Regional Genomic Surveillance Network tracks COVID-19 virus variants throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, PAHO reports

Regional Genomic Surveillance Network tracks COVID-19 virus variants throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, PAHO reports

Washington, D.C. July 21, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne reported that the Americas’ year-old COVID-19 Genomic Surveillance Regional Network “keeps a close eye” on the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants throughout the region. “The network has been instrumental in monitoring the virus’s spread within border regions and among […]

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 It’s alive! Soil is much more than you think

It’s alive! Soil is much more than you think

When we go about our daily routines, most of us are unaware that beneath our feet lies an outstandingly diverse community of plants, animals and microbes that makes up our soils. Soils are more than just “dirt” – they are a major reservoir of global biodiversity, supporting agriculture and food security, regulating greenhouse gas emissions […]

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 Dominica Private Sector Invited to Participate in Survey on the Impact of the Increase in Minimum Wage

Dominica Private Sector Invited to Participate in Survey on the Impact of the Increase in Minimum Wage

Roseau, July 20, 2021 – The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) in collaboration with the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association (DHTA) and the Dominica Manufacturers Association (DMA), seek to capture the perspective of the Private Sector on the impact of the increase in the Minimum Wage which takes effect from September 1st, 2021.The […]

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 Message of Condolences by Most Rev. Gabriel Malzaire Bishop of Roseau on the passing of Fr. Jacky Merilan

Message of Condolences by Most Rev. Gabriel Malzaire Bishop of Roseau on the passing of Fr. Jacky Merilan

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Fr. Jacky Merilan, CSsR, on the morning of Monday, July 19, 2021.We sympathise with the St. Clement’s community at Belfast where he resided and the entire Redemptorist Congregation for the great loss of one of their youngest confreres. We sympathizes with the parish community of St. […]

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 ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for Expressions of Interest – Legal Consultant

ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for Expressions of Interest – Legal Consultant

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION:               LOCAL RECRUITMENT Country – Commonwealth of Dominica Name of Project – Housing Recovery Project (P166537) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.:  IDA-D3070/IDA-62320 Assignment Title: Legal Consultant – Land Tenure Support Reference No.: DM-MOH-236907-CS-INDV 1.0       BACKGROUND The Government of Commonwealth of Dominica has secured financing from […]

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 New Regional Women’s Leadership Organization to Coordinate US Embassy’s WIPLI Program

New Regional Women’s Leadership Organization to Coordinate US Embassy’s WIPLI Program

The Regional Organization of Women in Leadership (ROWL) has been entrusted by the US Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS (US Embassy) to coordinate the second cohort of their successful Women In Politics Leadership Institute (WIPLI) Program for 2021. Earlier this year, the US Embassy announced an open competition for eligible candidates […]

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 Lead Institute Announces New Admissions Policy

Lead Institute Announces New Admissions Policy

Beginning this September, new high school graduates enrolling at Lead Institute will be able to do so with just their high school transcripts. The decision forms part of a policy adjustment on enrollment for the upcoming admissions cycle at the Institute. Traditionally, admissions decisions at Lead Institute (as is the case with other schools and […]

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