Simon Stiell has been named the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and was confirmed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Simon Stiell was a senior minister
The increasing amount of waste generated is a problem for all Member States of the OECS. That problem is becoming more acute due to diminishing space in sanitary landfills. OECS countries are also vulnerable to marine litter impacts due to financial and institutional challenges in
On Friday, August 19, Jamaica's Ambassador to the U.S., Audrey Marks, will launch the second annual DC World Reggae Festival. Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Tina Savage, 2Face alias 2Baba, Ras Slick, Kerwin Dubois, Rupee, Naomi Achu, Nkula, Lokal, Jah Works, and Ethan will perform at the
UN News - A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said. The facility is a partnership between the UN agency, the Barbadian Government, and the Caribbean
Deerfield Beach, Florida - Habitat for Humanity of Broward has appointed Lily Pardo as Board Chair. Pardo is the Director of Public Relations & Community Affairs at WSVN Channel 7, a local, family-owned Fox affiliate and the number 1 rated news station in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale
After some delay, the Pointe Michel housing project at the southwest coast of Dominica will finally commence. This has been announced by Denise Charles, who serves as Minister of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, as well as Chairman of the OECS Council of Tourism Ministers
H.E. Mr Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, called on the international community to strengthen its commitment to the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Shahid opened the Wadadli Action Platform, which took place on August
UN News - Amidst extreme heat, drought and wildfires, many parts of the world had just experienced one of three warmest Julys on record, the UN weather agency said. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), temperatures were close to 0.4℃ above the 1991-2020 average across much
Release - Continuing to grow Jamaica into a regional airlift hub, the destination is pleased to welcome back weekly service from Grand Cayman (GCM), into Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, by Cayman Airways. The flight, which arrived on Thursday, August 4, marked the first
Four years ago, the students of the Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, along with the staff, had to leave the island and move to the main campus in Barbados to continue with their studies. Hurricane Maria left the island in ruins in 2017,
