Building Effective Resilience for Human Security in the Caribbean Countries – The Imperative of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in a Strengthened Agriculture (and related Agri/Fisheries Small Business) Sector (FAO Project Reference: UNJP/SLC/021/UNO)

Building Effective Resilience for Human Security in the Caribbean Countries – The Imperative of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in a Strengthened Agriculture (and related Agri/Fisheries Small Business) Sector (FAO Project Reference: UNJP/SLC/021/UNO)

Project Brief Background This project is built on the premise that there can be no improvement in human security in the Caribbean without addressing the issue of ‘lost opportunities’ and ‘foregone achievement’.  These issues result from deep gender inequality and insufficient progress in the economic empowerment of women and marginalized youth. The objective is to […]

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 CariGenetics And One BioMed Strike Partnership to Advance Genomic Testing in the Caribbean -Decentralised Approach Serves the Needs of the Caribbean Community

CariGenetics And One BioMed Strike Partnership to Advance Genomic Testing in the Caribbean -Decentralised Approach Serves the Needs of the Caribbean Community

CariGenetics and One BioMed are proud to announce their strategic partnership to bring One BioMed’s Xceler8 Platform across the Caribbean. Implementing this cutting-edge technology in the region marks a major advancement in the field of Caribbean genomic research. One BioMed’s Xceler8 Platform enables more efficient, streamlined high molecular weight (HMW) DNAextractions needed for autonomous sample […]

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 New Insolvency Act Empowers Debtors to Negotiate with Creditors

New Insolvency Act Empowers Debtors to Negotiate with Creditors

The Insolvency Bill, tabled in Parliament by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre on September 16, 2024, establishes a legal framework for Saint Lucians encountering financial difficulties to renegotiate loan payments with creditors, pause foreclosures and hold on to their investments while managing their debts. Home and property owners deserve a fair chance to protect their investments. […]

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 New Operational Manager at Kairi FM, Kimara Hurtault

New Operational Manager at Kairi FM, Kimara Hurtault

In an interview with Emonews, newly appointed Operational Manager Kimara Hurtault expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead Kairi FM, one of the radio stations in Dominica. “Basically, I am grateful for the opportunity to be at the helm and honored for the confidence placed in me,” she shared. With over 20 […]

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 Food crisis in Haiti: FAO calls for urgent funding to assist 608,000 people to prevent further starvation and suffering

Food crisis in Haiti: FAO calls for urgent funding to assist 608,000 people to prevent further starvation and suffering

FAO remains committed to delivering urgent agricultural support for the upcoming planting seasons. Port-au-Prince, Haiti – September 11, 2024. This week, Rein Paulsen, Director of FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience, along with Adoniram Sanches, FAO’s Subregional Coordinator for Mesoamerica, visited Haiti to support the incoming FAO Representative, Pierre Vauthier in bolstering international cooperation and rising […]

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 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

September 12, 2024 Castries, Saint Lucia In his 2024/25 Budget Address, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Hon. Philip J. Pierre pledged to enhance homeownership opportunities for families in Saint Lucia. On September 10, 2024, he secured Parliament’s approval for a $20 million loan guarantee from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) to the Saint Lucia […]

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National Bank of Dominica Ltd. Celebrates Dominica’s First Olympic Champion, Thea Lafond-Gadson

Dominica has achieved a historic milestone as Thea Lafond-Gadson, from the community of Mahaut, has become the nation’s first-ever Olympic champion. Competing in the triple-jump event, Thea made history with a winning leap of 15.02 meters, thus earning the first gold medal for our country, Dominica. In recognition of her extraordinary achievement, the National Bank […]

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 The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force Makes Donations 

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force Makes Donations 

On Friday 6th September, the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force, through its Community Policing, handed over school supplies to three needy families of Baytown, Pottersville. The donation event took place at Police Headquarters, where officers demonstrated their commitment to supporting the local community.  Kudos to the officers for their generosity and dedication to making a […]

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 Atkinson Village Council Hosts Welcome Home Motorcade for West Indies Cricketer Kavem Hodge

Atkinson Village Council Hosts Welcome Home Motorcade for West Indies Cricketer Kavem Hodge

The Atkinson Village Council organized a grand welcome home motorcade to celebrate local cricket star Kavem Hodge, who hails from Atkinson. The event was held in recognition of Hodge’s impressive contributions to the West Indies cricket team, most notably his recent century against England. The community felt that Kavem, a hometown hero, deserved to be […]

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