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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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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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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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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Greetings to the distinguished colleagues previously recognized, and to all participants in this virtual meeting, and thank you Dr Roberts. As Dr St John has noted, non-communicable diseases or NCDs remain the leading causes of disease, death and disability in the Caribbean, a situation that has only worsened during the current pandemic. Unhealthy diets excessive […]
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President of the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT), Mr. Mervin Alexander, expressed that he is confident that teachers will be able to effectively tackle this academic year despite the new online modality. He stated, “As we continue to navigate these unchartered waters, relating to the impact of Covid-19 on all of us, it is amazing […]
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We announce the death of Marjorie Ann Lewis (82 years from Atkinson)She Died on Saturday 18th September 2021 left to Mourn: Children: Roy (retired Agricultural worker) ,Lucy ( employee of Dominica Friendship Hospital), Merina ( teacher at the Atkinson Primary School) Grandchildren: Ross (Fire Officer of the Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services), Nigel, Tamisha( employee at […]
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We announce the death of: Name: Angelique Magrettan Lavinier affectionately Known as Mama or Miss Omancia Age: 100 From Grand Bay who resided in Marigot. Died on 27th of September 2021 Survived by her children: Lucille St. Luce (Caretaker), Ignatia Douglas, Eugene Douglas and Edris Fevrier. 32 Grandchildren including: Lyn Baron, Montex Baron, Nadege […]
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In the ongoing fight against breast cancer, it is widely acknowledged and accepted that early detection goes a long way towards saving lives, which is why Sagicor is encouraging the use of regular self-examinations. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, also known as ‘Pinktober,’ the leading insurer is promoting this approach with its […]
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We announce the death of 61 years old Phillip Alcendor better known as Chicken or Dablay of Grandbay who resided in Wesley. He will be remembered by: Wife: Annette Alcendor Children: Phillipa, Netisha and Philan Alcendor. Sister: Julianna leatham, Martha Theor, Ignatius Alcendor in Guadeloupe, Stephanie Xavier, sakoye Alcendor, Yvette, Christina, Victoria and Jescinta Charles. […]
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