OECS Receives additional support from Sagicor to combat the spread of COVID-19

OECS Receives additional support from Sagicor to combat the spread of COVID-19

Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc. (SLECI) has demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of people in OECS communities by donating US$50,000.00 to the OECS’ COVID-19 Response efforts.  The donation will go directly toward the purchase of COVID-19 test kits to be distributed among Member States.   SLECI was the first regional entity to partner with the […]

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 ICWI Launches Flexible Payment Plans in Response to COVID-19 Concerns

ICWI Launches Flexible Payment Plans in Response to COVID-19 Concerns

The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) has launched two flexible payment plans to assist customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Quarterly Payment Plan and the Semi-Annual Plan were developed to assist customers whose finances may have been impacted by the pandemic. The payment options underline ICWI’s commitment to delivering access to simple, affordable […]

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 Death Announcement of Irenie Cecilia Languedoc

Death Announcement of Irenie Cecilia Languedoc

We announce the death of 81 year old  Irenie Cecilia Languedoc affectionately known as “Mam” and “Doudou” from Boetica who resided in Lahaut Road, Loubiere. She died at the China Friendship Hospital on Saturday, 11th April, 2020. She left to cherish her memories: Her Children: Eustace “Willie” Victorine, Allan “Pipo” Charles, John Nelson Charles, Joseph “JJ” […]

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 ODM and UNDP collaborates on project to strengthen early warning system #preparedcaribbean

ODM and UNDP collaborates on project to strengthen early warning system #preparedcaribbean

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM), as part of the activities geared towards building public education and awareness on natural hazards in Dominica, has created a suite of hazard awareness products which will be provided to the public over the next few months commencing immediately. This project which was executed over the three month period […]

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 DAIC, DYBT and the Clinton Foundation Partners to Support Businesses in Managing their Online Content and Social Media During a Crisis

DAIC, DYBT and the Clinton Foundation Partners to Support Businesses in Managing their Online Content and Social Media During a Crisis

The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) in partnership with Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT), the IOM International Development Fund, and the Clinton Foundation, hosted the second episode of the Distinguished Speaker Series on Wednesday April 8th at 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Director of Marketing at the Clinton Foundation, Francesca Ernst Khan shared […]

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 International Organizations Caution Against Stigmatization of People Affected by Covid-19

International Organizations Caution Against Stigmatization of People Affected by Covid-19

Roseau, Dominica – 16 April 2020: The current COVID-19 outbreak has provoked social stigma and discriminatory behaviours against people of certain ethnic backgrounds as well as anyone perceived to have been in contact with the virus.  In a recent publication of the WHO, UNICEF, and IFRC, the organizations cautioned that such treatment can negatively affect […]

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