Window 1 Call for Proposals for the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme Concludes

Window 1 Call for Proposals for the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme Concludes

The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who took the time to apply to the Window 1 Call for Proposals of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme. The Call for Proposals concluded on […]

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 EmoNews Person of the Year 2024: Soanna Benjamin

EmoNews Person of the Year 2024: Soanna Benjamin

EmoNews is proud to announce Soanna Benjamin as our Person of the Year for 2024! Soanna was chosen for her remarkable resilience and dedication, demonstrated during pivotal moments in our nation’s journey this year: Her unwavering composure and resilience during the Truckers’ Protest in Canefield in October. Her active involvement in the Calibishie Protest, where […]

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 New health standards for Vincentian adolescents handed to government by UNFPA

New health standards for Vincentian adolescents handed to government by UNFPA

KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES; TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2024 – St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Health on Wednesday December 11, 2024, received the draft Standards for Quality Healthcare Services for Adolescents in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, so young Vincentians can look forward to improved quality health services. This initiative continues to evolve with ongoing […]

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 The Dominica Social Security Annual Donations Ceremony Empowers Local Organizations

The Dominica Social Security Annual Donations Ceremony Empowers Local Organizations

The Dominica Social Security Annual Donations Ceremony was held at the Social Security conference room, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving back to the community. The event saw 12 organizations benefiting from donations ranging between $1,000 and $5,000, with a total of $26,000 distributed. According to Director Mrs. Janice Jean Jacques, this initiative reflects Social […]

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 2nd Annual Farmers and Fishers Recognition Ceremony Highlights Excellence

2nd Annual Farmers and Fishers Recognition Ceremony Highlights Excellence

The 2nd Annual Farmers and Fishers Recognition Ceremony, held on December 11, 2024, celebrated outstanding achievements in agriculture and fisheries. Congratulations to all awardees for their remarkable contributions: Farmer of the Year: Culmore Shillingford Fisherfolk of the Year: Clinton LeBlanc Outstanding Primary School: St. Luke’s Primary Outstanding Secondary School: Northeast Comprehensive School Outstanding Backyard Garden: […]

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 The Commonwealth of Dominica Accedes to the UN Convention Against Torture, Reaffirming Commitment to Human Rights.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Accedes to the UN Convention Against Torture, Reaffirming Commitment to Human Rights.

Roseau, Dominica – December 9,  2024: United NationsResident Coordinator, Simon Springett, has congratulated the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica on the country’s accession to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as announced at the recent Universal Periodic Review dialogue in Geneva. On December […]

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 Launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP)

Launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP)

On Friday, November 22, 2024, you are cordially invited to the launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) a transformative financial entity focused on advancing sustainable climate resilience development across the Caribbean, Pacific Africa, Latin America, and SIDS. The establishment of the DBRP is significant and timely. Climate finance has taken centre stage at COP29, […]

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