No major incidents, damage or injuries were reported across Barbados following the passage of Tropical Storm Dorian last Monday night and into early morning. And the public service is set to resume operations, while the Transport Board will resume a staggered servicel. In addition, all polyclinics and 24-hour services in the health care sector will […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Canadians of Guyanese heritage want to know about Exxon Mobil’s plans should there be an oil spill during their oil production operations in Guyana. This was among a number of questions posed to the company’s executives during a Town Hall on Guyana’s Oil and Gas Development, organized by the Canadian Council for […]
FLORIDA, United States – Forecasters at the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say conditions are now more favourable for above-normal hurricane activity since El Nino has now ended. Seasonal forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Centre have increased the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season to 45 per cent (up from 30 […]
António Guterres was among some very distinguished guests invited to participate in the 40th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held in Saint Lucia. And Dr Gale T. C. Rigobert, Minister with responsibility for Sustainable Development and Parliamentary Representative for Praslin, used the opportunity for him to witness firsthand the impact the stinking seaweed is having on […]
A cross-section of Dominican-Canadians has launched the Security Awareness of Emergencies in Dominica to address disaster preparedness and relief for the Commonwealth of Dominica. SAFE-D (Canada) group represents a non-partisan approach to disaster preparedness, according to the group’s Executive Director Frances Delsol. “Regardless of your political affiliations, your religious affiliations, your personal affiliations, I think […]
By Stephen Weir Photographer and long-time film maker Jenny Baboolal will be talking about her environmental concerns around carnival celebrations at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival this year. The launch traditionally held at Nathan Phillips Square usually attracts 5,000 to 10,000 fans who are interested in the Carnival Arts. The parade can attract up to a […]
ST JOHNS, Antigua – Five Caribbean countries and territories were recognized for their early achievement of the ambitious marine protection target they committed to when joining the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI). The CCI 20-by-20 Conservation Goal challenges members to conserve and manage at least 20 percent of their marine and coastal environment by 2020. The […]
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands – The European Union has signed a financing agreement for two million euros (US$2.2 million) with the British Virgin Islands (BVI), as a special measure in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The programme, to be implemented by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), comes in support of the Government’s ongoing […]
By Nicole Georges A “committed group” from the Grenadian diaspora has launched a new organization, the Grenada Disaster Preparedness Toronto Committee (GDPT), just ahead of the anticipated 2019 Hurricane Season. The launch was held at the Tropicana Community Centre in Scarborough on Friday. GDPT Chairman, Unison Joseph, said the GDPT was formed initially from a […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (UWI) is to become the world’s first climate smart study university offering degrees and certificates at all levels, the Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles announced last week. Sir Hilary, addressing the UWI Mona Campus Council meeting, said that discussions have already been held with representatives […]
