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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The weather phenomenon has had severe effects on agriculture, threatening food security and the livelihoods of small producers. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as part of the United Nations Emergency Technical Teams (UNETT), is deployed in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean to advance rapid needs assessment […]
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Grenada, July 30, 2024. Grenada Electricity Services Limited (GRENLEC) received an insurance payout of US$9,323,275 (approximately EC$25.1 million) from CCRIF following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. In addition to damage to infrastructure, housing and ecosystems, Beryl also caused damage to Grenada’s electric transmission and distribution systems, which are managed by GRENLEC. GRENLEC became a member of […]
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Leroy Derrick Jno Lewis age 60 of Soufriere also known as Jean Louis,LJ, Chéri, Coach or teacher among the many. He departed the earth on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at the Dominica-China-Friendship Hospital. A son, brother, husband, father, friend, teacher and coach, he will […]
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ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Cricket West Indies (CWI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Sir Clive Lloyd, the legendary former West Indies captain, who was conferred with the prestigious Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) at the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held in Grenada on Sunday, 28 July, […]
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National record holder and World Champion in the women’s triple jump Thea Lafond Gadson is confident she can bring home Dominica’s first Olympic Medal as she participates in the women’s triple jump at the Paris Summer Olympic Games this week. Thea who is the first Dominican to medal at the Commonwealth Games and the first […]
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The ECCB wishes to inform the public that in accordance with the Credit Reporting Act, all entities classified as Credit Information Providers (CIPs), such as banks, financial institutions, money services businesses, credit unions, insurance companies, and micro-finance institutions, and any other entities designated by the ECCB, are required to share information with a licensed credit bureau. […]
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WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF 68 YEAR OLD JOHN RIVIERE OF 43 GREEN’S LANE GOODWILL, ON TUESDAY JULY 16, 2024. HE IS SURVIVED BY 1 SON, CRAIG RIVIERE. BROTHERS: DAVIDSON RIVIERE; ROBERTSON AND SMITH RIVIERE IN THE UNITED STATES; JULIUS RIVIERE IN GUADELOUPE. SISTERS: DEIDRE AUSTRIE IN ST. CROIX; ROSEMARIE JAMES, CATHERINA RIVIERE […]
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Two Dominican documentaries have been selected to be featured at this year’s Conch Shell International Film Festival in New York. “Dementia: The Island Journey” by Rianna Patterson, which delves into the challenges of dementia in the Caribbean, and “Territory” by media entrepreneur Jael Joseph, which examines issues within the Kalinago community, particularly their connection to […]
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We announce the peaceful transition of 60-year-old Debra Marcellus Charles fondly known as “Miss Charles” of 16 Princess Lane, Goodwill. She was the Co-ordinator of the Social Center Pre-School. She leaves to mourn her: Brothers : Eric, Ernard and Egbert Charles Sisters: Juliana Thomas, Frances Watty, Dolores Julien, Fermine Edwards, Claudette and Valerie Charles. Nieces: Lorna Thomas, Lynne […]
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