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Antiguan Appointed Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and Blue Economy  

The UWI Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. Thursday, April 25, 2024 – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Branson D. Belle as the Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at The UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda. The Centre aims to advance research and training in oceanography and sustainable maritime industries, contributing to the development of the blue economy in the Caribbean region.

PRESIDENT CHARITIES FOUNDATION INC. AND BETHESDA METHODIST CONGREGATION ANNOUNCE JAZZ VESPER EVENT

ROSEAU, Dominica, (April 25, 2024)—The President’s Charities Foundation Inc., in collaboration with the Bethesda Methodist Congregation, is proud to announce a captivating evening of music and fellowship: the Jazz Vesper event. This gathering will unfold at the State House grounds on April 27, 2024, starting at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will be vital in supporting the President’s Charities Foundation Inc.’s mission to improve the lives of vulnerable groups within Dominica.

BVIEC and NEVLEC Cop Major Awards for 2024 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo

After three days of activities, including safety training, hosting of a Seminar and Exhibition, showcasing the latest technologies and tools in the power line segment of the industry, fun exercises and competitive activities in Antigua, the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), and the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) secured the top titles in the 2024 CARILEC Line workers Rodeo.