Disasters and Crises in the Caribbean Region: A Review of Experiences in Seven Islands

The Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) announces the publication of “Disasters and Crises in the Caribbean Region: A Review of Experiences in Seven Islands.” This pioneering report supported by UNESCO, provides an in-depth review of disaster experiences in the context of communication and information, across Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The publication highlights the regional imperative for stronger communication, recognizing the Caribbean’s profound vulnerability to hurricanes, flooding, volcanic eruptions, drought, and health crises, the report underscores the critical importance of robust, culturally sensitive, and timely communication before, during, and after disasters. The research affirms that the capacity and resilience of local media are just as vital as physical infrastructure in saving lives, countering misinformation, coordinating aid, and supporting equitable recovery in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)