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Celebrating caribbean excellence in health research
St. Vincent Times
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June 12, 2025
From May 5th to 9th, 2025, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) led a landmark week of back-to-back public health engagements in Barbados, culminating in the celebratory Award Ceremony at its 69th annual CARPHA Health Research Conference...
DA part of new regional health network; launched at CARPHA health week in Barbados
Dominica News Online
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June 12, 2025
David Picou Young Researcher 2025 Dr. Melissa Francis. Photo: CARPHAFrom May 5 to 9, 2025, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) orchestrated a significant week of public health activities in Barbados, culminating in an awards ceremony at...
Dominica’s ‘Dyabloten’ bird discoveries, Mondays, and the month of May
Dominica News Online
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June 8, 2025
Young Dyabloten bird that was found by Darnell Carbon in the national park, May 2025. Photo by D. CarbonThere is a very popular expression, ‘A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush’ and some of us may be tempted to turn this to, ‘A bird in the...
Pandemic Fund Launches in Saint Lucia to Strengthen Regional Health Security
St. Lucia Times
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June 12, 2025
The Eastern Caribbean has taken a major step forward in bolstering its defences against future pandemics with the official launch of the Pandemic Fund in Saint Lucia. This initiative aims to enhance the region’s preparedness, prevention and...
Ravens fall short in Kreyol Basketball Festival Final in Dominica
Kaieteur News
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June 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025 Sports Ravens Basketball club at the Kreyol Basketball Festival in Dominica. Kaieteur Sports – The Ravens Basketball Club’s spirited run at the Kreyol Basketball Festival came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday night, as the Guyanese...
VIDEO: Good Samaritan saves baby sperm whale off Dominica’s coast
Dominica News Online
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June 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 8:52 AM In what has captured the hearts of many on social media, a Good Samaritan was seen on film saving a baby sperm whale from a plastic bag. The footage, taken on May 2, showed a diver,...
A call for greater cooperation among Sectors to promote health and wellness in Dominica
DBS Radio
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June 10, 2025
Home News A call for greater cooperation among Sectors to promote health and wellness... Local Government commissioner Glenroy Toussaint has called for greater cooperation among Sectors to promote health and wellness in Dominica. His call came as...
Dominica: Opposition party launches vision for a new Dominica
Loop News
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ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 3, CMC – Leader of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Dr Thompson Fontaine, Tuesday said Dominica is at a “crossroads” and has accused the government of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of victimising,...
Communiqué of the 77th Meeting of the OECS Authority
Win Media SKN
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June 21, 2025
On June 17, 2025, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines proudly hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 77th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority. The following day, June 18, Heads of Government convened for a high-level...
Dominica: Barbados PM calls for regional unity to deal with global issues
Loop News
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ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 2, CMC – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called on Caribbean countries to support the Bridgetown Initiative, which is a call for urgent and decisive action to reform the international financial architecture....
Dominica Labour Party marks 70th anniversary amid democratic defense
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 3, 2025
The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reaffirming the party’s commitment to democratic principles and economic advancement, while fending off criticism over recent...
Dominica reaffirms full support for Morocco Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara
Dominica News Online
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June 2, 2025
Dominica News Online - Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 12:56 PM Dominica’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Philbert Aaron. Photo credit: HESSPRESS.Dominica has reasserted that it fully supports the Morocco Autonomy Plan saying it is “the solution of...
Dominica: PM Skerrit defends stewardship of ruling party 70 years after its formation
Loop News
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ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 2 CMC – The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) is celebrating its 70th anniversary with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reiterating his administration’s adherence to democratic rule and improved socio-economic conditions....
“If you are red in Antigua, you are red in Dominica” – Skerrit
Antigua News Room
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June 7, 2025
“If you are red in Antigua, you are red in Dominica” – Skerrit St John’s, Antigua – 7 June 2025 Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has reaffirmed the enduring alliance between the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) and the Antigua and Barbuda...
Dominica: Police investigate suspected suicide of teen boy
Loop News
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May 30, 2025
Trigger Warning: This story contains details of a suspected suicide, which some readers may find distressing. Police in Dominica have launched an investigation into the suspected suicide of a 16-year-old boy in the urban community of Canefield...
US imposes visa ban on Central American officials for role in Cuba medical missions
Dominica News Online
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June 5, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at 9:07 AM The US State Department has targeted several Central American government officials with visa restrictions on the basis that they are linked to Cuba’s medical mission program. The officials...
IOM supports OECS Fun Walk for free movement in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Dominica News Online
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June 20, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 6:47 PM Walkers start off the OECS-IOM Fun Walk in St Vincent Sunday, June 15. Photo credit: OECS 2025On June 15, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) alongside the International...
Dominica’s agriculture minister joins colleagues at IICA headquarters in Costa Rica
Dominica News Online
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May 28, 2025
Eastern Caribbean delegation begins historic visit to IICA to promote digital agriculture and food security. Photo: IICADominica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, Roland Royer, recently participated in a significant...
Government ministries collaborate to host “Highway to Health” wellness fair
Dominica News Online
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June 4, 2025
Ministry of Health/Dominica News Online - Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 at 2:01 PM In a joint effort to promote health and wellness among Dominicans, the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development, in collaboration with the Ministry...
Wealth generation, agricultural empowerment, tax reform on UWP roadmap for a sustainable economic future in Dominica
Dominica News Online
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June 4, 2025
The leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine has outlined a detailed vision and strategic plan aimed at guiding Dominica toward sustainable and shared economic prosperity. In a press conference at the Garraway Hotel on June...