Three Banks Shine at Second Annual ECCU Bank of the Year Awards

Three Banks Shine at Second Annual ECCU Bank of the Year Awards

21 December 2020, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has recognised three commercial banks operating within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) for demonstrating outstanding banking service and social responsibility. The second Annual ECCU Bank of the Year Awards were held virtually on 17 December with live streaming on […]

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 CARIBBEAN AIRLINES PREPARES FOR COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES PREPARES FOR COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

Port-of-Spain, December 21, 2020.  Caribbean Airlines Cargo is currently developing a Covid-19 vaccine transportation plan to ensure its readiness to distribute the vaccine throughout the Caribbean. The airline is currently consulting with stakeholders in advance of making preparations for the movement of the vaccine. Caribbean Airlines Cargo offers expansive global and regional connectivity through its scheduled […]

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 STATEMENT ON DETECTION OF A SARS-COV-2 VARIANT IN UNITED KINGDOM BY PAHO/WHO REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARBADOS & EASTERN CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

STATEMENT ON DETECTION OF A SARS-COV-2 VARIANT IN UNITED KINGDOM BY PAHO/WHO REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARBADOS & EASTERN CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Bridgetown, Barbados 21 December 2020: On 14 December 2020, authorities of the United Kingdom (UK) reported that a SARS-CoV-2 variant has been identified through viral genomic sequencing in 1,108 individuals as of 13 December 2020. Given the identified variant strain can be dated back to September 2020 in UK, it is likely this virus is […]

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 10 Dominican Students To Study In Cuba

10 Dominican Students To Study In Cuba

Ten (10) Dominican students were on Friday awarded full scholarships to pursue studies in Cuba. Among them is former PSS student Verlaner Boyer who will study Medicine along with Jernel Phillip, Niquella Carbon, Rubelto Rolle, Jade Beaupierre and Tiffany Rolle. Boyer said, “I am elated to be one of the blessed persons to receive such […]

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 9 Active COVID-19 Cases In Dominica

9 Active COVID-19 Cases In Dominica

National Epidemiologist Dr. Shaluddin Ahmed,  told the nation on Monday that there are 9 active cases of COVID-19 on island. He explained that there were 4 imported cases over the weekend, increasing the total number of active cases to 9. The 4 cases are Dominicans returning from the United States and Guadeloupe. The individuals had […]

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 Power Duo: Julian Riviere and Ophelia Marie Serenade Seniors For Christmas

Power Duo: Julian Riviere and Ophelia Marie Serenade Seniors For Christmas

The Stephanie James Project has continued to deliver an invaluable service to the senior citizens of Dominica. Some years ago, James began making contributions to the Dominica Infirmary and has extended the service to various senior groups across the island. This year, the Stephanie James Project and Julian Riviere- the Caribbean Cowboy, partnered with Kairi […]

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