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PAHO and CARICOM sign 2025-2029 Sub-regional Health Cooperation Strategy
Searchlight
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August 26, 2025
(L-R) DR. CARLA N. BARNETT, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa A JOINT SUB-REGIONAL Cooperation Strategy that will provide a coordinated...
High Court denies bail to American double murder suspect in Dominica
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 25, 2025
Roseau, Dominica — Justice Davidson Baptiste of the High Court on Monday denied bail to 57-year-old American national Jonathan Lehrer, who faces charges related to firearms trafficking in connection with a double murder case. - Advertisement -...
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Specialist Medical Officer – Oncologist
Dominica News Online
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August 25, 2025
Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services - Monday, August 25th, 2025 at 9:12 AM DOMINICA HOSPITALS AUTHORITY VACANCY NOTICE POST OF SPECIALIST MEDICAL OFFICER -ONCOLOGIST The Dominica Hospitals Authority invites applications from suitably...
Grenadian Kelvin Dragon has been named Pharmacist of the Year
DBS Radio
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August 25, 2025
The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) has awarded Grenadian Kelvin Dragon the title of Pharmacist of the Year. Dragon received the honor during the closing ceremony of the 45th annual conference of the Caribbean Association of...
Mehul Choksi in BIG trouble, India takes huge step that even Belgian government can't stop his extradition
India.com
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September 8, 2025
Home News Mehul Choksi in BIG trouble, India takes huge step that even Belgian government cant stop his extradition India's Home Ministry has assured Belgium of the conditions of detention on the extradition of Mehul Choksi. At the same time,...
Dr Kyra Paul to Caribbean Association of Pharmacists: ‘Your work is central to health and wellness’
Dominica News Online
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August 22, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at 8:44 AM Dr. Kyra Paul addressing opening ceremonyPermanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, Dr Kyra Paul has said that the work of pharmacists is central in...
Comment on Fisheries Division urges coordinated action as sargassum influx Intensifies along Dominica’s coast by En ba la
Dominica News Online
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August 22, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at 11:14 AM Sargassum seen between Pointe Michel and Loubiere. Photo by Roy Sanford.The Fisheries Division of Dominica has issued a call for coordinated action to address the mounting challenges...
Comment on U.S. revokes visas of Grenada Finance Minister over Cuban Medical Brigade issue by Stand up Dominica
Dominica News Online
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August 22, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at 5:30 AM Grenada Finance Minister, Dennis CornwallFinance Minister Dennis Cornwall has become the first Grenadian government official to face direct action from the United States in connection...
Dominica, China sign EC$37M economic and technical cooperation agreement
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 15, 2025
The Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China have signed a new phase of an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement valued at $37 million Eastern Caribbean dollars, reinforcing more than two decades of partnership between...
Dominica signs new phase of economic agreement with China
Dominica News Online
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August 14, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at 10:46 AM Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, Chu MaomingThe Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China have signed a new phase of an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement...
President’s diabetes warning ignites national health debate: DNO’s landmark podcast gains urgent relevance
Dominica News Online
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August 20, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 at 3:51 PM In a recent historic first address to Parliament a few weeks ago, President Sylvanie Burton delivered a sobering assessment of the devastating impact diabetes and chronic...
Island solidarity: Guadeloupe’s Espoir Santé provides vital €30,000 donation to Dominica Infirmary
Dominica News Online
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August 20, 2025
Clannis Jno Baptiste (left), McCarthy Marie. Photo credit: Tina Alexander, Lifeline MinistriesThe capacity of the Dominica Infirmary to deliver empathetic and comprehensive care received a notable boost today through a generous contribution of...
Dominica and China sign five-year medical cooperation agreement
Dominica News Online
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August 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at 11:36 AM From L-R Health Minister Cassanni Laville and Chinese Ambassador to Dominica Chu MaomingThe Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China have formalized...
The power of faith
The Gleaner
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September 8, 2025
The bashful 20-something Erica Raymond of yesteryear would hardly recognise the assured, life-affirming 62-year-old she became. Indeed, that young girl who blossomed into a former corporate regional sales director, who today guides professionals...
Grenada foreign minister rejects US claims that Cuba’s medical missions are ‘forced labor’
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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Grenada’s foreign minister is pushing back on the U.S. State Department’s assertions that the eastern Caribbean nation, which has had a long-standing relationship with Cuba, is exploiting Cuban doctors and other medical professionals in order to...
Mental health legislation and policy consultations continue in Dominica
Pan American Health Organization
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August 14, 2025
Roseau, Dominica, 8th August 2025 (PAHO) - Stakeholder discussions to inform the development of a mental health policy and revised legislation continued in Dominica from August 5th to 8th, 2025. This ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of...
WASHINGTON: Caribbean nations reaffirm their backing for Guyana’s bid for IICA Director General role
Dominica News Online
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September 4, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at 5:22 PM Muhammad Ibrahim with OAS officialsCaribbean Community (CARICOM) representatives reaffirmed their backing for Guyana in its bid for the Director General role at the Inter-American...
The second annual Africa-CARICOM Summit slated for Addis Ababa this month
Dominica News Online
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September 4, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at 3:09 PM Leaders and officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), including Heads of State and Government, the CARICOM Secretary-General, along with regional and international...
COMMENTARY: Should diasporans be allowed to vote?
Dominica News Online
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September 5, 2025
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc, Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. The recent tabling and passing of a suite of electoral reform bills in Parliament...
Raffouls Foam and Upholstery Services brings comfort and hope to Community Hostels Inc.
Dominica News Online
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September 3, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 2:35 PM Nadia Raffoul (left) and Daniel James shake hands during the presentation. Akel Raffoul stands in the background.In a gesture of compassion and community spirit, Raffouls Foam and...