In an unprecedented move, leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a declaration against the trade of illegal guns at the recent symposium held in Trinidad & Tobago, and has called for the United States to join the fight against exporting such firearms. "We declare a War
Release - Researchers at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) are pleased to have secured US $300,000 to conduct much-needed research into designing sustainable, nature-based coastal solutions. The grant by Future Earth will fund research in Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Barbados and Jamaica
Release - Grenadian writer Alyssa Bierzynski proudly announces the release of her second children's book, "Good Boy Milo". The heartwarming story follows Milo the dog on an adventure to help a kite stuck in his favourite mango tree. With beautiful illustrations by Grenadian artist Elizabeth
It has been a busy first half of April for Dominica's geothermal plant. Last April 6, Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd. conducted flow testing for the second production to determine how much power can be generated from the production well. The plant is expected to generate 10,000
Release - Through an agreement signed November 8, 2022, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) became the recipient of financing to the tune of €149,976.00 from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) for the implementation of the Global Programme Digital Transformation in the Caribbean
Guyana celebrated "World Health Day 2023" with the theme "Health For All," and President Mohamed Irfaan Ali stressed the significance of healthcare access and equity. The People's Progressive Party/Civic Government prioritizes sector fairness. This is why Guyanese primary healthcare is being expanded and enhanced throughout the
Release - Across the region, the diaspora and internationally the public joined an important conversation on financial mobilization for climate change. The University of the West Indies’ virtual Vice-Chancellor’s Forum on The Bridgetown Initiative held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, placed expert stakeholder voices and
Following the shutdown of Dominica's premiere medical school, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), a new educational institution is set to begin operations in the island by August this year. The new school, American Canadian School of Medicine(ACSOM), is opening in Picard, Portsmouth—the same city where
In the name of transparency, Dominica's prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit treated the island's local media to a site visit at the massive airport project slated to open Dominica to the world. "I was happy to engage the members of the local media during the tour of
Release - Food security and nutrition surveillance systems (FNSS) are critical to public health as they provide information for immediate and medium to long-term decision-making relating to the nutritional risk factors, nutritional status and nutrition-related diseases and disorders in a country’s population. The Caribbean Public Health
