WEATHER : An increase in dust haze is expected during today into tomorrow resulting in reduced visibility
Valid from: 6:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 Synopsis: A high pressure system is the dominant feature Forecast for Today and Tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few scattered showers during the early morning Wind: East north easterly to East south easterly @ 20 to 40 km/h with higher gusts […]
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Weather: Mostly cloudy and windy with periods of brief scattered showers
Valid from: 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2021 Synopsis: A high pressure system is the dominant feature Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and windy with periods of brief scattered showers Wind: East north easterly to East south easterly @ 20 to 45 km/h with higher gusts Sea Conditions: Moderate to rough in […]
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Public destruction of Fire Guard Wrap impacts DOMLEC’s reliability of energy supply
DOMLEC prides itself on its reliable delivery of electrical energy to the public and is committed to continual improvement of its methods to mitigate impacts on reliability. In previous years during the dry season, DOMLEC’s reliability was affected due to the destruction of poles caused by bush fires. This caused a number of outages, resulting […]
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New UNEP synthesis provides blueprint to urgently solve planetary emergencies and secure humanity’s future
Nairobi, 18 February 2021 – The world can transform its relationship with nature and tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises together to secure a sustainable future and prevent future pandemics, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that offers a comprehensive blueprint for addressing our triple planetary emergency. The report, Making Peace […]
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IOM Guyana launches Migration Profile initiative to support national policy development
16, February 2021, Georgetown, Guyana – The International Organization for Migration, yesterday, hosted a virtual launch of the Guyana Migration Profile with the attendance of several government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd. The Guyana Migration Profile is an initiative spearheaded by IOM Guyana with funding from the IOM International […]
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PAHO Director calls for equitable access as new vaccines cleared for delivery
Washington, D.C., February 17, 2021 (PAHO) With COVAX delivery of new vaccines expected soon in the Americas, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne called for overcoming barriers to ensure “fair and equitable access.” “As we start delivering COVAX vaccines, and as we prepare for the steep scale-up ahead, we must be guided by […]
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Dexter James of Trinidad appointed Chief Executive Officer at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital
Dr. William Dexter James, a national of Trinidad and Tobago, has been appointed by the Government of Dominica to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH). He was given a two-year service contract and assumed duties on January 11th 2021. Dr. James is a national of Trinidad and […]
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Sagicor reaffirms commitment to its clients and communities
Bridgetown, Barbados: The Caribbean’s leading financial and insurance company, Sagicor, has entered 2021 committed to further improving the experience of its clients and the lives of those in the communities within which it operates. This focus was recently highlighted by Mr. Robert Trestrail, during his first official address to the company as the new President and […]
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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES REPORTS SUMMARY OF UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2020
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. February 16, 2021 – Caribbean Airlines has announced its unaudited financial results for year to the end of December 2020, with the impact of the global pandemic resulting in an operating loss (Earnings Before Interest &Taxes – EBIT) of TT$738m (US$109.2m) on revenue of TT$802m (US$118.6m). This is in stark comparison to 2019, which […]
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