ASSOCIATED PRESS, DÁNICA COTO—Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) specialists have called the recently concluded 2023 hurricane season as one of the most tumultuous on record. With a staggering tally of 20 named storms, including seven hurricanes, three of which reached the formidable status of major hurricanes, this
ASSOCIATED PRESS, JON GAMBRELL AND MALAK HARB—The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks forcefully denied Wednesday a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals, a day before the summit was due to begin. Sultan al-Jaber, who also
UN NEWS—Gang violence in Haiti is on the rise with new alliances being forged and expansion into rural areas previously considered safe, warns a new UN report. The report, published on Tuesday by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN political mission in Haiti (BINUH), calls for the
The Parliament of Dominica has approved a $41 million loan from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking Saudi Arabia's substantial contribution towards funding the eagerly awaited Roseau Enhancement Project. This is following the endorsement of Roseau Central's Parliamentary Representative, Melissa Skerrit, who expressed unwavering support for
Cooperation between regional and international public health entities, along with other stakeholders, has enhanced the implementation of climate-resilient health strategies in the small island developing states (SIDS) across the Caribbean. This is according to Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH). In a statement, CIMH
UN NEWS—Innovation abounds in the race to broaden access to clean water and sanitation around the world on World Toilet Day, marked on 19 November. In line with this year’s theme of accelerating change, innovators have been part of ongoing efforts to address the needs of some of
Dominica has become home to the world's inaugural protected sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of endangered sperm whales. Announced by the government on Monday, the marine protected area spans nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of the island nation's western waters, recognized as crucial nursing
Press Release - In the spirit of international cooperation, a landmark Bilateral Ministerial Meeting unfolded in Paris on November 8, 2023, amid the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO. The distinguished participants were Hon. Daryll S. MATTHEW, Minister of Education, Sports, and the
Dominica's Waitukubuli Sea Trail made it to National Geographic's The Cool List. The Caribbean's Nature Isle is the only country in the region to have nabbed a spot in the magazine's picks for the top 30 countries to visit in 2024. The Cool List 2024 represents the
