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COP29’s Impact on the Caribbean: Highlighting the Urgency for Equity

As the Caribbean endures worsening climate change impacts, the Climate Analytics Caribbean team underscored the increasingly urgent need for greater inclusion of vulnerable voices, and accountability in addressing climate justice. The recently concluded United Nations COP29 climate negotiations underscored the stark divide between the Global North and South, with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and […]

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Sixty Receive Keys to New Homes Just in Time for Christmas

The Government of Dominica has gifted sixty (60) new homes to beneficiaries under the Housing Recovery Programme (HRP) and the 11th EDF (European Development Fund) Programme. The handover ceremony took place at the State House Conference Center on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 54 homes were constructed with loan and grant funding from the World Bank,

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Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier – 100 not out!

On behalf of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles offers the following tribute to Caribbean Renaissance Man and Professor Emeritus of History, Sir Fitzroy ‘Roy’ Augier, on his 100th birth anniversary. “On December 17, 2024, Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier celebrated his 100th birthday.  What a magnificent ongoing

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Death Announcement of 65 year old Justine Matthew affectionately known as Jemo of Riviere Cyrique

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Justine Matthew affectionately known as Jemo age 65 years of Riviere Cyrique. She died on the 20th November 2024 at the DCFH. Predeceased by parents Simon and Veronica Baptiste, also husband Andrew Matthew. Justine survived by her daughter Erine Polydore Grandson: Jahiem in Texas.

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Christla Thomas Brings Holiday Cheer to the Petite Savanne Constituency

Christla Thomas, President of the Pork Festival Committee and Fête Fwadi Committee, alongside his dedicated team, brought the warmth of the season to the Petite Savanne constituency by distributing 600 food packages. This generous initiative focused on seniors over the age of 70, benefiting 200 individuals across villages such as Bagatelle, Fond St. Jean, Stowe,

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UPDATED: Death Announcement of 53 year old Roy Smith also known as Lapo Roy of Salisbury but resided at Portsmouth

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 53 year old Roy Smith better known as Lapo Roy of Salisbury who resided at Portsmouth. He died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Wednesday 27th November, 2024. He left to Mourn his: Mother: Lauretta Bruno Father: Hendricks Smith Step-Mother: Patricia Smith 5

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New health standards for Vincentian adolescents handed to government by UNFPA

KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES; TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2024 – St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Health on Wednesday December 11, 2024, received the draft Standards for Quality Healthcare Services for Adolescents in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, so young Vincentians can look forward to improved quality health services. This initiative continues to evolve with ongoing

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TATEMENT BY HONOURABLE PHILIP J. PIERRE AT THE END-OF-YEAR MEDIA BRIEFING

STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE PHILIP J. PIERRE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH ECONOMY AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND NATIONAL SECURITY AT THE END OF YEAR MEDIA BRIEFING 18 December, 2024 When elected in 2001, my government promised to put the people of Saint Lucia first. We called all Saint Lucians to

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THE PIERRE ADMINISTRATION TO PAY OUT OVER $6 MILLION IN BONUSES

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, on December 18, 2024, announced that in addition to their monthly salary payments, public sector workers will each receive a one-off $500 bonus from the Government of Saint Lucia. The one-off $500 bonus will release over $6 million in the local economy. The Pierre Administration’s historic one-off $500 bonus

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CRICKET WEST INDIES AND CARIBBEAN CAGE SIGN LANDMARK 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP PROJECTED TO GENERATE ALMOST $100 MILLION FOR CRICKET DEVELOPMENT IN THE CARIBBEAN

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent—Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Caribbean CAGE have signed a historic long-term strategic alliance and contract to generate significant recurring revenue for cricket and cricket development in the Caribbean. The long-term agreement, signed by the President of Cricket West Indies, Dr. Kishore Shallow, and the Co-Founder and Chairman of the CAGE Companies, Robert

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