CARICOM

COP28 President-Designate visits Barbados, meeting with Prime Minister and leaders of the Caribbean Community to keep focus on reforming climate finance

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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"The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.

Key Points: 
  • "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • This region knows only too well the human and economic costs of too little finance for climate adaptation and resilience."
  • Dr. Al Jaber said: "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 President-Designate visits Barbados, meeting with Prime Minister and leaders of the Caribbean Community to keep focus on reforming climate finance

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 11, 2023
Business development, 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, COP28, Global stocktake, Speech, HOPE, Foreign Affairs, Multimedia, Carbon, Paris Agreement, International trade, CARICOM, Development, Expo 2020, Climate change, Climate finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (Jamaica), Home, Economic development, Climate, Communes of Burundi, MDB, Sustainable development, Conference, CO2, Independent, Agriculture, Renewable energy, Drug, Holetown

"The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.

Key Points: 
  • "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • This region knows only too well the human and economic costs of too little finance for climate adaptation and resilience."
  • Dr. Al Jaber said: "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 President-Designate tells CARICOM heads of Government that the UAE is focused on uniting parties in a COP of Action, a COP for All, and a COP that delivers for All

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
International financial institutions, Pressure, Paris Agreement, Food, COP28, Global stocktake, Mia Mottley, ABU, Human, COP, CARICOM, Expo 2020, Risk, Global North and Global South, Conference, Solidarity, Food industry, Risk management, Renewable energy, Pharmaceutical industry, Creative industries

"We are determined to make COP28 a COP of Action and Solidarity, a COP that unites all and delivers for all."

Key Points: 
  • "We are determined to make COP28 a COP of Action and Solidarity, a COP that unites all and delivers for all."
  • "We have just seven years to cut emissions by 43 percent, live up to the Paris Agreement and keep 1.5 within reach."
  • "We need to shift gears across mitigation, loss and damage, and of course climate finance."
  • "We must fast-track a just and equitable energy transition that leaves no one behind, triple renewable energy capacity and double hydrogen production."

Caribbean CBI countries rank high once again in 2023 World Citizenship Report: CS Global Partners

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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London, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean nations with Citizenship by Investment schemes ranked in the top 30 per cent of this year’s World Citizenship Report .

Key Points: 
  • London, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean nations with Citizenship by Investment schemes ranked in the top 30 per cent of this year’s World Citizenship Report .
  • The Caribbean is considered the cradle of investment immigration due to the high concentration of countries that offer CBI programmes in the region.
  • Caribbean nations are becoming investment hubs in the global arena, offering attractions such as safety, lucrative financial diversification options and idyllic lifestyles that make them desirable places to take up second citizenship.
  • The World Citizenship Report is published by CS Global Partners, a leading investment migration advisory firm.

St Kitts and Nevis citizens can now travel easier and faster to Canada

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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The policy applies to St Kitts and Nevis nationals who have had a Canadian visa over the past ten (10) years, as well as those who have a current non-immigrant US visa.

Key Points: 
  • The policy applies to St Kitts and Nevis nationals who have had a Canadian visa over the past ten (10) years, as well as those who have a current non-immigrant US visa.
  • St Kitts and Nevis nationals who fit the above categories are required to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for which a response is usually received the same day.
  • Eligible citizens will be able to travel faster, easily, and more affordably to Canada for up to six months for either business or leisure.
  • As a CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and fellow Commonwealth, St Kitts and Nevis is an important partner for Canada.

Saint Lucia’s 2023 – 2024 GDP numbers indicate strong growth for the nation

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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“As a small nation we must be proud as many visitors continue to visit our shores, for recreation and relaxation.

Key Points: 
  • “As a small nation we must be proud as many visitors continue to visit our shores, for recreation and relaxation.
  • Saint Lucia displayed resilience after the Covid-19 pandemic and the nation will be better positioned to address existing issues that the pandemic exposed.
  • Saint Lucia’s growth rates for 2023 are the perfect opportunity for discerning investors to contribute to effective economic development through Citizenship by Investment (CIP) Saint Lucia.
  • Make Saint Lucia your second home through Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme, and open doors to newfound freedom and opportunities.

Paradise Mobile Selects Amazon Web Services as its Preferred Cloud Provider to Create Advanced IoT Innovation Environments

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Paradise Mobile is also working to bring AWS services to the island, which will provide local businesses and innovators in the IoT industry the necessary tools and infrastructure to rapidly develop, test and deploy cutting edge products and services.

Key Points: 
  • Paradise Mobile is also working to bring AWS services to the island, which will provide local businesses and innovators in the IoT industry the necessary tools and infrastructure to rapidly develop, test and deploy cutting edge products and services.
  • The new IoT environment will also provide businesses with access to a wide range of AWS services.
  • Our work with Paradise Mobile will not only help Paradise Mobile rapidly build, scale, and manage its mobile network but also offer secure solutions to accelerate innovation across Bermuda."
  • Paradise Mobile is building a next generation wireless net network in Bermuda, followed by other CARICOM markets to be announced in the near future.

Paradise Mobile Selects Amazon Web Services as its Preferred Cloud Provider to Create Advanced IoT Innovation Environments

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
CU, CARICOM, Mobile network operator, Amazon, Entrepreneurship, Paradise, MNO, G, Environment, AWS, G-Mobile, Internet of things, Mobile phone, Management

Paradise Mobile is also working to bring AWS services to the island, which will provide local businesses and innovators in the IoT industry the necessary tools and infrastructure to rapidly develop, test and deploy cutting edge products and services.

Key Points: 
  • Paradise Mobile is also working to bring AWS services to the island, which will provide local businesses and innovators in the IoT industry the necessary tools and infrastructure to rapidly develop, test and deploy cutting edge products and services.
  • The new IoT environment will also provide businesses with access to a wide range of AWS services.
  • Our work with Paradise Mobile will not only help Paradise Mobile rapidly build, scale, and manage its mobile network but also offer secure solutions to accelerate innovation across Bermuda."
  • Paradise Mobile is building a next generation wireless net network in Bermuda, followed by other CARICOM markets to be announced in the near future.

Dominica paves sustainable future for all citizens

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Roseau, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Commonwealth of Dominica is paving the way to create a sustainable future for its citizens.

Key Points: 
  • Roseau, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Commonwealth of Dominica is paving the way to create a sustainable future for its citizens.
  • Dominica has used funds received from the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme to pursue its sustainability goals.
  • The Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC) is developing the project and plans for a 10-MW capacity plant that will be located in Roseau Valley.
  • This will supply power from both the geothermal and hydropower power plants to the rest of Dominica.

Prime Minister to travel to The Bahamas to meet with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders

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Saturday, February 11, 2023
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At CARICOM, which brings together the leaders of 20 Caribbean governments, the Prime Minister will drive progress on shared priorities, including continued support for the Haitian people.

Key Points: 
  • At CARICOM, which brings together the leaders of 20 Caribbean governments, the Prime Minister will drive progress on shared priorities, including continued support for the Haitian people.
  • As CARICOM celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Prime Minister will participate in group discussions and bilateral meetings with CARICOM leaders.
  • "Canada and the Caribbean Community share strong ties between our peoples, common values, and a strong commitment to fighting climate change.
  • The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community meets twice a year at Regular and Inter-Sessional meetings, in summer and winter respectively.