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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:51:38 +0000
Regional climate grant to support drainage and landslide mitigation project in Atkinson
  The Atkinson community is set to benefit from new climate resilience measures following a financial contribution from the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) aimed at reducing flood and landslide risks in the area. According to the Dominica Na...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:13:07 +0000
Jamaica secures US$2.1 million climate readiness grant to strengthen resilience and unlock financing
Jamaica has received a major boost in its efforts to strengthen climate resilience and secure greater access to international funding, following the approval of a US$2.1 million Readiness Grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). According to a press ...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:50:27 +0000
CXC disaster response model praised as blueprint for resilience following Hurricane Melissa
  The effectiveness of the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC®) disaster contingency planning,  as presented by Director of Corporate Services Sheree Deslandes, took center stage at the recent Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF)...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:59:55 +0000
Diocese of Roseau Launches Family Week 2026 with focus on strengthening the ‘domestic church’
The Diocese of Roseau is preparing to observe Family Week 2026, a week-long series of spiritual, social, and community-based activities aimed at strengthening family life and deepening faith within households across Dominica. According to a press rel...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:22:38 +0000
COMMENTARY: Closing survival gap equity in sickle cell disease
  All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author and have not been independently verified. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It... The post...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:52:17 +0000
CARICOM Eminent Persons Group preparing for Haiti visit as political consultations continue
  The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) says it remains actively engaged in monitoring developments in Haiti as the country’s political situation continues to evolve. According to a statement from the Group, members have been maintaining...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:39:59 +0000
Dominica-based Sickle Cell Cares Foundation launches Caribbean’s first digital health platform for Sickle Cell patients
  Coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day today, Sickle Cell Cares Foundation Inc. (SCCF), founded in Dominica, has officially launched a new digital health platform designed specifically for people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), marking w...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:13:36 +0000
STATEMENT: Message from NCCU Chief Operations Officer (COO) on Ethics and Speak Up Culture Day – Risk & Compliance Week 2026
Good day, valued members, I would like to take a moment to speak about a value that sits at the heart of every strong cooperative, integrity. When we hear about the word integrity, we often think about implementing rules and... The post STATEMENT: Me...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:33:24 +0000
OECS launches ‘PEARL Legacy’ campaign to sustain education transformation across the region
  With the official project phase of the OECS Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (OECS PEARL) set to conclude on June 30, 2026, the OECS Commission indicated that it is turning its attention to ensuring that the programm...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:51:13 +0000
CDB launches regional initiative to explore Caribbean renewable energy grid integration
  The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has unveiled a new regional initiative aimed at examining how Caribbean countries can work together to expand renewable energy generation, strengthen electricity networks, and create a more sustainable and ...

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