CDEMA Turns 35: Resilience in the Caribbean | Barbados News

Thirty-five years of saving lives and building resilience across the Caribbean — CDEMA’s milestone celebrates unity, grit, and divine grace. Born in 1991 when Caribbean leaders vowed no nation would face disaster alone, this powerhouse agency evolved from CDERA to CDEMA in 2009, now coordinating over 20 regional responses from hurricanes to pandemics. Led by Executive Director Elizabeth Riley, they honor pioneers like Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford and Jeremy Collymore, while rallying partners, volunteers, and families. With climate change ramping up threats, CDEMA’s future hinges on youth, tech, training, and sustainable funding — all to make the region self-reliant and safer. This week: public lectures and beach cleanups as they reaffirm their mission as a global leader in disaster resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da5910580b793c75