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In Doha, St Lucia’s Fletcher Urges Large Nations on Climate Change
Above: the Doha talks (UN Photo/Mark Garten) By the Caribbean Journal staff Failure to reach a climate agreement in Doha will result in a global catastrophe, St Lucia’s Dr James Fletcher told the UN Conference on Climate Change Wednesday. Fletcher, […]
Thoroughbred Racing Is Coming to Saint Lucia
Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry. Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine […]
The Round Hill Villa Where John F. Kennedy Vacationed in Jamaica
By Alexander Britell In the winter of 1960, then-president-elect John Fitzgerald Kennedy was looking for a getaway before the tempest of White House life began in earnest a month later. He settled on Round Hill, already a jet-set favorite after opening its […]
Captain Bligh’s Caribbean Cargo
Many know the story of the Mutiny on the Bounty. In 1789, a 23 year-old Fletcher Cristian organized the take-over of the Royal Navy Vessel HMS Bounty from the abusive ship-master; Captain Bligh. The Bounty and Captian Bligh were contracted […]
The World Bank’s New Caribbean Chief
The World Bank has appointed Tahseen Sayed Khan as its new Country Director for the Caribbean. She will be responsible for maintaining a “solid partnership” with the countries to address their development and financial challenges, the organization said in a […]
A New $15 Million Education Project in Grenada
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Development Bank is funding a major new project that will expand or rehabilitate six schools across Grenada. The Grenada Education Enhancement Project launched last week in St George’s. “If we truly believe that […]
St Lucia Boosting Green Efforts
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Lucia is is continuing to work to strengthen its renewable energy and conservation efforts across the island through a variety of sustainability projects. One of the initiatives is the […]
Bill Clinton Is Making a New Green Push in the Caribbean Region
Above: former US President Bill Clinton By the Caribbean Journal staff The Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Climate Initiative and the Rocky Mountain Institute have announced an official partnership aimed at promoting green energy in the Caribbean region. The partnership will combine […]
St Lucia Gets European Union Grant for Water Sector
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia will be receiving a grant from the European Union for the country’s water sector, the government said this week. The grant, which is in the amount of just […]
St Lucia Says Geothermal Exploration Will Begin in 2015
Above: the Soufriere volcano in St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government said this week that geothermal exploration would begin on the island next year. According to Minister for Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology […]
St Lucia, New Zealand Sign Agreement on Geothermal Energy
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s geothermal energy push is gaining steam. The government has signed an agreement with the government of New Zealand on a partnership aimed at providing “key technical assistance to support geothermal […]
St Lucia Sustainable Development Minister Heads to Samoa
Above: Samoa By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Sustainable Development Minister Dr James Fletcher will be visiting Samoa for the upcoming third International UN Small Island Developing States Conference. Fletcher’s visit will be financed by the government of Taiwan. […]
“For Us In the Caribbean, Climate Change Is An Existential Issue”
By the Caribbean Journal staff Climate change poses a “clear, present and potent threat to our survival,” St Lucia’s Minister for Public Service, Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology, Dr James Fletcher. The Minister, who was speaking to the opening […]
St Lucia, Germany Hold Talks on Sustainable Development
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Sustainable Development Minister James Fletcher held talks last week with a delegation from the German International Cooperation Agency. The purpose of the meeting was for Germany’s delegation to “better informed […]
St Lucia, Taiwan Sign Cooperation Agreement on ICT
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Lucia has signed an agreement with the government of Taiwan in the area of information and communication technology. The agreement, which was officially signed by Taiwan and St […]
St Lucia Increases Target For Production of Green Energy
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Following this month’s high-profile renewable energy conference on Moskito Island in the British Virgin Islands, St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony has asked Energy Minister Dr James Fletcher to increase the […]
St Lucia Eyes Geothermal Energy
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the lead of some of its Eastern Caribbean neighbours, St Lucia’s government says it is exploring the development of geothermal energy on the island. As islands like Dominica, Nevis and Montserrat […]
St Lucia Minister Urges CARICOM to Step Up Climate Change Commitment
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucian Minister Dr James Fletcher is urging CARICOM Heads of Government to step up their level of action on climate change issues. Fletcher, who is St Lucia’s Minister for Sustainable Development, […]
Caribbean Premier League Names “Team of the Tournament”
Above: Chris Gayle By the Caribbean Journal staff The Limacol Caribbean Premier League has named its “Team of the Tournament,” a group of the best 12 cricketers who competed in this year’s inaugural season, according to a panel of experts. […]
St Lucia Planning to Join ALBA
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is planning to enter the Venezuela-led ALBA alliance, according to the country’s government. St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony is heading to the Twelfth ALBA-TCP Summit in Ecuador on […]
Barbados Leads Winners at Taste of the Caribbean Competition
Barbados Leads Winners at Taste of the Caribbean Competition Above: the Barbados culinary team By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ culinary team took home the award for Caribbean Culinary Team of the Year this weekend at the Taste of the […]
St Lucia Eyes Free Island-Wide Wi-Fi
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is taking steps to increase internet and Wi-Fi penetration on the island, with an ultimate plan to make it free across the country. This year, the government will launch what it says […]
St Lucia Holds Discussions on Draft of New Electronic Communications Bill
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia recently held a two-day consultation on the draft of a new Electronic Communications Bill. According to Information and Broadcasting Minister Senator James Fletcher, the telecommunications sector in the Caribbean counts for at least […]
Grenada Signs $10.5 Million Agreement With OPEC Fund to Renovate Schools
Above: St George’s, Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has signed a $10.5 million loan agreement with OPEC’s Fund for International Development to be used for the repair and renovation of 10 schools and 17 kitchen facilities […]
Bahamas Making Progress on Abaco International Airport Project
Above: Works Minister Neko Grant in front of the airport (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new $27.3 million international airport project on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas is making progress. The Marsh Harbour Airport […]
Grenada Officially Joins International Criminal Court in The Hague
Above: Grenada Ambassador Stephen Fletcher and ICC President Sang-Hyun Song (UN Photo) Three months after Grenada deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute, the country joined the International Criminal as a new state party. The domestic Grenadian statute […]
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