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Published on Oct 7, 2019

Raja Mandala: Vanilla in the neighbourhood

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu As Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu heads to the Comoros and other destinations in Africa this week, Delhi might want to add another geography for its diplomatic lexicon — the Vanilla Islands. As India devotes greater attention …

Source: Indian Express
Published on Nov 15, 2018

CARICOM records concerns about pace of SIDS’ development in Samoa meeting

Photo Caption: ‘Family Photo’ of delegates at the Inter-Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Midterm Review of the SAMOA Pathway which was held in Apia, Samoa from 30 October – 1 November 2018. (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana …

Source: Dominica News Online
Published on May 9, 2017

Why Is Grenada Similar to and Different from the Seychelles or Other Small Economies?

A dreamy holiday destination for sun lovers and beach goers, Grenada, also called the 'Spice Island,' is home to over 100,000 people. With an ocean area 80 times larger than its land space, a rich and pristine coastline and colorful coral reefs …

Source: 4-traders
Published on Jan 18, 2017

How Africa can perform better in the new round of UN development goals

Regional economic communities have become a conduit for South'South cooperation in science, technology and innovation, according to the UNESCO Science Report: towards 2030. Many of these economic communities have taken inspiration from the European …

Source: Africa Leader
Published on Oct 6, 2017

Delegates Urge Transparency, Flexibility in Assessing 2018‑2019 Programme Budget, Management Reforms, as Fifth Committee ...

The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) opened a new session today with members calling for transparency and flexibility in tackling the United Nations proposed programme budget for the biennium 2018‑2019, as well as the Secretary‑General's …

Source: 4-traders
Published on Oct 6, 2017

UN United Nations : Delegates Urge Transparency, Flexibility in Assessing 2018‑2019 Programme Budget, Management ...

The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) opened a new session today with members calling for transparency and flexibility in tackling the United Nations proposed programme budget for the biennium 2018‑2019, as well as the Secretary‑General's …

Source: 4-traders
Published on Jul 30, 2018

Statement by H.E President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Occasion of the Post-10th BRICS Summit Media briefing, 27 July 2018, ...

Statement by H.E President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Occasion of the Post-10th BRICS Summit Media briefing, 27 July 2018, Sandton, Johannesburg : We have just completed a successful 10th BRICS Summit that was held from 25 to 27 July 2018 in Sandton, South …

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Published on Sep 25, 2017

COMMENTARY: Barbuda – Hurricane Irma – Aftermath

by: RAWLSTON POMPEY The chain of islands comprising ‘CARICOM and OECS,’ is not only geographically and historically linked, but also culturally, economically and politically bonded. The combined population is estimated to be ‘600, 000 people. For reasons …

Source: Antigua Chronicle
Published on Nov 17, 2019

Pacific States to meet in Fiji

Sunday, 17 November 2019, 1:17 pm Press Release: UNHCHR Pacific States to meet in Fiji to help boost participation of Small Island Developing States with the United Nations’ premier human rights body GENEVA/NADI (15 November 2019) -- From 19 to 21 …

Source: Scoop
Published on Oct 26, 2019

World: Première Commission : les délégations réclament un meilleur contrôle des armes classiques, et notamment des armes ...

AG/DSI/3635 ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE PREMIÈRE COMMISSION SOIXANTE-QUATORZIÈME SESSION, 16E SÉANCE – MATIN La réglementation du commerce des armes et la régulation de leur prolifération illicite doivent être une priorité absolue de la communauté …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 25, 2019

World: States Call for Enhanced Arms Control Strategies to Regulate ‘Killer Robots’, Stem Rising Tide of Illegal Weapons,...

GA/DIS/3635 GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION, 16TH MEETING (AM) Calling for more control of the flow of small arms and light weapons and enhanced regulations on autonomous weapons systems, delegates highlighted the damage …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 20, 2019

Non-Partisan Peace March Marks Dominica’s Support for International Peace Law

Hundreds of Children Cry out for Peace WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, September 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two years after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, more than 1500 young people braved the Dominican heat to demonstrate their …

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Published on Sep 16, 2019

Former Prime Ministers Tillman and Hines Join new Caribbean Peace Coalition

Agreement Marks Grenada’s Support for International Peace law, DPCW WASHINGTON D.C, USA AND GRENADA, September 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peace diplomats from the Washington D.C. branch of Heavenly Culture and World Peace (HWPL), in …

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Published on Jul 19, 2019

World: Success of 2030 Agenda for Post-Conflict Countries Largely Uneven, Speakers Tell Economic and Social Council, as ...

ECOSOC/7009 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL 2019 SESSION, 34TH & 35TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) Civil Society Groups Call for Immediate Action to Bolster Progress on Economic, Social, Environmental Fronts Success of the Sustainable Development Goals for …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jul 18, 2019

World: Accelerating progress on Food Security and Nutrition in Small Island Developing States

Brussels 17 July 2019/ACP: _Presentation by _Dr. Patrick Gomes Secretary General of the ACP Group of States at the FAO High Level side-event on “Accelerating Progress on the SDGs through the Implementation of the Global Action Programme (GAP) on Food …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jul 1, 2019

World: Human Rights Council holds panel discussion on women’s rights and climate change: climate action, good practices ...

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON 28 June 2019 The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a panel discussion women’s rights and climate change: climate action, good practices and lessons learned. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human …

Source: Relief Web
Published on May 25, 2019

Heads of state start arriving for the Presidential inauguration

Heads of state, former heads of state and heads of international and regional organisation have started arriving for President-elect, Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Among those attending is Zimbabwean President …

Source: News
Published on May 23, 2019

Guyana among 116 countries at UN calling for Britain to give up control over Chagos Islands

The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly demanded yesterday that Britain give up control over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean within six months, dealing a diplomatic blow to Britain and the United States. Britain, which has overseen the …

Source: Stabroek News
Published on Mar 27, 2019

FCO On Sovereignty, Economy, SSM & More

S.Atlantic : FCO On Sovereignty, Economy, SSM & More Submitted by SARTMA.com (Juanita Brock) 19.10.2018 (Article Archived on 14.12.2018) The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office [FCO] submitted written evidence for the British Parliament’s Foreign …

Source: The Islander

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Published on November 8, 2019 - 08:37 GMT

Power Market in CARICOM and Associated Countries - Installed Capacity, Capacity Mix, Renewable Roadmap, Electricity ...

New York, Nov. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Power Market in CARICOM and Associated Countries - Installed Capacity, Capacity Mix, Renewable Roadmap, Electricity Tariffs and Future Outlook to 2030…

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

FAO’s José Graziano da Silva at CELAC-EU Summit: "No sustainable development while there is hunger"

FAO Director-General, José Graziano da Silva.26 January 2013, Santiago de Chile - "There can be no sustainable development in the world while millions of people go hungry," FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said today, referring to the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 6, 2019 - 13:18 GMT

Opening Remarks by Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang at the 2019 Caribbean Forum

November 6, 2019 The Most Honorable Prime Minister Mia Mottley Prime Ministers, Ministers and Central Bank Governors Representatives of International Organizations Public and Private Sector Participants Friends and Colleagues: &nbsp Good morning. …

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Published on September 20, 2019 - 15:34 GMT

Non-Partisan Peace March Marks Dominica’s Support for International Peace Law

Hundreds of Children Cry out for Peace WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, September 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two years after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, more than 1500 young people braved the Dominican heat to demonstrate their …

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Published on September 16, 2019 - 19:25 GMT

Former Prime Ministers Tillman and Hines Join new Caribbean Peace Coalition

Agreement Marks Grenada’s Support for International Peace law, DPCW WASHINGTON D.C, USA AND GRENADA, September 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peace diplomats from the Washington D.C. branch of Heavenly Culture and World Peace (HWPL), in …

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Published on July 12, 2019 - 18:59 GMT

New Coalition Aims to Promote Peace in the Caribbean

Caribbean countries join HWPL to advocate for comprehensive peace legislation WASHINGTON, D.C, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 25 Caribbean ambassadors and heads of states, including former Prime Minister of Belize …

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Published on June 17, 2019 - 18:03 GMT

Guyana: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2019 Article IV Mission

June 17, 2019 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under …

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Published on May 30, 2019 - 09:29 GMT

New commitments galvanized in support of Every Woman Every Child to help advance the UHC agenda

In the margins of the 74th United Nations General Assembly, Every Woman Every Child hosted a high-level event and reception - Delivering Together for the Health and Well-being of Women, Children and Adolescents to Advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in …

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Published on December 5, 2019 - 13:00 GMT

Vietjet Air becomes latest airline to enhance aviation safety management with Ideagen

Software firm Ideagen will help the Vietnamese airline implement its Coruson software Ideagen Plc (LSE:AIM:IDEA) NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s international new-age …

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Published on December 5, 2019 - 11:44 GMT

German Assault on British Workers Jobs

British Workers To Loose Their Jobs Just Before Christmas COVENTRY, UNITED KINGDOM, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent announcement that energy giant NPOWER is undergoing a major restructure will not be lost on the already …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on December 5, 2019 - 10:34 GMT

Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast 2020 to Discuss Key Topics Driving the Industry

SMi Reports: Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast 2020 will highlight regulations, digital technology, innovative design and delivery systems, and more. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the …

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Published on December 5, 2019 - 09:00 GMT

Internet of Medical Things - the Latest Developments

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With IoT, eHealth, medical devices and technology revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry, SMi are pleased to announce that the inaugural Disruptive Technologies in Pharma …

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Published on December 5, 2019 - 05:53 GMT

IADA Expands Dealer, Broker Ranks

Now a Larger, More Powerful Organization USA, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its fall meeting in Las Vegas, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has grown by three new pre-owned aircraft dealers and boosted its …

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Published on December 5, 2019 - 02:00 GMT

Launch of True Literacy Will Bring Research-Based Best Practices to Educators and Parents Across India

TrueLiteracy.in and flagship Dyslexia Training Program will help educators and parents address needs of students with dyslexia and other learning differences DELHI, INDIA, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Literacy, the leading …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 21:31 GMT

State Senator Simcha Felder Visits Shema Kolainu

State Senator Felder paid a visit to Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices (SKHOV) for a tour while he learnt about the current programs and initiatives at SKHOV. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shema Kolainu – Hear Our …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 20:48 GMT

CITIZENS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS’ EXPOSES CONCERN ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

After new abuses at the infamous St. Elizabeth's Mental Hospital, citizens air concerns about violations of children’s rights in the mental health system. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In observance of the 30th …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 14:19 GMT

Exclusive platform updates on the ASCOD, AJAX, Challenger 2, Warrior IFV, PATRIA AMV, & BATCIS at FAVSA 2020

SMi Reports: Senior experts to present exclusive communication and systems updates at the Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Conference in London, next April LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group’s 5th Annual …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 10:55 GMT

Interview Released Stefan Przyborski, Chairman for SMi’s 3D Cell Culture Conference 2020

SMi Reports: Co-chair interview released for SMi’s 4th Annual 3D Cell Culture 2020 taking place in London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With SMi Group’s 3D Cell Culture returning for its 4th year on the 19th and …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 16:21 GMT

Mozambique: Armed Violence Exacerbates Suffering in Cyclone Aftermath

Download logo Armed violence in Mozambique’s northernmost province Cabo Delgado is forcing scores of people from their homes, destroying villages and health centres, and making it difficult for families to recover from Cyclone Kenneth, which hit the area …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 22:01 GMT

ITIAH Angels For Learning Launches with a Mission to Transform Lives

Beauty & Cosmetic Professionals to Lead New Non-Profits Beauty Project Workshop in Kenya in January NEW JERSEY, NJ, USA, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, ITIAH Angels for Learning, a non-profit association dedicated to providing …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 20:43 GMT

ITB India Organizer Messe Berlin slapped with injunction order

MUMBAI, INDIA, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fairfest Media Limited, organizers of the largest travel trade show in India - OTM Mumbai - took Messe Berlin, a German company, to court for breach of an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) for a …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 08:28 GMT

UN asks the world to invest $29 billion in humanity in 2020

Download logo A record 168 million people worldwide will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2020; protracted conflicts, extreme weather events and crumbling economies have pushed millions to the brink of survival; humanitarian organizations …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 20:25 GMT

Forced Conversion Violates Human Rights and Becomes an International Problem

Conference on human rights violations related to religious freedom held in Seoul, South Korea in light of rise in persecution of non-mainstream groups. LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 19 …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 18:30 GMT

GoodFirms Publishes the List of Leading 30 Digital Marketing Companies in the Market for December 2019

GoodFirms features the best digital marketing companies that aids businesses in increasing their brand awareness and reputation in the market. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this digitalized …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 06:00 GMT

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the appointment of the members of the High-Level ...

Download logo Following his statement of 22 October announcing the establishment of a High Level-Panel on Internal Displacement, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has today appointed its eight members. The Panel will be co-chaired by …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

Dr. Rod Berger Named Strategic Advisor to Refugee & Migrant Education Network

Berger, CEO of MindRocket Media Group and Educate4Health, will support RME Network’s vision to be a leader in the field of education for refugees and migrants ROME, ITALY, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Refugee & Migrant …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

ScaleHouse adds Michael Pazzani to its team as Consulting Partner

Experienced finance executive will specialize in key client services: financial modeling, planning and analysis; optimizing and managing cash flow; M & A BEND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ScaleHouse, a …

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Published on December 3, 2019 - 14:44 GMT

NTI@Home Celebrates United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Accessible Work-At-Home Jobs

NTI@Home provides accessible work-at-home jobs for individuals with disabilities to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1981, the …

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