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Grenada to Host 2nd EU-Caribbean Global Gateway…

Joint Press Release - European Union and the OECS The 2nd EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum is scheduled to take place on October 1-2, 2024, at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. The…

Boosting Biodiversity in St. Kitts & Nevis:…

OECS Media Release A specialised training workshop to enhance capacity in managing and conserving marine and coastal biodiversity was successfully conducted in St. Kitts and Nevis from August 19-23.…

St. Kitts Signs Glasgow Declaration on Climate…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – This week, the Caribbean island of St. Kitts signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, reaffirming the destination’s commitment to sustainable and…

Small Island States Hail ‘Historic’…

Courtesy France24 Issued on May 21, 2024 - The UN maritime court on Tuesday ruled in favour of nine small island states that brought a case to seek increased protection of the world’s oceans from…

St Kitts And Nevis Baking in The Heat

Source : Loop A heat wave advisory has been issued in St Kitts and Nevis due to soaring temperatures over the past two days. The St Kitts Meteorological Services on Monday confirmed that the…

Caribbean to Brace for Record Heat Season

Source : CNW The Caribbean is currently experiencing an unusually warm period, and it seems this trend is set to continue, possibly until October. Near-record temperatures, particularly high in August…

The OECS Celebrates International Day of Forests…

OECS Media Release The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Forests, 2024. This year’s theme, "Celebrating Forests and…

St. Kitts and Nevis Delegation Champions…

[St. Kitts and Nevis  – The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is set to convene from February 26 to March 1, 2024, at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)…

Region Urged to Brace for Much Warmer Than Usual…

Source: Loop Caribbean The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), is forecasting a waning El Niño event in the Pacific and near-record warm Tropical North Atlantic temperatures for…

The Ashley Lashley Foundation Launches Call for…

Barbados, - The Ashley Lashley Foundation proudly launches the application process for the 2024 HEY Campaign Ambassadorship Programme and Regional Focal Points (RFPs), signaling an exciting new phase…

OECS Reemphasises Commitments to the Glasgow…

OECS Media Release The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission’s participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) or the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28)…

St. Kitts And Nevis’ Strong Presence at COP28…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – As a small island developing state and as a country that is being adversely impacted by the effects of climate change, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew…

At COP28, Sticking Points Remain, As Talks Near…

Dubai (AP) Negotiators have been urged to narrow down their options so they can agree on how to save Earth from disastrous levels of warming and help vulnerable societies adapt to weather extremes as…