HOME  Who we are  Where we work  What we do   News  Health  Disaster Risk Mgt.  Volunteer  Events  Donate  Links  Contact Us  Search	2006           more news - current and archives       DECEMBER       Curaçao Red Cross to put 'Faces' on telephone cards 27th December     TTRC Northern branch volunteers bring home a little bit of Christmas 21st December     Guyana Red Cross Youth Conference encourages volunteerism, community involvement 21st December     Guyana Red Cross - first NGO to visit remote South Pakaraimas area 21st December     HIV, youth and parents role on the table in televised panel discussion 18th December     'Faces' launched in Guyana, Red Cross to scale up HIV programmes 18th December     Guyana Red Cross branches join partners for WAD 2006 18th December     World Disasters Report 2006 launched in the Bahamas 14th December     T&T Red Cross for television panel discussion on HIV and AIDS 13th December     Barbados Red Cross joins others for HIV/AIDS outreach on World AIDS Day 11th December     Grenada Red Cross rides the BUS again for HIV/AIDS awareness 8th December     T&T Red Cross to improve communcations with support from Digicel 7th December     Belize Youth Fest 2006 - HIV awareness event on World AIDS Day 6th December     International Volunteers Day: Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are key to successful humanitarian assistance 5th December - press release     World AIDS Day luncheon hosted by Cayman Islands Red Cross 1st December     WORLD AIDS DAY 2006 1st December     NOVEMBER       T&T Red Cross receives US$ donation for HIV and AIDS 24th November     Jamaica Red Cross to hold World AIDS Day National Dance Competition 24th November     San Fernando TML wins TTRCS Annual First Aid Competition 13th November     Jamaica Red Cross receives US$ grant from US Embassy 13th November     New Jamaica Red Cross President hopes to expand volunteer base 6th November     'Faces' launched in St Lucia with call-in radio programme 6th November     Grenada Red Cross paints positive HIV messages on community walls 2nd November     Grenada Red Cross promotes First Aid awareness 2nd November     Team Abstinence beats Team Condomize at Grenada Red Cross Fun Day 2nd November     OCTOBER       Spreading news of emergencies to communities in Haiti 26th October     New president to be elected at Jamaica Red Cross General Assembly 26th October     Elderly treated to a special day by Curaçao Red Cross youth 25th October     Antigua & Barbuda Red Cross celebrates 65 years of national service 25th October     Belize Red Cross juniors praised for their efforts 20th October     Ernesto wreaks havoc in southern Haiti 18th October     St Lucia Red Cross news update - Faces, ICC World Cup, CPR training and anti-litter march 18th October     Grenada Red Cross First Aiders complete ITLS course 18th October     Jamaica Red Cross branch raises funds with 'Buccaneer Bash' 17th October     Guyana Red Cross mounts booth at Amerindian Heritage celebrations 16th October     Urgent action needed to reduce impact of disasters, says TTRCS 10th October     International Day for Risk Reduction: Red Cross Red Crescent stresses the importance of communities 10th October - press release     T&T Red Cross Youth Link celebrates humanity 10th October     New partner joins Bahamas Red Cross' DIPECHO V project 9th October     Aruba Red Cross board and volunteers develop strategic plan 6th October     Curaçao Red Cross receives US$ grant for HIV/AIDS work 5th October     SEPTEMBER       T&T Red Cross offers First Aid assistance, HIV/AIDS education at Caribbean cultural event 29th September     Spirit of volunteerism at Belize Red Cross expo booth 26th September     Red Cross expert talks climate change in Cayman Islands 21st September     Australian Red Cross housing project in Grenada comes to an end 19th September     HIV/AIDS, First Aid messages in Belize Red Cross Carnival float 19th September     Bonaire Red Cross board visits the Lieutenant Governor 18th September     Guyana Red Cross participates in Shelter Management Training 18th September     Fight against HIV/AIDS gets boost in Cayman Islands 12th September     John Gray High students join fight against HIV and AIDS in Cayman Islands 12th September     WORLD FIRST AID DAY 9th September     TWC in Belize loses dedicated members 8th September     GRCS delivers First Aid and CPR training for Wai Wai Indians 4th September     'Faces' launched in Belize with awareness champions and theme song 4th September     Curaçao Red Cross participates in "Smoking Cockpit" 1st September     AUGUST       Belize Red Cross appoints new coordinator for 'Together We Can' programme 29th August     University students in Trinidad to learn about HIV/AIDS from local Red Cross 28th August     Bahamas Red Cross strengthens communication network 23th August     Grenada Red Cross stresses safety first for Carnival 14th August     JULY       T&T Red Cross health team in demand at Tobago Heritage Festival 28th July     Jamaica Red Cross signs MOU for community disaster preparedness project 10th July     Canadian High Commission supports "The Rough Season" 10th July     TTRCS First Aid educators hope to teach basic skills 10th July     Curacao Red Cross help young people enjoy "week of your life" trip 7th July     Eucadorian inspirations for Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross 6th July     JUNE       Grenada's Bonair Community Red Cross group helps elderly resident 29th June     Bonaire Red Cross elects new board 28th June     Guyana Red Cross joins with partners to celebrate World Blood Donor Day 26th June     Grenada Red Cross opens new headquarters 13th June     Celebration of cultures in Montserrat Red Cross 'Togetherness Show' 9th June     Montserrat Red Cross helps mentally challenged 9th June     Joy and sadness as Curaçao Red Cross celebrates 75th anniversary 7th June     NLRC director visits Aruba Red Cross: installs new board and visits emergency facility 7th June     MAY       Red Cross to scale up approach for hurricane season 24th May     Belize Red Cross activities to celebrate World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 19th May     Aruba Red Cross Open Day well attended 19th May     Good turnout at Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross 'Open Day' 17th May     Red Cross in Americas prepares for hurricane season 17th May - press release     Suriname: Red Cross Red Crescent launches an appeal to support heavy rains victims 15th May - press release     Thousands of villagers stranded in Suriname 12th May     Dominica Red Cross launches 'Faces' Campaign 11th May     Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross volunteers recognised 8th May     Barbados Red Cross praised for assisting to build a better nation 8th May     Bermuda Red Cross delivers Ideals in Action Training 8th May     WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT DAY 8th May     Caribbean Red Cross committed to supporting those living with AIDS 5th May     APRIL       Caribbean Red Cross to develop HIV/AIDS action plan 23rd April - press release     Grenada to host Caribbean Red Cross Youth Camp 2006 7th April     MARCH       Governor hosts golden jubilee reception for BVI Red Cross 31st March     BVI Red Cross launches newsletter 17th March     T & T Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Relief Fund launched 16th March     New executive board for Anguilla Red Cross 14th March     Guyana Red Cross receives World Bank funds 10th March     Guyana Red Cross paints HIV anti-stigma and discrimination "stamps" on wall 3rd March     FEBRUARY       Guyana Red Cross supports blood drive for Valentine's Day 16th February     T&T Red Cross builds skills 10th February     Guyana hit by floods again 3rd February     JANUARY       "Be an ACE" Campaign in St Lucia 17th January     More funding for St Lucia Red Cross HIV programmes 17th January     T & T Red Cross establishes Disaster Fund 12th January