Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth Dominica, Provides Insights into New Entrepreneurship Visa Program at DAIC’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast

Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth Dominica, Provides Insights into New Entrepreneurship Visa Program at DAIC’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast

Roseau, December 3, 2020 – The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) hosted the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth Dominica at its signature Eggs & Issues Breakfast on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. The topic for discussion at this event was, “The Dominica Entrepreneurship Visa Program: Opportunities for Economic Advancement and Population […]

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 United Nations report showing the territorial inequality of malnutrition in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean

United Nations report showing the territorial inequality of malnutrition in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean

December 2, 2020, Santiago de Chile – A new United Nations report shows the territorial inequality of malnutrition in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The Regional Overview of Food and Nutrition Security in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020 analyzes child overweight and stunting in the countries of the region, and identifies […]

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 New United Nations report reveals the inequality in the geographical distribution of malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean

New United Nations report reveals the inequality in the geographical distribution of malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean

FAO, IFAD, PAHO/WHO, UNICEF and the WFP call for the targeting of new policies and investments in the lagging territories of Latin America and the Caribbean. December 2, 2020, Santiago de Chile – A new United Nations report shows the territorial inequality of malnutrition in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The Regional Overview of Food and Nutrition […]

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 New CARICOM-EU project will tackle climate change and its health impacts in the Caribbean 

New CARICOM-EU project will tackle climate change and its health impacts in the Caribbean 

 Bridgetown, Barbados, December 1, 2020 (PAHO) – International, regional, and government leaders announced the launch of a broad-based project to support actions to mitigate climate change and its serious health impacts in Caribbean nations. The EU/CARIFORUM Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems Project – a joint project of the European Union and CARICOM that PAHO is coordinating – […]

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 5 New Cases of COVID-19; Mas Dominique 2021 Cancelled

5 New Cases of COVID-19; Mas Dominique 2021 Cancelled

The Government of Dominica has taken the responsible decision to cancel the annual Carnival. This is according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Denise Charles. Charles said that while we cannot deny the historical significance of the carnival celebrations,  whealth and safety in this COVID-19 era is top priority. Presently, there are 13 active cases of COVID-19 […]

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 AIDS-related deaths and HIV infections have declined more than 30% in the Caribbean in the last decade

AIDS-related deaths and HIV infections have declined more than 30% in the Caribbean in the last decade

Washington D.C. November 30 (PAHO) – Annual deaths from AIDS-related illnesses declined by 37% from 2010 through 2019 in Caribbean countries while new yearly infections from the HIV virus dropped by 29%, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said today. Increased testing and improvement in delivery of lifelong antiretroviral treatment led to the decline in annual […]

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 Local Florist and Finesse Makeover Participant Encourages Women To Treat Themselves Once In A While

Local Florist and Finesse Makeover Participant Encourages Women To Treat Themselves Once In A While

Local florist, Caryl Augustus wowed crowds on Friday in an original design and total makeover from ‘The Finesse Makeover’. The Finesse Makeover is a new product from Finesse Beauty House of Fashion and their team of collaborators that provides customers with a unique package complete with custom made design, hair and makeup and spa services. […]

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