UN NEWS—As the North Atlantic hurricane season enters its traditional peak period, the US National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has adjusted its forecast to monitor the conditions which impact cyclonic activity, according to the UN weather agency, WMO, on Friday. The conditions do still point towards an
The prime minister of Dominica clapped back at the opposition's criticism on the proposed budget for this year, saying that their comments are undermining the welfare and wellbeing of the country. At the recent budget debates held this week, Roosevelt Skerrit took the opportunity to respond
Release - Leaders of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, Caribbean, African, Indian Ocean and South China Sea states will converge at the Wadadli Action Platform to address the most critical issues that hinder Sustainable Development in SIDS. The two-day meeting, organized by the
"Exclusive breastfeeding for six months benefits the infant, mother, family, community, country and environment; therefore, breastfeeding is recognised as an effective strategy in achieving regional and global goals on health, nutrition, food security, economic growth and environmental sustainability", states Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director
Release - Ophthalmology specialists from AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of the largest primary and speciality care practices in New York City, travelled to Haiti earlier this month on a medical mission of mercy. Doctors Anika Michael and Benjeil Edghill spent a five-day care mission in the Caribbean
Release - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen procedures that ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines in the Region. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of
Press Secretariat - A symbolic reconnection between Africa and the Caribbean diaspora occurred at the CARICOM Secretariat when Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis, welcomed a Royal Delegation from South Africa, Uganda and the Kingdom of Lesotho. The delegation included the Founding President of AIDO, His Highness
According to the Malaysian authorities, the Malayan tiger is a critically endangered species, at a real risk of extinction, mainly due to illegal poaching and wildlife trafficking — with fewer than 200 left. But a fight to save the tigers is underway: in the last two
Release - The Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI installed the 2022-2023 Executive Committee Members before the commencement of the new year on July 1, 2022. At the Starry Night – A Black Tie Affair Installation Dinner on 16th July 2022, Past President Ernald George and
UN News - As Monkeypox cases reached over 18,000 in 78 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended targeted vaccination for those exposed to someone infected and those at high risk of exposure, including health workers, laboratory workers and people with multiple sexual partners. “At this
