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Last Updated: Dec 14th, 2007 - 14:28:45 |
Disaster management policy important to CSME
Expanding the scope for collaboration and effective action to address disaster preparedness and post disaster efforts, must be a part of the Caribbean Region’s efforts to minimize the effects of natural disasters - Caricom Secretary-General
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 14:21
City relieved as water supply restored - Saturday's storm in Guyana caused major damage
The city's water supply was disrupted after a storm in Guyana damaged a transformer at the Shelter Belt Water Guyana Power and Light reported damage to transmission and distribution networks in all three counties.
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 14:50
Storm in Guyana brought down house on Alness children
Storm force winds which lashed coastal Guyana on Saturday were of the magnitude of 25-30 metres per second, according to the hydro-met department, and on the Corentyne four children had a narrow escape at Alness.
Mon, 9 Jul 2007, 11:33
Vigorous tropical wave leaves homes roofless in Guyana
A vigorous tropical wave, which forecasters previously expected to become a tropical depression, brought strong tropical storm force winds and heavy rains to Guyana ripping off roofs, knocking down power poles, trees and buildings.
Mon, 9 Jul 2007, 10:13
Simulation exercises for CWC 2007 held at Civil Defense Commission (Guyana)
Several international emergency and disaster preparedness experts were involved in a vital simulation exercise in preparation for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 yesterday at the Civil Defence Headquarters on Thomas Lands.
Thu, 1 Mar 2007, 14:11
IDB funds disaster risk management projects in the Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank has announced a US$800,000 grant for a project to improve disaster risk management for the tourist sector in the Caribbean and a US$785,000 grant for climate information applied to agricultural risk management in the Andean countries.
Thu, 8 Feb 2007, 11:11
Region secures EU funding for disaster management
The Caribbean Forum for African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries (CARIFORUM) has secured a grant of €3.4 million from the European Commission to support the Region’s disaster preparedness programme. The project will be executed by CDERA.
Fri, 15 Sep 2006, 21:30
Italian help for CARICOM early warning system
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the government of Italy signed a scientific cooperation agreement towards the establishment of an early warning system for disaster management in the Caribbean.
Wed, 5 Apr 2006, 16:25
EU adopts proposal for new Caribbean strategy
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a new strategy for the Caribbean that will see greater support for good governance, natural disaster management and the poverty fight.
Sat, 4 Mar 2006, 14:49
CARICOM to get more disaster management help from Japan
The CARICOM side at the Eleventh Japan-CARICOM consultation held in Tokyo, Japan earlier this month reiterated the importance of environmental protection and natural disaster management and mitigation, and the Japanese delegation confirmed its readiness to continue its support of CARICOMs efforts in this area.
Sat, 18 Feb 2006, 09:56
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| News |
| | PAHO hosts workshop on emergency planning for regional hospitals |
| | Officials await handing over of Antigua & Barbuda's new disaster headquarters |
| | Tourism and Disaster Management Stakeholders collaborate on sustainable project |
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| Press Releases |
| | FIRSTCARIBBEAN/CDERA disaster management scholarship pays off |
| | NEMO & USAID/COTS Host Emergency Disaster Planning Training Workshops |
| | BVI Department of Disaster Management launches summer programme |
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| Consultancies |
| | Consultancy Notice - Facilitator - Sector Leads Meeting on Mechanisms for Mainstreaming Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) - Deadline March 28, 2008 |
| | Job Opportunity: Consultant Fund Coordinator Canada Local Responsive Disaster Risk Management Fund - Deadline March 21, 2008 |
| | Consultancy Notice - Restructuring of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Database - Deadline Friday, 29 February 2008 |
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| Situation Reports |
| | MVO report for the period May 2 to May 9, 2008 |
| | MVO report for the period February 22 to February 29, 2008 |
| | Earthquake felt in the Eastern Caribbean |
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| Tenders |
| | Invitation to tender for vehicle |
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| Vacancies |
| | Vacancy - Anguilla - Programme Officer - Deadline April 25, 2008 |
| | Vacancy - CDERA - Information and Communications Officer - Deadline March 7th, 2008 |
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| Workshops, Seminars |
| | Safer building course at HLSCC Marine Center (BVI) |
| | Inaugural Comprehensive Disaster Management Conference |
| | A two-week course to develop skills for LEADERS in the field of disaster risk reduction… |
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| Speeches |
| | Remarks of the CDERA Coordinator at the Jamaica Workshop on Disaster Risk Management Strategy for Tourism Sector |
| | Opening Remarks by Elizabeth Riley, Programme Manager, CDERA at the Disaster Risk Management Strategy for the Tourism Sector Workshop in the Turks and Caicos Islands |
| | Opening Remarks - Donovan Gentles, Chief Researcher, IDRC Project, CDERA, at National Disaster Management Conference 2008 |
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