Bridgetown, Barbados, December 19th 2023 – Deputy Executive Director of CDEMA, Lt. Col. Kester Craig has underscored the significance of the relationship forged with the United States Agency International Development ((USAID).
Bridgetown, Barbados, December 19th 2023 – Deputy Executive Director of CDEMA, Lt. Col. Kester Craig has underscored the significance of the relationship forged with the United States Agency International Development ((USAID).
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, October 12th, 2023 – As the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) embarks on strengthening its Regional Response Mechanism (RRM), the 2023 Regional Search and Rescue Training Programme (RSART) was hosted in Trinidad and Tobago from October 2nd-6th. The week-long training brought together 36 participants from the island’s disciplined forces, in partnership with the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs, with technical support from World Hope International.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, February 27, 2023. Over 50 technocrats from 18 CCRIF Caribbean member countries and two regional organizations, met face-to-face in Miami over two days – February 16 and 17, 2023 – to deepen their knowledge and understanding of CCRIF’s parametric insurance models and products. CCRIF also took the opportunity to share with members the upgrades to its tropical cyclone, excess rainfall and earthquake models that are expected to underpin the Facility’s policies for the 2023/24 policy year which begins on June 1, 2023. The workshop also allowed for virtual participation and about an additional 16 persons from member countries and regional organizations participated online over the two days.