Launch of new OECS-UNICEF initiative to connect all OECS schools to the internet
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 — The OECS Commission has launched ProjectConnect, which is the first pillar of the GIGA initiative – a global initiative to connect every school to the internet, and every young person to information, opportunity and choice. ProjectConnect…
20 years of ‘Dreamy Weddings’ in the Caribbean
By Shajunee Gumbs From OECS Wednesday, November 27, 2019 — Dreamy Weddings recently launched its 20th Anniversary Celebrations and has announced its first-ever Group Vow Renewal in St. Kitts for November 7, 2020. The exciting event was held at the St….
ECLAC Caribbean tackles street harassment in Trinidad and Tobago
Street harassment is a commonplace experience for women and girls in Trinidad and Tobago. Statistics do not exist on its prevalence, but women and girls report that it is a daily experience which is tolerated as a social norm. Street…
Dr C Justin Robinson promoted to Professor at The UWI Cave Hill Campus
From UWI Open Campus he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, November 27, 2019—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr C. Justin Robinson as the newest Professor at The UWI Cave Hill…
Distinguished businessman Aziz Hadeed appointed Chair of The UWI Five Islands Campus Council
From UWI Open Campus Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, November 26, 2019—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) announces the appointment of Mr Aziz Hadeed, CBE, as the Campus Council Chair of its newest campus at Five Islands in Antigua…
New WHO-led study says majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active ….
….putting their current and future health at risk From World Health Organization The first ever global trends for adolescent insufficient physical activity show that urgent action is needed to increase physical activity levels in girls and boys aged 11 to…
Bacteria in your spit might play a role in heart disease
From Newsmax Bacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different from that of healthy people, according to a small study. The finding could open the door for new strategies to fight heart disease. The preliminary…
CUPRA opens its first CUPRA Garage worldwide in Mexico
The brand expands around the world The CUPRA brand makes its debut in Mexico with the launch of the CUPRA Ateca The CUPRA Garage is located in an exclusive part of Mexico City CUPRA also opens six CUPRA Corners in…
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iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman: DEH Bulk Waste Removal Campaign Begins The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) commenced its annual bulk waste removal activity in the Eastern District on Saturday, 16 November 2019 and will conclude in West Bay on 20 December 2019. The DEH…