PAHO calls for more concerted action to prevent animal to human diseases, announces agreements to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines

PAHO calls for more concerted action to prevent animal to human diseases, announces agreements to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines

Washington, D.C. October 6, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne said today that COVID-19 infections have generally declined in the Americas in the past week, but “local trends remain worrisome.” She called on countries to expedite vaccination efforts and take steps to strengthen surveillance efforts to monitor diseases that spread […]

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 ANNOUNCEMENT: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF DOMINICA LTD.

ANNOUNCEMENT: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF DOMINICA LTD.

The National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) is a commercial bank duly incorporated under the laws of theCommonwealth of Dominica and registered as a licensed financial institution in the Eastern CaribbeanCurrency Union. NBD is updating its list of appraisers to undertake real estate appraisal services on its behalf. Thepurpose of this request for Expression of […]

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 MoBGEANFS Plant Protection & Quarantine Unit confirms the presence of the GAS in Jimmit, St Paul Parish

MoBGEANFS Plant Protection & Quarantine Unit confirms the presence of the GAS in Jimmit, St Paul Parish

PPQ has confirmed the presence of the Giant African Snail (Achatina Fulica) in the Jimmit area. To date the Giant African Snail was confined to the North (Paix Bouche and environs) and Stockfarm/Bellevue Rawle areas. The Unit has undertaken a quick response to this confirmation, by engaging in a rapid surveillance and baiting exercises from […]

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 The UWI Five Islands Campus thanks Governor General for donation

The UWI Five Islands Campus thanks Governor General for donation

The UWI Five Islands Campus, 05 October 2021— During the 2021 UWI Global Giving campaign, a team from The UWI Five Islands Campus paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency, Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda. The team comprised of Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal Professor Densil Williams, Frances Ann Mellanson, Senior Financial Manager, […]

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 Death Announcement of 85 year old Jerome Massicot also known as Papa J of Thibaud who resided in Hollywood Florida

Death Announcement of 85 year old Jerome Massicot also known as Papa J of Thibaud who resided in Hollywood Florida

With heavy hearts, the Massicot family regrets the passing of our beloved Jerome Massicot affectionately known as Papa J, aged 85 of Thibaud, who died on September 28, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. Left to mourn are his: Wife: Levie Massicot Daughters: Elma and Decima Massicot in Dominica, Jennevette Massicot, Glenda Phillip, Joan Boston, Jeanilia Shillingford […]

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 Caribbean National and Dr. Jimmy’s Cofounder Elvis Edwards Shares His Thoughts On Working in the Hemp Industry as A Minority

Caribbean National and Dr. Jimmy’s Cofounder Elvis Edwards Shares His Thoughts On Working in the Hemp Industry as A Minority

By Nicholas Casa So what’s it like being a minority in the hemp biz? Well, Elvis “Papi” Edwards is here to enlighten you with his experience and latest venture: Dr. Jimmy’s. Originally from the Caribbean island of Dominica, Elvis inherited an early appreciation for cannabis as his father was the village herbalist. As an herbalist, […]

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 Rising sea surface temperatures driving the loss of 14 percent of corals since 2009

Rising sea surface temperatures driving the loss of 14 percent of corals since 2009

Nairobi, 5 October 2021 – The “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020” report, released today, documents the loss of approximately 14 per cent of the world’s coral since 2009. The report, the sixth edition produced by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN), provides the most detailed scientific picture to date of the toll elevated […]

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