LOS ANGELES, CA – Caribbean nations have been offered improved access to funding to fight the effects of climate change and invest in clean energy projects, through an initiative by the United States to address energy security and climate crisis within the Caribbean region.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – A project aimed at increasing food security, building resilience to climate impacts and enhancing the livelihoods of St. Lucians, particularly those living with disabilities has been launched here leveraging the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants.

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Fast-moving Tropical Storm Alex brushed past Bermuda on Monday morning, knocking out power to hundreds of customers, but there was no serious damage reported and life quickly returned to normal in this British Overseas Territory.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – The Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules has expressed optimism about a sustainable conch industry that will help to sustain livelihoods and preserve this the resource for future generations in the sub-region.

BALI — The director of the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Michelle Forbes,  says the agency is preparing for another post-volcanic eruption hurricane season.

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tuesday predicted an above average Atlantic Hurricane Season this year, making it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.

HAVANA, Cuba – Representatives of the Caribbean Cooperation for the treatment of wastewater in the natural heritage (CARIBSAN) and the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH by its Spanish acronym) are scheduled to sign cooperation framework agreement in Havana on Saturday.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Environmentalists in Guyana have reaffirmed their commitment to support the protection of the country’s ecosystems.

MIAMI, Florida — Miami-Dade County is recognizing May 9 – 14 as Fertilizer Awareness Week so that residents and businesses have an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming ban on the use of fertilizer during the rainy season, which starts May 15. During this season, residents, landscape companies, condominium associations, among others, are prohibited from using fertilizer. Fertilizer runoff is known to be a top contributor to pollution in Biscayne Bay. The rainy season ban is in effect through October 31.  

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is welcoming new initiatives aimed at providing adequate financing to implement effective marine management strategies.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Bahamians have been urged to prepare for an above-average hurricane season that begins on June 1st and that they should begin their preparations to lessen the risks of death and damages.

UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations says thousands of small-scale, community driven initiatives, including many in the Caribbean, are making “a huge difference” in people’s lives and contributing to efforts to curb global warming.