UN News - From extreme floods to heat and drought, weather and climate-related disasters have affected millions and cost billions this year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, describing the “tell-tale signs and impacts” of intensified climate change. The clear need to do much more to
Dominica is one step closer to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation as its geothermal plant advances to the next stage of its much-awaited completion. In a report by Dominica News Online, the country's energy minister has shared that the geothermal plant has met its goal
The Turks and Caicos Islands has recently been nominated for Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards – one of the industry’s most respected and coveted honours. Impressively, 20 resorts in the Turks and Caicos Islands have also been nominated for T+L’s World’s Best Awards 2023
In the Caribbean, sea moss, the algae more often known as Irish Moss, has long been a staple in handmade and commercially blended juices, with many claiming energy-boosting properties and various health advantages. The strand-like algae, a superfood widely sold in liquid and dried form,
Release - Caribbean countries should prepare for the prolonged effects of external economic shocks in 2023, including high food and fuel prices and rising international interest rates, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Higher interest rates could lead to economic slowdowns, or even
UN News - Now is not the time for the world to turn away from Haiti, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Wednesday, calling for international solidarity and support as the country continues to confront gang violence, political instability and a deadly cholera outbreak. Addressing
Dominica is reintroducing the training of healthcare nurses to address the rise of deaths caused by Chronic Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs). NCDs, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and high blood pressure, are said to be the leading causes of death in Dominica in
Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its efforts to prevent the spread of mpox and COVID-19, resulting in low infection rates. Dr Christopher Tufton, Minister of the Portfolio, stated that as of December 15, there were 18 confirmed cases of Mpox, but just one was
Argentina's World Cup heroes had to leave an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires as millions of delighted supporters filled the streets and brought the city to a stop. Lionel Messi and his teammates were flown into helicopters to complete the celebrations. The supporters, estimated at
Release - The 10th OECS Annual Meeting of Chief Education Officers/Directors and Education Planners was held from December 6-9, 2022, in Martinique, under the theme, “OECS Education - A Decennium of Partnerships and Collaboration.” The meeting, which took a hybrid format, was hosted in collaboration with Collectivité Territoriale
