Following Tropical Storm Bret and Cindy inundating the Caribbean this month alone, islands in the region remain on full alert for any strong tropical systems that may cause potential damage to their respective infrastructure and livelihood. Emergency shelters, for example, are on standby for future storm
Until June 30, residents of Dominica can apply for the government's program in hurricane preparedness, which aims to strengthen homes and protect families during the hurricane season. Dominica's Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is leading the Hurricane Preparedness Initiative in Dominica, which in turn will
Tropical Storm Cindy becomes a second June storm, following Tropical Storm Bret that has been bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the eastern Caribbean. According to The Weather Channel, Tropical Storm Cindy formed late Thursday night. "It's well east of the Lesser Antilles
Eastern Caribbean may face a possible hurricane threat by Thursday as Tropical Storm Bret moves across the Atlantic, forecasts say. Associated Press (AP) reported that the storm is expected to reach "Category 1 hurricane strength of 74 mph (120 kph) by Wednesday night as it nears
The United Nations' top official urged all countries to phase out coal and other fossil fuels to avert climate “catastrophe.” Speaking to journalists on Thursday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that "we are hurtling towards disaster, eyes wide open" and that "it’s time to wake up
UN NEWS—Nearly three million children, the highest number on record, need humanitarian support in Haiti, where they face staggering levels of violence that have exacerbated hunger and malnutrition in a country already mired in poverty and a resurgence of deadly cholera. “Being a child in Haiti
Dominica's prime minister has announced that his government wants to "advance the work" at the island's international airport project. “Significant work has been done, we discussed with the developers and contractors to advance the work to have a shorter period of time to complete the construction
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the arch-enemy of development and the world should execute swift responses to combat its threats to health. This is according to Dominica's health minister Cassanni Laville, who attended the 76th Annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland under the theme: “WHO at
The Global Climate & Health Alliance (GCHA) has released its report on countries with the most committed goal of integrating health as part of their climate action. Two Caribbean islands made it to top 10 of the 2023 Healthy Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Scorecard—Dominica and
The efforts of Dominica's Climate Resilience Execution Agency (CREAD) to build resilience has gained international recognition, and this was lauded by the nation's prime minister at a recent press conference. In a report by Dominica News Online, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said CREAD did a "remarkable
