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Trinidad and Tobago: Statement by AIDS-Free World, advocacy NGO, Gay activist takes government to court (27/11/2012)

Maurice has now received another invitation, this time from the 15-country Caribbean Community known as CARICOM, to attend a conference, again in Trinidad, on International Human Rights Day,...

SA: Statement by Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry, asserts that transport logistics impact negatively on trade between South Africa and Jamaica (11/11/2012)

STATEMENT

Transport logistics are the major obstacle in terms of expanding trade between South Africa and Jamaica. This was said by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies. He was speaking at the...

SA: Statement by Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry, asserts that South Africa stands to benefit from credit lines it advances to Cuba (07/11/2012)

STATEMENT

The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies, met with the Vice-President of the Cuban National Institute of Water Resources, Aymee Aguirre Hernanddez, in Cuba to discuss implantation of the...

SA: Statement by the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and Cuba agree to enhance bilateral relations (04/11/2012)

STATEMENT

South Africa and Cuba bilateral and trade relations will be enhanced this week when Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies meet with the Cuban Deputy President, some Ministers and business...

SA: Jacob Zuma: Address by the South African President, the Special National Orders Awards Ceremony, Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria

SPEECH

Let me welcome all of you to our special 2012 National Orders Awards Ceremony today. This ceremony is special in numerous ways, firstly because it coincides with the centenary of the oldest...

SA: Statement by the Alliance for Zero Extinction, asking Public to vote for the 7 endangered Wonders of the World (11/09/2012)

STATEMENT

A new initiative was recently announced by the Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea. AZE's 7 Wonders (www.AZE7Wonders.org) campaign asks voters...

Daily podcast – August 7, 2012.

PODCAST

Drought in the US farm belt may result in higher food prices for poor people around the world, according to the head of an agricultural think tank, who on Monday also recommended a halt to ethanol...

Zuma builds SA relations with Jamaica

BILATERAL RELATIONS

South Africa would like to see increased volumes of trade and investment with Jamaica, President Jacob Zuma said on an official visit to the county. "We are committed to encourage and facilitate...

SA: Jacob Zuma: Address by the President of South Africa, during the press conference following bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Jamaica (06/08/2012)

SPEECH

Your Excellency, Prime Minister the Most Hourable Portia Simpson Miller; Honourable Ministers; Members of the Media; Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me start by extending, once more, my appreciation for...

SA: Statement by the Cabinet, on Cabinet meeting of 31st July 2012 (02/08/2012)

STATEMENT

President Jacob Zuma will undertake an official visit to Jamaica from 4 to 6 August 2012 to enhance bilateral relations. The visit, which includes the 50th anniversary celebrations of Jamaica’s...

Connecting with the African Diaspora

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

Heads of State of the African Union (AU) gathered in Sandton, South Africa on Friday 25 May for the first Global African Diaspora Summit. This meeting aspired to forge closer ties between ‘Africa...

SA: Nkoana-Mashabane: Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Ministerial Meeting of the Global African Diaspora, OR Tambo Building (23/05/2012)

Topics

Welcome to South Africa! We are meeting today to prepare for the Global African Diaspora Summit, an event of historic significance in the relations between Africa and its Diaspora. The date chosen...

SA: Mashatile, Address by the Minister of Arts and Culture, on the budget vote for his department (03/05/2012)

Topics

I am humbled by the opportunity to present the 2012/13 Budget Vote for the Department of Arts and Culture.

SA: Nkoana-Mashabane: Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the budget vote, in the National Assembly (25/04/2012)

Topics

... We are standing in an incredibly privileged position today, where we can witness Africa’s epic comeback. We are all aware of Africa’s history. Many of us have even been closely intertwined...

Caribbean Human Development Report 2012 (February 2012)

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Crime has become one of the main challenges threatening economies and livelihoods in Caribbean countries, but the right mix of policies and programmes can halt the problem, according to the...

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