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Around the Caribbean
Holiday Heart Attacks & Strokes: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Awareness and Prevention
By: Rachel Andrew MD. Consultant Cardiologist
Death announcement of 75 year old Loftus Gregory Bellot better known as Ice man or Lofty of Pottersville
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of Loftus Gregory Bellot age 75 of Pottersville. He died on December 9th, 2024 at his residence.
Rig 110 collapses off Trinidad, one worker missing
On Sunday, a jackup rig partially fell off the coast of Trinidad, wounding one worker and leaving another missing.
Dominica to also benefit from regional initiative to combat vector-borne diseases
The Caribbean Public Health Agency’s CARPHA, through its Pandemic Fund (PF) Project, has launched a regional strategy to mitigate the effect of mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. This program recently saw the transfer of 21 fogging machines and the associated pesticide chemicals to help with vector control in seven member states, including Dominica.
Barbados airport receives 54 flights in one day
On Saturday, December 21, 54 planes arrived at Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA), marking a historic milestone for the airport and the tourism industry.
A Year of Progress: OHCHR CARICOM Regional Office Reflects on Milestones Since Opening
The CARICOM Regional Office of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) proudly marks the close of 2024, a year that saw the establishment of its office in October and the beginning of a new chapter in promoting human rights across the Caribbean Community.
Judy Sango elected as President of the World Council for Churches Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network (EDAN) Youth Network
The Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities is thrilled to announce the election of our esteemed member, Judy Sango, as the President of the World Council for Churches Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network (EDAN) Youth Network during the recent workshop held in Guyana from December 16-19, 2024. This significant achievement reflects her unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in Dominica and throughout the Caribbean.
Sweet Success: Celebrating Excellence at the 4th OECS- Hewanorra Honey Show
The 4th OECS/Hewanorra Honey Show and the 12th Caribbean Beekeepers Congress brought together regional beekeeping experts and enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of innovation, sustainability, and biodiversity. Hosted in Saint Lucia from December 2-7, 2024, and organized by the Iyanola Apiculture Collective with key support from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, the event emphasised the pivotal role of sustainable apiculture in economic development, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
Death Announcement of 62 years old Edrich Frank of Marigot also known as Eddie.
We announce the death of 62 years old Edrich Frank of Marigot also known as Eddie. He passed away at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, on November 25, 2024. He was the son of the late Christopher and Beryl Frank of Marigot.