Press Releases

Bridgetown, Barbados November 16th, 2020 (CDEMA) – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and interCaribbean Airways Ltd. officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, establishing a mutual agreement for the movement of relief personnel and supplies, necessary for providing an immediate coordinated response to regional disasters. The official signing was facilitated at a virtual event with Ms Elizabeth Riley, Executive Director (ag), CDEMA and Mr. Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman interCaribbean Airways Ltd.

Read more: CDEMA signs MoU with interCaribbean Airways Ltd to strengthen disaster relief efforts

Bridgetown, Barbados November 12th, 2020 (CDEMA) – The Caribbean Risk Information System (CRIS) platform was officially launched on November 12, 2020, by CDEMA, to fulfil its mandate of enhanced knowledge management in the Caribbean. The CRIS was designed to serve as the ‘one stop shop’ for hosting a wealth of information, contributing to the evidenced based decision making processes to build disaster resilient states and promote sustainable development in the region.

Read more: CDEMA launches new Caribbean Risk Information System Platform

Bridgetown, Barbados November 11th, 2020 (CDEMA) – The Resilient Environment & Agricultural Caribbean Habitats (REACH) Project is moving forward to reach its targets. On Monday November 9th, 2020, a virtual orientation & training session was facilitated by representatives from the CDEMA Coordinating Unit.

Read more: REACH Project Trains Agricultural Extension Officers in Data Collection