Director reports on overwhelmed medical facilities in Haiti and calls for international support to meet “immense” need

Director reports on overwhelmed medical facilities in Haiti and calls for international support to meet “immense” need

Washington, D.C., August 18, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, reported that health facilities in three departments in post-earthquake Haiti are overwhelmed and called on the international community to meet the country’s “immense” need for medical personnel, supplies, equipment, and patient transportation. “In total 24 health facilities suffered damage, mainly […]

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 Vacancies: Join the CREAD Team

Vacancies: Join the CREAD Team

MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS UNIT TERMS OF REFERENCE BACKGROUND The Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD) is tasked with leading the thrust to make Dominica the first climate resilient nation in the world. It has a clear focus on identifying, prioritizing, developing, and implementing transformational resilient projects, that build strong communities, a sustainable economy, durable […]

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 UWP EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES OF THE DECEASED MRS. KATHLYN St. HILAIRE

UWP EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES OF THE DECEASED MRS. KATHLYN St. HILAIRE

Roseau Dominica Wednesday 18th August, 2021- The Executive of the United Workers Party-TEAM Dominica offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates on the sudden passing of their dear loved one, Mrs. Kathlyn St. Hilaire. We are especially sorry that the family, friends and associates are having to cope with the loss at this […]

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 IOM Supports First Response to Earthquake in Haiti

IOM Supports First Response to Earthquake in Haiti

As Haiti struggles to cope in the aftermath of a deadly weekend earthquake, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) relief efforts to support national authorities are now also focusing on finding safe buildings where thousands of displaced residents can shelter from an approaching storm likely to cause flash flooding and mudslides. “The double impact of […]

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 Wazzcards Launches Free Financial Literacy Program – The Virtual Classroom will be offered in the Caribbean

Wazzcards Launches Free Financial Literacy Program – The Virtual Classroom will be offered in the Caribbean

CaribPR Wire, Toronto, ON, Mon. August 16, 2021: Wazzio Inc. launches its new Financial Literacy WazzCards pilot program on Monday August 16th, 2021, for students in grades 5 to 8 for a two-week period. WazzCards is a real-time virtual classroom tool with teacher certified curriculum that drives engagement, participation and learning in children while empowering parents […]

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 The UWI announces 2021 graduation and  honorary degree conferrals.

The UWI announces 2021 graduation and honorary degree conferrals.

Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Monday, August 16, 2021—For their outstanding contributions to regional and international development, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will present honorary degrees to 14 eminent persons at its 2021 graduation ceremonies.   Nominations from across The UWI’s five campuses were approved by the University Council, at its sitting on April 30, […]

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