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Guyana Going By The Book To Prevent Suicide.

Guyana is all set to transform its approach to dealing with mental health issues and suicide, following the simultaneous launch of the new National Mental Health Action Plan and National Suicide Prevention Plans on Tuesday. This written plan, comprising new programmes and policies, will be implemented within the country’s health system from 2024 to 2030, […]

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Virgin Islands Author To Launch Childhood Memoir Of Life On Virgin Gorda.

Hildegarde Flax-Shaw, will be in Virgin Gorda launching her book titled, ‘Sharing a Fly Wing – A Memoir of Growing Up on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands” on Saturday April 13. The price of the book is not yet available. In this deeply personal account, Mrs. Flax-Shaw, reminisces on her childhood and teenaged experiences, while […]

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Trump Says Leave It To The States, Because He Would Veto Federal Ban On Abortion.

This week, Donald Trump disappointed abortion rights opponents by saying nothing about a federal ban on abortion in his long-awaited abortion policy announcement. Now, he’s going further — telling reporters in Atlanta that he would not sign a federal ban, even if one came to his desk. In other words, he would veto it. Responding to […]

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We’re Only Here For The Beer Say German Octoberfest Organizers.

Germany’s most famous festival, Bavaria’s beer-soaked Oktoberfest may be declared a “cannabis-free” zone, even though marijuana was recently legalized in Germany. Marijuana was part-decriminalised across Germany on 1 April, and Germans can now grow their own – but the rules have met resistance, especially among conservatives. The announcement of a potential restriction on cannabis use […]

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Updated Policies In St. Lucia Result In Improved Employment Rates

Castries, St. Lucia – Saint Lucia has seen a significant upturn in employment in recent years. New economic policies under Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre accelerated post-COVID recovery and revitalised the local job market. National employment increased from 75, 016 jobs in 2020 to 97, 394 jobs in 2023—representing 86 percent of the working […]

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UNESCO Transculture Call To Young Caribbean Solo Musicians

Castries, St. Lucia – The Saint Lucia National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to invite applications for participation in the Chigiana Summer Academy 2024. The programme which is funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNESCO Regional Office in Havana has partnered with the prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana to provide young Caribbean music […]

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BELfund Spearheads Efforts To Empower Entrepreneurs

Castries, St. Lucia – The Minister for Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, Hon. Joachim Henry, has championed a new era of inclusivity with loan grants through BELfund that aims to empower traditionally-marginalized Saint Lucians and foster small business development to combat unemployment on the island. Minister Henry, who oversees the 20-year-old James Belgrave Micro Enterprise […]

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Unleashing The Blue Economy Of The Caribbean (UBEC) Project Launches April 11 In St. Lucia

Castries, St. Lucia – The official launch ceremony of the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project will be held on Thursday, April 11. UBEC is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing economic growth in Saint Lucia through the promotion of marine and coastal resilience across key sectors such as tourism, fisheries, and […]

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SALCC In St. Lucia To Host Academic Outreach

Castries, St. Lucia – The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) is excited to announce its upcoming Academic Outreach, under the theme, “We Educate, You Innovate.” The event will be held on Friday, April 12 at Constitution Park, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Academic Outreach will showcase the college’s diverse collection of academic […]

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St. Kitts And Nevis Nursing And Midwifery Services Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan To Enhance Healthcare Delivery

Basseterre, St. Kitts – During a historic ceremony today (April 10, 2024), the Ministry of Health facilitated the launch of the St. Kitts and Nevis Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan 2024-2028, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards advancing healthcare excellence in the Federation. The strategic plan is essential for ensuring ongoing organisational success and […]

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