The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Wednesday, July 31, 2024—On August 1, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) welcomes Dr The Most Hon. Dodridge Miller as its new Chancellor, the 7th holder of the highest office in the regional university system. The University Council appointed Chancellor Miller at its annual business meeting earlier […]
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Initiatives, supported by FAO’s regional office, seek to increase resilience to climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) announced this week that it would fund projects in 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that address urban sustainability, groundwater management, biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation. The initiatives […]
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The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) proudly announces the crowning of the D-Tread Blazers as the 2024 Regular Season Champions. Displaying exceptional skill and determination throughout the season, the D-Tread Blazers secured the top spot in the standings, setting the stage for an electrifying Premier Division Playoffs and First Division Playoff Finals. This year’s playoffs […]
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The GAS 2 GO service station, located along the E. O. LeBlanc Highway in Jimmit, will officially open its doors on Friday, August 2, at 9:00 AM. This locally owned and newly renovated station marks the first GAS 2 GO on the island and promises to offer a convenient and economical fueling option for motorists. […]
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National Swimmer Warren Lawrence came up short in his bid to qualify for the semi finals of the Men’s 50-meter heats at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games this morning. Lawrence is the first Dominican Swimmer to participate in the Olympics since the 2000 Sydney Games. He is the son of former Olympic Swimmer Woodrow […]
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We announce the death of 37 year old Antonio Junior James better known as “ Nella, Ghost, Pesty or Pat- fine” of Mahaut. He was born on September 12 1986 and died on Saturday, 20 July 2024. He leaves to mourn: Mother: Nella Roberts Father: Anthony James Grandmother: Victoria Roberts 2 sisters: Diana Roberts & […]
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Eva SMITH-LAURENT, aged 53 of Salisbury who resided in St Thomas. She died on July 1st 2024 in St Thomas. She is Survived by: Husband: Addison LAURENT Parents: Mauristus and Launisse Paula SMITH Brothers: Clyde SMITH Sisters: Mollet and Rochelle SMITH Step-children: […]
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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of 62-year-old Damase Matthew better known as DM of Grand Fond who died Sunday July 7th at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. He was the son of – Josephine Phillip-Matthew He leaves to mourn Son – Darius Kervin Matthew in Barbados Grandson – Daniel Matthew in Barbados Siblings – […]
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) hosted the regional workshop “Strengthening Social Protection Systems in the Caribbean to Adapt to Climate Change: Opportunities and Challenges” on May 15 and 16 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The event brought together leaders and experts from the Caribbean region […]
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The island aims to increase capacity of the industry and explore new export markets. Launched on April 18, 2024, a three-year project entitled, “Enhancing Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) capacity and market access for Grenadian soursop exports” aims to help the country enhance its industry traceability and surveillance systems, as well as the soursop industry’s […]
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