The Wesley Red Cross Group last week, donated care packages to two preschools and the primary school in the village. Leader of the group, MaryRose Dunstan said that they decided to make the donation of soap and cleaning supplies to the institutions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. She said that the care packages will […]
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his month, OECS YES In Action caught up with Rianna Patterson, the 23-year-old founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation who is creating lasting change in her homeland and internationally. Tell us a little about yourself. I am the founder of Dominica Dementia Foundation. I launched this organisation at the tender age of 18, in 2016. It […]
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The ‘Uniting the Commonwealth through music during COVID-19’ project is a never-before-attempted musical feat to combine the voices of 54 musicians from the 54 member countries in one powerful virtual performance. Delivered in partnership with a professional music group, Dionysus Ensemble, the project will demonstrate the power of music and art to lift spirits, improve […]
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The recently installed Board of Directors of the Dominica Hotel & Tourism Association (DHTA) have decided on a number of new Strategic Priorities to guide engagement and advocacy for their membership in the tourism sector. The DHTA has since its 51st Annual General Meeting in July focused on COVID-19 certification for member accommodations and the […]
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Washington, DC, December 6, 2020 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) marks with great sadness the passing of former Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez, who was distinguished in 2018 as a Public Health Hero of the Americas for his fight against tobacco and his leadership in the protection and promotion of health. “Dr. Tabaré Vázquez was […]
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UNITE-Caribbean, Guadeloupe (December 07, 2020) – On World Climate Day, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, from 09:00 – 17:00 hrs. (AST), the first ‘Karayib Klima’ virtual seminar on climate change resilience is organised by UNITE Caribbean. Themed “Climatic Resilience in the Caribbean: action for a regional, multi-stakeholder approach”, the event seeks to find answers to the […]
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Washington, DC/Santiago, Chile, 7 December 2020 – With the aim of preventing interruptions in medical product supplies during future health emergencies, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) convened a dialogue between the health, industry, and science and technology sectors in the region. “The scarcity of […]
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Roseau, Dominica, Saturday December 5, 2020. The Dominica Red Cross wishes to recognize its many volunteers on International Volunteer Day December 5, 2020. International Volunteers Day is celebrated worldwide and tells the story of what volunteers can do to save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises. For the Dominica Red Cross […]
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ST. JOHN’S ANTIGUA, December 5, 2020 – LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, has been forced to suspend services to two (2) of its previously announced destinations while it awaits the approval from the relevant authorities in Barbados and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. The airline had previously announced services to Barbados and St. Vincent & the […]
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Marketing Manager. Ms. Hassell joined the team at Discover Dominica Authority on November 17, 2020. She will provide leadership oversight in implementing the Authority’s marketing plan under the guidance of the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives. Ms. Hassell brings a wealth of experience to the team, having served as Marketing Manager of […]
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