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29 Successfully conclude Basic Fisherman’s Training Course (BFTC) Cohort 54

EmoNews ContributorJanuary 15, 2026
The Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Blue and Green Economy, successfully conducted the 54th cohort of its Basic Fisherman’s Training Course (BFTC) from January 12–15 with 29 new fishers completing the programme, including one female participant. Completion of this course is a fundamental requirement for registration as a fisher in the Commonwealth […]
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FAO and partners help Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, and Saint Kitts and Nevis step-up efforts to prioritize zoonotic diseases and shape policy using the One Health Approach

EmoNews ContributorDecember 15, 2025
72 officials from the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, including the Chief Medical Officers, the Chief Veterinary Officers, Public Health epidemiologists, Environmental Health officers, veterinary officers and laboratory specialists attended the four workshops 26 November 2025 – Bridgetown, Barbados — In effort to strengthen preparedness, prevention, and response to emerging health threats, 72 officials from […]
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FAO and the Government of Saint Lucia recently held the first workshop of the USD 16.7 million FISH-ADAPT Project 

EmoNews ContributorDecember 8, 2025
Financed by the Green Climate Fund with co-financing from the Government of Saint Lucia,  the workshop formally launched Saint Lucia’s largest climate-resilience investment for the fisheries sector   26 November 2025 – Castries, Saint Lucia — Over 55 stakeholders from several government departments in Saint Lucia, including the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development and […]
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Dominica Confirmed to Receive Track and Field Facility as Part of World Athletics Aim Beyond Project

EmoNews ContributorDecember 8, 2025
The Dominica Athletics Association (DAA) is proud to announce that Dominica has officially been confirmed as a beneficiary of the World Athletics Project 10 initiative. This initiative provides support towards the construction of a World Athletics Class 1 synthetic track and field facility in the selected country. This achievement represents a defining moment for athletics […]
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COP30: Urgent financing to Transform Agrifood Systems 

EmoNews ContributorNovember 18, 2025
By René Orellana Halkyer, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean  Climate change is no longer a future threat; it is a reality that is reshaping agrifood systems and compromising global food security. Its impacts are evident in both the quantity and quality of food, affecting agricultural yields, water availability, pest emergence, disease spread, and […]
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Dominica’s 25th World Creole Music Festival Marks a Milestone for Tourism and Cultural Pride

EmoNews ContributorNovember 7, 2025
Record patron participation showcases the power of music, partnership and people Dominica has once again proven that the rhythm of Creole culture beats strongest on the Nature Island. The 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) surpassed expectations, drawing over 42,000 patrons across three unforgettable nights, a remarkable leap from 30,217 in 2024. […]
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Hurricane Melissa triggers 100% payout of $150 million World Bank Catastrophe Bond for Jamaica

EmoNews ContributorNovember 7, 2025
Pre-agreed parametric triggers reached for full payout based on storm’s central pressure and path WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — Following Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica will receive a full payout of $150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage with the World Bank, backed by a catastrophe bond issued in 2024 by the World Bank (International […]
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UWI Scientists Co-Author Study That Finds Climate Change EnhancedHurricane Melissa’s Intensity

Skynews EditorsNovember 7, 2025
 The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I. Friday, November, 2025—Scientists from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have contributed to a new international rapid analysis which confirms that human-induced climate change made Hurricane Melissa more intense and destructive.The study, incorporating data from Jamaica and eastern Cuba, was conducted by the World Weather Attribution, an international collaboration that […]
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Ridge Launches Ridgy Up Tour with “Cross D Bridge” in Roseau — A Global Journey for Bouyon and Dominican Culture

EmoNews ContributorSeptember 24, 2025
This Creole Wednesday, October 22nd, all eyes turn to Roseau as Ridge and Friends light up Arden’s Factory for Cross D Bridge, the official kickoff of the Ridgy Up Tour. Ridge has cemented himself at the forefront of the Bouyon explosion, leading the charge in taking Dominica’s most vibrant sound to the world. As the momentum builds, Ridge has partnered with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to […]
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PRESIDENT SYLVANIE BURTON TO REPRESENT DOMINICA AT THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY (UNGA)

EmoNews ContributorSeptember 22, 2025
Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton D.A.H, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, will join world leaders in New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week. The Session is being held under the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for Peace, Development and Human Rights.” President Burton will address […]
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