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A new World Trade Organization report warned on Wednesday, Artificial intelligence could boost the value of trade in goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040, but without adequate policies it could also exacerbate economic divides. According to the WTO’s World Trade Report, lower trade costs and enhanced productivity could drive substantial increases in trade and […]
Antigua and Barbuda has launched a new tertiary institution described as “revolutionary,” following the merger of several post-secondary colleges into one national college. The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) was formally unveiled Tuesday at Sandals Grande. It combines Antigua State College, the Antigua and Barbuda International Institute of Technology, and the Antigua
In sports, Dominican batsman Alick Athanaze has earned a place in the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against India from October 2nd to 14th. The tour, which will be the West Indies’ first Test series in India since 2018 and part of the ICC World Test Championship, sees Athanaze named among
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy has distributed 73 stainless steel tables to 53 agro-processors under the Dominica Agriculture Emergency Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday morning with government officials, World Bank representatives, beneficiaries and the media in attendance. The tables, valued at approximately $268,000, are
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The Dominica Police Force has taken a major step towards modernizing its operations with the handover of new equipment for a pilotPolice Records Management Information System today. The system, an open-source platform already in use in six Caribbean countries, will allow police officers to capture, store, and manage case reports and operational information more efficiently.
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Denmark has announced plans to increase investment in Greenland, pledging 1.6 billion Danish crowns ($253 million) between 2026 and 2029 for healthcare and infrastructure projects. The funding will support a new landing strip in eastern Greenland, a deep-water port in the south, and cover the costs of Greenlandic patients treated in Danish hospitals. The move
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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has announced that civil servants in St Lucia will receive a special bonus with their December 2025 salaries, marking the first time in the country’s history that public officers will benefit from consecutive year-end bonuses. Pierre made the announcement during the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Castries East Constituency,
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The President’s Charities Foundation is preparing to host its Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, October 11th, at Jungle Bay Resort and Spa in Soufrière. The formal evening, graced by President Sylvanie Burton and her husband, will feature a three-course dinner and live entertainment. Proceeds will go directly to organizations that support children, the elderly, persons
Environment and Kalinago Upliftment Minister, Cozier Frederick, has called on Dominicans to move from science to action in the fight against ozone depletion and climate change. Speaking at a ceremony to mark International Ozone Day on Tuesday, the Minister said that while Dominica has a small carbon footprint, the island remains on the frontline of
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The Government of Dominica has announced a new gun amnesty program, aimed at reducing the number of illegal firearms on the island.National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore made the announcement following two recent shootings that left one person dead and three others injured. He warned that the government is determined to prevent gun violence from becoming
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