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New United Nations report says that at least 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are highly exposed to climate extremes that impact food security 

The document explains that extremes such as droughts, floods and storms have impacts ranging from production to final consumption of food, jeopardizing improvements in hunger and malnutrition in all its forms. On Monday, January 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Chile / 10:00 a.m. Panama / 10 a.m. Washington, the new Regional Overview of Food Security […]

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Death Announcement of Mr. Leroy Remie  better known as ‘Zebye’ or ‘Little man’  of Eggleston, Dominica.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of  Mr. Leroy Remie  better known as ‘Zebye’ or ‘Little man’  of Eggleston, Dominica. He died on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at the DCFH. He was an Employee of the Holy Redeemer Retreat House and a member of the Kaibel in Action Community Group. He

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The National Bank of Dominica Ltd. Names Thea Lafond-Gadson Brand Ambassador to Kickstart 2025!

The National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) is thrilled to announce its newest Brand Ambassador, Olympic Gold Medalist Thea Lafond-Gadson, as the Bank kicks off an exciting new year. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Thea Lafond-Gadson officially signed on as NBD’s Brand Ambassador alongside the NBD Team, marking the start of a powerful partnership. Thea,

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Dominican Rianna Patterson awarded a full scholarship to pursue a PhD in dementia at UK University

Rianna Patterson, founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation has been awarded a full scholarship – funded by the UK Research Institute towards a PhD in dementia at the University of Nottingham, within the School of Medicine. Her PhD thesis will explore the feasibility of technology in dementia care for marginalized communities, including Caribbean populations in

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Death Announcement of 92-year-old Françoise Rosa Darrou, nee Royer, of Pointe Michel, Dominica who resided in Hallandale Beach, Florida

We announce the Death of 92-year-old Françoise Rosa Darrou, nee Royer, of Pointe Michel, Dominica. During her later years, Rosa resided in Hallandale Beach, Florida. She was predeceased by her children, Lawrencia Josephine Darrou and Steven Darrou; her husband, Simeon Darrou; her parents, Alma Lixia Royer and Nixon Antoine Royer; her sisters Sylina Balson, Wyndolin

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Five key aspects of the importance of cooperatives for population welfare and sustainable development 

The International Year of Cooperatives 2025, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, aims to highlight its role in sustainable development, economic growth, and the inclusive transformation of agrifood systems.  The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World” to reaffirm this sector’s contribution

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IRC Embarks on Site Visits to Assess Ongoing Electricity Generation Projects

In 2025, the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) will conduct site visits to assess various electricity generation projects, as part of its mandate to ensure a reliable and adequate electricity supply. The goal of these projects is to build generation capacity to meet the increasing demand for energy nationally, while also reducing the Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. reliance on fossil

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Prime Minister Pierre Announces Plans for Sovereign Wealth Fund

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre and the Cabinet of Ministers are finalising plans to establish Saint Lucia’s first-ever Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).The government will allocate the returns generated by our SWF to a savings fund for Saint Lucians. The savings from the SWF will enhance social security programmes and improve the government’s ability to

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Death announcement for Clemie Coletta Titre George Aka Ma Pap or Ma Binell of Goodhope residing in Calibishie

We announce the Death of 88 year old Clemie Coletta Titre George better known as Ma Pap or Ma Binell of Goodhope residing in Calibishie.  Sunrise: 4th March 1936 Sunset: 28th December 2024 She leaves to mourn: 8 children: Zanda, Vera, Lornette, Claudy, Lennox, Joselyn, Orvenia  and Vivian. 32 grand children: Faith, Francis, Dale, Tessa, Tyron,

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Death Announcement of 69 year old Roudette Viville better known as Orcean of Woodford Hill

We announce the Death of 69 year old Roudette Viville better known as Orcean of Woodford Hill. He died on 11th January 2025 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. He will be remembered by: Children: Renilia, Rosetta, Richardson, Jaclyn, Germaine, and Ackel Viville. Grand children: Krystel Africa, Kishell Africa, Alyssa Viville, Jahmol Viville, Daron Anthony,

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