Washington, DC, 23 October 2020 (PAHO/WHO) – Countries in the Americas must maintain polio vaccination and epidemiological surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to prevent outbreaks, say experts at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The reminder comes on the eve of World Polio Day, observed October 24. While the Americas was the first region […]
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Port of Spain, October 21, 2020. Caribbean Airlines is pleased to advise on the re-start of its commercial operations out of Guyana. The schedule offers three weekly flights between Guyana and New York, as well as connections out of Trinidad to Guyana. Also, Caribbean Miles members who book and travel between Guyana and New York […]
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Roseau, October 21, 2020 – The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce as part of the Network of Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) invites the Private Sector and key stakeholders to join the Regional Private Sector Dialogue on Trade Facilitation and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Eastern […]
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Washington D.C., October 21, 2020 (PAHO) – While the Americas urgently awaits a breakthrough, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will only support the distribution of a vaccine that has proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials, reviewed by National Regulatory Authorities and recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), PAHO Director Carissa F Etienne, […]
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The countdown is on: Kwéyòl Beach Café will open again as of 30 October 2020. Savour authentic Creole cuisine and international favorites with the best sea views. Don’t miss to reserve your table for the dedicated “Creole Lunch”. More information here: https://bit.ly/37nhqkw MENU Freshly baked local bread display Salads: Traditional green fig & codfish salad Dominican […]
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Becoming a mother is a beautiful and landmark event in the lives of many women – particularly when the pregnancy is planned or desired, and childbirth is safe. But pregnancy during adolescence can have far-reaching negative and irreversible consequences for both the young girl and her child. Adolescent pregnancy disproportionately affects girls who are already […]
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During its General Assembly, which was held on Saturday 17th October 2020, under the theme “Strengthening response to the new Humanitarian Challenges” Dominica Red Cross Society announces the appointment of its new Governing Board for the next two years: Reginald Winston- President McDonald Thomas- Vice President Carla Daniel Christmas- Treasurer Other board members are: Ms. […]
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Bridgetown, Barbados, October 20, 2020 – Caribbean youth advocates have called for action on areas of priority for their peers with the launch of the Caribbean Roadmap for Adolescent and Youth Health: Championing Our Wealth: Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Adolescents and Youth in the Caribbean. Three days of discussion last November with close to 200 congress participants including policymakers, […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Latin America and the Caribbean with particular intensity. Millions of people have lost their lives or livelihoods and extreme poverty has increased between 3.6 and 4.8 percent. But even before the spread of the new coronavirus, the region was already at a crossroads. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
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