ERC Press Statement on Meeting with HE the President

ERC Press Statement on Meeting with HE the President

The Electoral Reform Coalition” (ERC) on Monday met with H.E The President Charles Savarin to discuss the recent political situation in Dominica, including the call for electoral reform, in view of the upcoming elections on 6 December 2022.Key matters of concern raised by the representatives of the ERC included the bloated voters list, failure of […]

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 Peak Investments hosted OECS Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Training Workshop in Sustainable Financing

Peak Investments hosted OECS Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Training Workshop in Sustainable Financing

23 November 2022 – Roseau, Dominica – Peak Investments in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, (GIZ) the German Development Agency through its Sustainable Marine Financing Programme in the OECS, hosted a 4-day training workshop in Sustainable Financing in MPAs. The aim was to develop practical steps to the operationalizing a sustainable […]

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 Death Announcement of Kervin Levi Maximea of Bellevue Chopin who resided at Shawford Estate

Death Announcement of Kervin Levi Maximea of Bellevue Chopin who resided at Shawford Estate

WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF KERVIN LEVI MAXIMEA OF BELLEVUE CHOPIN WHO RESIDED AT SHAWFORD ESTATE. HE DIED 7TH OF NOVEMBER 2022 WIFE: URANIA WINSTON-MAXIMEA CHILDREN: JOSIAH, KAIDEN, AND MAYA. STEPDAUGHTER: KEYAH FATHER: LEVI MAXIMEA MOTHER: MARILYN THERESA DURAND MAXIMEA BROTHERS: KEVIN AND FRANCIS MAXIMEA SISTERS: FRANCES, NIKITA, DOMINIQUE AND SOPHIE MAXIMEA AUNTIES: LOUISE, AND REGINA […]

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 COP27: FAO calls for strengthening climate action in agriculture 

COP27: FAO calls for strengthening climate action in agriculture 

The Office for Latin America and the Caribbean focused its participation through the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture, PLACA, and the AFOLU 2040 Initiative. During its participation in the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), FAO’s regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirmed […]

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 COP27: Increasing climate finance crucial to bring about sustainable transformation of agrifood systems

COP27: Increasing climate finance crucial to bring about sustainable transformation of agrifood systems

Egypt and FAO leading efforts essential to mitigate and adapt to the impact of climate change Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt/Rome – For agrifood systems to adapt to climate change and become more sustainable, improving the quality and quantity of climate finance contributions to the sector is critical – that was the main message at the launch of […]

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 FORMER EMPLOYEES OF LIAT 1974 LTD AND MAJESTIC INDUSTRIES TO RECEIVE OUTSTANDING TERMINATION BENEFITS

FORMER EMPLOYEES OF LIAT 1974 LTD AND MAJESTIC INDUSTRIES TO RECEIVE OUTSTANDING TERMINATION BENEFITS

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre and his Administration continue to prioritize the interests of Saint Lucia’s working class. After assuming office in 2021, the Pierre Administration immediately pursed two outstanding industrial matters to ensure the hundreds of workers affected by the closure of Majestic Industries and LIAT 1974 LTD each receives the payments they […]

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 Entrepreneur and Music Exec of Dominican Heritage, Riki Bleau, Makes Powerlist of the UK’s Most Influential people

Entrepreneur and Music Exec of Dominican Heritage, Riki Bleau, Makes Powerlist of the UK’s Most Influential people

The son of Dominicans, music executive Riki Bleau, is the only Dominican to make it to the 2023 Powerlist, an annual directory of the 100 most influential people of African or African Caribbean heritage in the United Kingdom.  First launched in 2007, the Powerlist highlights the work of Black leaders in several professional sectors.  “It’s really […]

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 FAO’s first virtual fair analyzed experiences of innovation and digitization in rural territories

FAO’s first virtual fair analyzed experiences of innovation and digitization in rural territories

The +Rural + Digital meeting brought together more than 1,500 participants and was attended by representatives from different countries worldwide. Through the virtual fair +Rural +Digital: Promoting the integration of the rural world, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations brought together entrepreneurs, government representatives, cooperation agencies and private companies to talk and […]

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 The Dominica Chess Federation hosted its first Open Tournament over the weekend

The Dominica Chess Federation hosted its first Open Tournament over the weekend

Roseau Dominica- October 25, 2022– The Dominica Chess Federation hosted its first Open Tournament over the weekend (11th November- 13th November 2022).The tournament consisted of 9 rounds. After a well fought series of battles, Robert Bridet emerged victorious among the 15 players who started the tournament. It was a close affair all the way through […]

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