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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:19:43 +0000
Taliban push into capital of Afghanistan; president Ashraf Ghani flees
The Taliban are on the brink of victory in Afghanistan, after their fighters entered the capital Kabul and seized the presidential palace. According to a BBC report, the government has collapsed, with President Ashraf Ghani fleeing abroad. Kabul desc...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:46:47 +0000
New CARICOM Secretary-General takes up office on Monday
An Installation Ceremony for the new Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, will be held on Monday 16 August 2021, from 10:00 a.m. ECT. The Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Hon Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbud...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:17:09 +0000
Whatever happened to cricket commentary?
Editor, It’s no fun listening to cricket commentary by the new crop of West Indian commentators. If you are a cricket fan your alternatives are to either tolerate the cringing and sustained attack on your sensibilities or watch the cricket... The p...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:57:58 +0000
PAHO Director concerned about vaccine hesitancy in the Caribbean
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, recently expressed her concern about the high level of vaccine hesitancy in the Caribbean. “I am truly very concerned about what is happening in the Caribbean. The Caribb...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:37:56 +0000
UWI launches 2021 Giving Campaign: in a post-pandemic environment, giving matters even more  
As the [COVID-19] pandemic stretches on, thousands of the University’s students and their families continue to face economic uncertainty, and the need for financial aid is greater than ever. Despite these challenges, in crisis, our Pelicans continu...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:14:17 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 AM on Sunday, August 15): Flood Warning discontinued, showers, possible thunderstorms expected this afternoon
Unstable conditions associated with the passage of Tropical Storm Grace are expected to result in an increase in cloudiness with a few showers and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms across the island, during today. By tonight, a relatively dr...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:38:19 +0000
COVID-19 statistics for Dominica as of 14th August 2021(727 active cases)
As of the 14th of August 2021, the total number of active COVID-19 cases in Dominica is 727. Based on a PAHO recommendation, positive antigen tests for COVID-19 are now categorized as active cases. The post COVID-19 statistics for Dominica as of 14th...

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:32:05 +0000
LIVE: Vaccination panel discussion
  Live vaccine panel discussion. The post LIVE: Vaccination panel discussion appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:05:29 +0000
CARICOM statement on the earthquake in Haiti on August14, 2021
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened at reports of loss of life and significant damage in Haiti following a major earthquake on Saturday, 14 August. The Chairman of CARICOM, the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and ...

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 21:14:06 +0000
COMMENTARY: Mexico on the Right Side of History – The Venezuelan Case
Being coherent and consistent is key to foreign policy and diplomacy. Now that the negotiation between the Venezuelan government and opposition is taking place in Mexico, it is worth reflecting on the position that the Government of President Andrés...



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