International Youth Day 2021-“Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health” Address by the President of the National Youth Council of Dominica
August 12 was declared as International Youth Day in 1999 by the General Assembly based on the the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers of Youth in Lisbon (8-12 August 1998). For twenty-two years, this day has provided an opportunity to celebrate young peoples’ views and initiatives on a global scale. We understand […]
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BPW’S INCOMING PRESIDENT STANDS IN SOLIDARITY AMIDST COVID-19 CRISIS
Incoming President of Business And Professional Women (BPW Dominica), Diane Blanford stands in solidarity with the Dominican people as we continue to deal with the effects of the Covid-19 Crisis on our beautiful Nature Isle. BPW Dominica would like to take this opportunity to thank the many frontline workers who have devoted their time and […]
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An increase in Covid-19 cases and hospitalization related to circulation of Variant of Concern (VOC) Delta in the Eastern Caribbean Countries
PAHO-An increase in Covid-19 cases and hospitalization related to circulation of Variant of Concern (VOC) Delta in the Eastern Caribbean CountriesBridgetown, Barbados – August 9, 2021 (PAHO) -The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries is advising the public and health authorities to continue to take appropriate and […]
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UWI shares in Caribbean success at Tokyo Olympics
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Wednesday, Monday, August 9, 2021—The University of theWest Indies (The UWI) is sharing in the Caribbean’s celebration of Olympic glory. UWI current students, alumni,coaches and sports medical support staff were among the Caribbean contingent at the Tokyo Games, including fourathletes who collectively won two gold medals, one silver and […]
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The UWI expresses sympathy on the passing of National Hero and Former Prime Minister, Sir Lester Bird
The UWI Five Islands Campus, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 — The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus extends its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Sir Lester Bryant Bird, KNH on his passing. We also extend those condolences to the Government and people of Antigua & Barbuda whom he served for over […]
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Application period for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships opens
Apply now for the 2022/2023 academic year! (OECS)— The application period to study in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship opened on Tuesday, 3 August and will run until 2 November 2021. Applications can now be submitted online via www.chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment […]
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The OECS Director General Extends Condolences on the Passing of Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird
(OECS)— The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends sincere condolences to the people of Antigua and Barbuda, and to the family of Sir Lester Bird, who departed this life on August 9, 2021. Sir Lester Bird, a national hero of Antigua and Barbuda, served as Prime Minister from 1994-2004. He also served […]
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RFHL RECORDS US$155.1 MILLION IN THIRD QUARTER PROFITS
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, August 3, 2021: The Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Vincent Pereira, in announcing third quarter profits today said, “The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economies in which the Republic Financial Holdings Limited Group operate. Vaccination programmescommenced in many countries, but re-openings and recovery of tourist arrivals remained […]
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