Caribbean countries urged to fully develop energy sector

March 10, 2016 in Regional

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (CMC) – Caribbean countries have been told that reducing energy costs will help the region improve growth and strengthen competitiveness. But at the same time, regional policymakers face conflicting objectives. On the one hand, investment in an effective energy reform strategy would have...

Call for more women to be involved in electoral politics

March 09, 2016 in Regional

A three-day regional workshop aimed at providing an assessment of the capacities, activities and needs of the Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat began here on Monday with a senior regional public servant calling for increased involvement of women in the electoral process. CARICOM Deputy Secretary-Genera, Ambassador...