing the country were Daniel Pemberton, Lisana Dyer, and Liam Sebastien, who joined delegates from across the Caribbean in discussions aimed at improving access to climate finance […]
Dominica Participates in UN Climate Negotiations in Bonn, Germany
The Commonwealth of Dominica is actively participating in the Sixty-Fourth Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), being held in Bonn, Germany, from June 3 to 20, 2026. Representing Dominica at the international climate negotiations are Mr. Edgar Hunter, Senior Technical Advisor and UNFCCC National Focal Point, […]
“REIMAGINE: Beyond the World We Know, A New Relationship with Our Ocean”
The Fisheries Division within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy joins the international community in observing World Ocean Day 2026 under the theme, “REIMAGINE: Beyond the World We Know, A New Relationship with Our Ocean.” This year’s theme serves as a powerful call to action, encouraging individuals, communities, industries, and governments to […]
Dominica Launches EC$70 Million Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities
Dominica Launches EC$70 Million Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities The Government of Dominica, in partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), has launched the Dominica Community Resilience Enhancement Project (DOMCREP), a major climate resilience initiative valued at approximately EC$70 million (US$26 million). Funded primarily by the Green Climate Fund with […]
Is the Caribbean Paying for a Climate Crisis it Didn’t Create?
The radio cuts to a special bulletin. The meteorological service is giving an update and before the weather man even finishes the sentence, your mother is already counting tins in the pantry. Canned tuna. Milk. Crackers. Your sibling is filling every pot and bucket in the house with water. Grandma is checking the kerosene lamp […]
The Watchman Has Walked Off the Wall What Hurricanes Cost A Small Island And Why Climate Denial In Wahington Is A Sentence Passed On Us By…
It is June, and the 2026 hurricane season has arrived, as it has for centuries. As a boy in St. Vincent & The Grenadines, I learned the season through a nursery rhyme: June too soon, July standby, August a must, September remember, October not yet over. But the season did not arrive on a calendar. It arrived […]
Canada-funded STAR-Fish ramps up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries
(CRFM—Amid rising energy costs and growing climate pressures affecting Caribbean Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is ramping up clean energy interventions under the CAD4.324 million STAR-Fish Project: “Sustainable Technologies for Adaptation and Resilience in Fisheries.” Implementation activities across participating countries—Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, […]
CRFM Ministerial Council addresses fisheries, aquaculture, and blue economy priorities at 20th Regular Meeting
The Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), a regional inter-governmental body of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), convened its Twentieth (20th) Regular Meeting today. The Council, comprised of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Blue Economy Ministers from the Caribbean, deliberated via teleconference on key issues confronting the sector. These include bolstering aquaculture development, improving food […]