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As Dominica moves to become the world’s first climate-resilient nation, its energy sector is also seeing a big shift to align with the island’s ambitious but vital agenda. And foreign investments are playing a key role in making this change happen. Investments from big development organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have “provided financial and technical assistance” for a number of energy projects in Dominica. In a recent article by Energyportal.eu, […]

CUBA / CHINA, (TV BRICS) – Cuba promoted its tourism offerings and services, mainly as a health destination, during its participation in the 11th Macao Travel Expo in southern China, as reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. In this edition, the Expo was accompanied by a Cuban tourism campaign that places the island’s inhabitants, values and benefits at the centre of the attractions that distinguish tourism. This promotional initiative officially debuted in China last May and has […]

LONDON, England – On Monday 3 July, the UK and Spain completed the signing of a UK-Spain bilateral agreement on cooperation in matters of education and access to university and other higher education institutions. This follows the close collaboration between Spain’s ministry of education and vocational training and ministry of universities in Spain and the UK department for education and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The agreement was signed by the British ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, on behalf […]

By Caribbean News Global contributor CASTRIES, St Lucia – Members of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Associations (SLMDA) have decided to withhold services provided at the outpatient clinic at the Millenium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC), says a press release from the medical facility on July 3, 2023. “It should be noted, however, that emergency services will not be affected,” MHMC. The SLMDA advised regarding its membership unsolved issues, including “gratuity due to doctors, whose contracts ended on 31 March […]

– Canadian carrier to offer new non-stop flight from Toronto to the Caribbean island starting December 2023 KRALENDIJK, Bonaire – WestJet Airlines today announced a brand new scheduled non-stop flight from Toronto to Bonaire, in collaboration with Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Bonaire Flamingo International Airport (BON) and Tourism Corporation Bonaire. Marking a milestone as the carrier’s first-ever flight to the island, the non-stop route will operate once weekly, every Tuesday. Service begins on December 12, 2023, and will run […]

– “As we reflect on this milestone, let us recommit to working together to strengthen regional integration and foster greater unity among our Caribbean nations.” Dear Sir I (Kamla Persad-Bissessar) extend sincere congratulations to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its 50th anniversary. This momentous milestone marks half a century of regional integration, solidarity, and cooperation among Caribbean nations. The signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4, 1973, signalled the intentions of Caribbean countries to advance regional integration and […]

2.5 percent health and security levy moved from July 1 to August 2, 2023 SLMDA withhold out-patient services at MHMC Waive interest, fines and penalties on VAT deductions owed to the government Dennery Carnival Mass shooting – July 2, 2023 St Lucia records five homicides last weekend; 43 homicides and counting … By Caribbean News Global contributor TORONTO, Canada – The symptoms of botched policies, more recently on health, crime, the RSLPF and VAT continues to plummet the island – […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The UN chief advocated for climate crisis solutions, debt relief mechanisms, and urgent assistance to Haiti, addressing world leaders on Monday at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Haiti The security situation in Haiti “is appalling,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, recalling his recent visit to the fragile nation. He called for swift action at a time when the humanitarian needs are “soaring”. And although “there is not yet the political solution […]

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DiaCarta, Ltd. (“DiaCarta”), a precision molecular diagnostics company, today announced the termination of its Business Combination Agreement with HH&L Acquisition Co. On June 26, 2023, the company received a notice from HH&L Acquisition Co. (the “SPAC”) terminating the Business Combination Agreement dated October 14, 2022, by and among the Company, the SPAC, and Diamond Merger Sub Inc., as amended (the “Agreement”). The termination notice alleges wrongdoing by the Company which the Company vehemently denies. On June 30, 2023, […]