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A study on migration in Commonwealth countries has recommended that a greater portion of remittances be used development purposes to help offset the loss to countries most negatively affected by migration.
The report also called for international mechanisms to be established to help relocate persons who are forced to emigrate from their countries because of environmental phenomena.
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IN recognition of International Day for Biodiversity, celebrated on May 22, Environment Watch provides you this month with insight into some of Jamaica's endemic species -- dubbed 'Born Jamaicans' by the Jamaica Environment Trust, which has launched a campaign to promote local pride in them.
Thanks in part to Jamaica's Wildlife Treasures -- a little book produced by the National Environment and Planning Agency -- Environment Watch joins them in this effort, and at a time when...
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One year ago, the earth under the Haitian people convulsed and the international community understood that we were all confronted with a major tragedy, that struck a country whose inhabitants have unfortunately a long story of suffering and struggle against poverty and underdevelopment.
The State of Israel, representing the values of the Jewish people and loyal to the principles of solidarity and " Tikun Olam" that guided us during more than three millenaries of our existence,...
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While the 45th Independence anniversary celebrations were being staged at the National Park in Georgetown, Government Ministers were witnessing similar events in the various administrative regions. Minister in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsarran was in Regions Five and Six, celebrating with residents.
[An ethnic mix of drummers perform. ]
An ethnic mix of drummers perform.
Dr. Ramsaran noted this year’s independence celebrations are much more symbolic, since 2011 has been...
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30 March 2011 –
The United Nations rural development agency is to co-finance a $7.5-million project in Grenada designed to alleviate poverty in the Caribbean country, benefiting an estimated 12,000 members of poor communities on the main island and the isle of Carriacou.
The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide $3 million in loan to the six-year Market Access and Rural Enterprise Development Programme to create jobs, improve market access and support...
