UN News - Three more ships have been given the green light to leave Ukraine’s Black Sea ports on Friday, carrying just over 58,000 tons of corn, in a move that will raise hopes further for the success of a UN initiative aimed at lowering the prices
The prime minister of Dominica clapped back at the opposition's criticism on the proposed budget for this year, saying that their comments are undermining the welfare and wellbeing of the country. At the recent budget debates held this week, Roosevelt Skerrit took the opportunity to respond
Release - Leaders of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, Caribbean, African, Indian Ocean and South China Sea states will converge at the Wadadli Action Platform to address the most critical issues that hinder Sustainable Development in SIDS. The two-day meeting, organized by the
"Exclusive breastfeeding for six months benefits the infant, mother, family, community, country and environment; therefore, breastfeeding is recognised as an effective strategy in achieving regional and global goals on health, nutrition, food security, economic growth and environmental sustainability", states Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director
Release - Ophthalmology specialists from AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of the largest primary and speciality care practices in New York City, travelled to Haiti earlier this month on a medical mission of mercy. Doctors Anika Michael and Benjeil Edghill spent a five-day care mission in the Caribbean
Release - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen procedures that ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines in the Region. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of
Press Secretariat - A symbolic reconnection between Africa and the Caribbean diaspora occurred at the CARICOM Secretariat when Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis, welcomed a Royal Delegation from South Africa, Uganda and the Kingdom of Lesotho. The delegation included the Founding President of AIDO, His Highness
Release - The Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI installed the 2022-2023 Executive Committee Members before the commencement of the new year on July 1, 2022. At the Starry Night – A Black Tie Affair Installation Dinner on 16th July 2022, Past President Ernald George and
UN News - As Monkeypox cases reached over 18,000 in 78 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended targeted vaccination for those exposed to someone infected and those at high risk of exposure, including health workers, laboratory workers and people with multiple sexual partners. “At this
Media Release - Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has been elected by his peers across the international academic community to serve on the governing Council for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The announcement was made on July 29
