Canada contributes over US$ 11 million to PAHO’s initiative to strengthen the regional manufacturing of vaccines
Washington D.C., 21 November, 2022 (PAHO) – The Government of Canada has announced a $15 million Canadian dollar contribution (equivalent to US$ 11.2 million) towards a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) initiative to increase vaccine production capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Launched in 2021, the PAHO Regional Platform to Advance the Manufacturing of COVID-19 Vaccines […]
Read MoreImproving Dominica’s Capacity to Respond to Volcanic Eruptions and Earthquakes
Monday 21 November 2022. Jimmit, Dominica – On Thursday 17 and Friday 18 November 2022, fifteen(15) emergency operators from communities across the island Dominica attended training sessions at theOffice of Disaster Management (ODM) facility in Jimmit. Most participants were volunteers on themanagement teams of the new purpose-built Regional Emergency Shelters (RESs) in Castle Bruce, Jimmit […]
Read MorePIERRE ADMINISTRATION RELIEF PROGRAMMES GETS XCD 3.9 MILLION TAIWANESE INJECTION
Castries, Saint Lucia – On November 21, 2022, Taiwan Ambassador to Saint Lucia H.E Peter Chia-yen Chen presented three [3] cheques to the Cabinet of Ministers to support various government relief programmes. Households and communities affected by the November 6 trough system will soon benefit from an XCD 268,820 donation from the Taiwanese government. This […]
Read MoreGovernment Minister in the OECS Makes Impassioned Plea for Climate Financing at COP27
Honourable Shawn Edwards, Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training in Saint Lucia made an impassioned plea on the global stage of COP27 in Sharm El Sheik Egypt, for Small Island Developing States to receive climate financing for loss and damage due to the effects of climate change. Minister Edwards made […]
Read MoreDeath Announcement of 64 year old Frederick Francis better known as Caday and Freddo of Riviere Cyrique
We announce the death of Frederick Francis better known as Caday & Freddo. 64 year old of Riviere Cyrique He died on Tuesday 01st November 2022 at his residence. He left to mourn: Father: Osman Francis in London Wife: Nelly Francis Sons: Juan & Osseye Francis Step son: Yannis Lawrence Daughters: Collin & Abigail Francis, […]
Read MoreDeath Announcement of 88 year old Massilia Fontaine better known as Ma Skeff of Bagatelle
We announce the death of Massilia Fontaine better known as Ma Skeff of Bagatelle. Died 5th November 2022. Age 88. Children: Judith Joseph, Rosy, Frances, Errol, Margaret, Allington, Carlton Fontaine and Mayee Hughes. Adopted Son: Andy Deshalto. Grand Children: Marvin, Jasmain, Pearl, Sherita, Liston, Hozaya, Lolita, Troya, Tony, Anderson, Daniella, Tamara, Sharmanie, Bradley, Angel, Elka, […]
Read MorePooran relinquishes white ball captaincy of the West Indies Men’s Team
Monday, 21 November 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed today that Nicholas Pooran has decided to relinquish the white ball captaincy of the West Indies Men’s team following the team’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 tournament just completed in Australia. Pooran said: “I have given the captaincy […]
Read MoreDeath announcement of 80 year old Oliver Sorhaindo of Delices
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 80 year old Oliver Sorhaindo of Delices. He died on October 31st 2022 at the Dominica CF Hospital. He left to mourn : His wife Ula Sorhaindo Children: Andrew , James and Angela Sorhaindo Grand children : Cuthbert and Jeffers Ettienne, Amalie James – Lecointe, Romello […]
Read MoreOn the road to a sustainable Amazon By Mario Lubetkin, Deputy Director General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean
On the road to a sustainable Amazon By Mario Lubetkin, Deputy Director General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean Over the past few years, the scientific world has recognized that the Amazon faces unprecedented survival challenges and may soon reach a tipping point where recovery may be impossible. Reaching these extremes could […]
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