Op Eds and Press Releases

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently rejected a global petition calling on them to end their longstanding sponsorship deal with Big Soda giant, Coca-Cola.  The …

On Friday 29th November, 2024, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), hosted a webinar in recognition of …

It’s June 2024 and the Caribbean region is bustling with excitement. The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States recently concluded, with Caribbean Community …

The World Health Organization (WHO) and its global partners recognize May 31 annually as World No Tobacco Day. The significance of this special day is …

Young professionals from across the region speak out against food industry interference tactics that are obstructing health policies!

BRIDGETOWN, 5 October 2023. For a healthier Caribbean, adopting Octagonal Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (OWLs) is crucial. These labels, which explicitly flag foods high in sugar, …

Schools are spaces for children to learn and grow. Lessons in and out of the classroom foster lifelong healthy habits. Therefore, the school environment should …

“Clearing the Air” HCC and PAHO launch new report urging policymakers to tackle youth vaping in the Caribbean Bridgetown, Barbados, 15th June 2023 – “We …

As Caribbean students start to return to the classroom across the region, an ambitious campaign promoting nutritious food in schools hopes to get them healthier.  …

Bridgetown, Barbados, 30th May, 2022 (PAHO/WHO) – “Can you join me as I imagine what the Smoke Free Caribbean in 2025/2030 would be like?” Dr. …