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
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
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
Effective January 1, 2023, electricity bills in Bermuda will be reduced by a weighted average of 1.7% across all customer groups, according to Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) The average residential customer using 650 kWh per month will see a $6 decrease in their bill
Year-end message From the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla. N. Barnett: We have come to the end of another year during which strenuous efforts have been made to ensure that the integration process improves the lives of the people of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). On
Barbados' Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn announced that Wednesday, December 21, 2022, will be a VAT Holiday in Barbados. Straughn said that the objective is to provide a welcome ease for consumers who have faced 33 months of significant economic challenges due solely to the impact
