SHAPE calls on Government to Preserve Roseau Library

SHAPE calls on Government to Preserve Roseau Library

The appeal organised by Dominica’s Society for History Architectural Preservation and Enhancement (SHAPE) to preserve/restore the Roseau Public Library has to date generated more than 5000 signatures. SHAPE would like to thank all those who signed the appeal. Such numbers reflect the level of interest in and commitment by the public to our historic sites […]

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 PAHO calls for boosting hospital capacity to cope with COVID-19 surge

PAHO calls for boosting hospital capacity to cope with COVID-19 surge

Washington D.C., Dec. 9, 2020 (PAHO) – The Americas has been experiencing “the highest levels of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic” and health authorities should issue clear guidance to protect communities and act to boost hospital capacity in affected areas, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization Dr. Carissa Etienne warned today. […]

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 Singing Teacher and Jazz Vocalist Tiffany Mayne-Marie has been selected to represent Dominica in the United Commonwealth Covid Music Project.

Singing Teacher and Jazz Vocalist Tiffany Mayne-Marie has been selected to represent Dominica in the United Commonwealth Covid Music Project.

The ‘Uniting the Commonwealth through music during COVID-19’ project is a never-before-attempted musical feat to combine the voices of 54 musicians from the 54 member countries in one powerful virtual performance. Delivered in partnership with a professional music group, Dionysus Ensemble, the project will demonstrate the power of music and art to lift spirits, improve […]

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 DHTA outlines Its 2021 Strategic priorities

DHTA outlines Its 2021 Strategic priorities

The recently installed Board of Directors of the Dominica Hotel & Tourism Association (DHTA) have decided on a number of new Strategic Priorities to guide engagement and advocacy for their membership in the tourism sector. The DHTA has since its 51st Annual General Meeting in July focused on COVID-19 certification for member accommodations and the […]

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 PAHO laments the death of former Uruguayan president who fought the tobacco industry

PAHO laments the death of former Uruguayan president who fought the tobacco industry

Washington, DC, December 6, 2020 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) marks with great sadness the passing  of former Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez, who was distinguished in 2018 as a Public Health Hero of the Americas for his fight against tobacco and his leadership in the protection and promotion of health. “Dr. Tabaré Vázquez was […]

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 ‘Karayib Klima’ takes action on World Climate Day

‘Karayib Klima’ takes action on World Climate Day

UNITE-Caribbean, Guadeloupe (December 07, 2020) – On World Climate Day, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, from 09:00 – 17:00 hrs. (AST), the first ‘Karayib Klima’ virtual seminar on climate change resilience is organised by UNITE Caribbean. Themed “Climatic Resilience in the Caribbean: action for a regional, multi-stakeholder approach”, the event seeks to find answers to the […]

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