ROSEAU, DOMINICA (April 25, 2024): The United Workers Party (UWP) and the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) have officially launched a Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024, under the theme ‘Planning for Sustainable Growth and Development.’
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Prime Minister Pierre is Making Homeownership More Affordable and Accessible for Saint Lucian Citizens
Castries, April 26, 2024 – The Hon. Philip J. Pierre-led Administration prioritizes the needs of Saint Lucians first and always. The Year of Infrastructure will close the housing gap and make the dream of homeownership a reality for many Saint Lucians.
GOVERNMENT TO SEEK PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL FOR FINANCING OF ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION NETWORK
The Government of Dominica will seek parliamentary approval of a credit facility to finance the development of a new electricity transmission network from the Roseau Valley to Fond Cole when Parliament convenes on Monday, April 29, 2024.
CRFM Ministerial Council’s 18th Meeting addresses climate resilience, fisheries crimes, and Caribbean blue economy
Belize City, Friday, 26 April 2024 (CRFM)—Ministers of responsible for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Blue Economy from Member States of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) deliberated today, Friday, 26 April, at the 18th Regular Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the CRFM on the priority actions needed to advance sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, while addressing critical matters such as evidence-based decision-making; climate resilience, including insurance for fishers; illegal unreported, and unregulated fishing; Sargassum seaweed; bolstering regional and global trade; capacity building and knowledge management; and growing the Caribbean blue economy.
The UWI’s University Council appoints Dr Dodridge D. Miller as its 7th Chancellor
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I., Friday, April 26, 2024—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce that The Most Honourable Dodridge D. Miller, FB, FCCA, MBA, LL.M, LLD (Hon) has been appointed as its 7th Chancellor—the highest office-holder in The UWI system. Now formally Chancellor-Designate, Dr Miller is expected to serve a seven-year term beginning August 1, 2024. He will succeed Robert Bermudez who has served as Chancellor since 2017.
UPDATED: Death Announcement of 26-year-old Kerita Brenda Thomas better known as Kewo of Penville.
We announce the death of 26-year-old Kerita Brenda Thomas better known as Kewo of Penville. She died on March 23rd, 2024 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.
Updated Death Announcement of 70 year old Donovan Dorian Christopher better known as “Bombay” of 7 Potters Street Pottersville
We announce the death of 70 year old Donovan Dorian Christopher better known as “Bombay” of 7 Potters Street Pottersville. He died on the 16th of April at his residence.
The OECS Joins the UN at INC4 to Develop Comprehensive Treaty on Plastic Pollution
OECS Media Release April 24, 2024 — The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) convened at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada to develop a legally binding treaty to control plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), are making their voices heard at these high-level meetings taking place between April 23 and 29.
Death Announcement of 93 year old Valda Viola Graham Jules better known as Ma Jules from Depar who resided at Kingshill
We announce the death of Valda Viola Graham Jules better known as Ma Jules, age 93 from Depar who resided at Kingshill. She died on Sunday 21st April 2024 at DCFH.
MESSAGE FROM DR. CARLA N. BARNETT, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) SECRETARY-GENERAL, ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL GIRLS IN ICT DAY, 25 APRIL 2024
Greetings on International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day 2024.