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Could the answer to 100% renewable energy in Dominica be under the ground?

It’s called geothermal energy, and it’s an exciting prospect for the country. Geothermal has none of the intermittency issues of…

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Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis

Haitians have been facing a multitude of challenges over the years, encompassing political, security, social and economic issues. The protracted…

2 years ago

Polluting rivers, beaches and the ocean: How can Trinidad solve its plastics problem?

The Maraval river winds its way through Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad & Tobago, reaching the sea at…

2 years ago

From Dominica to Vogue: Big dreams on a small island

Small island developing States (SIDS) often benefit from good weather, sandy beaches and lush countryside, attracting large numbers of tourists,…

2 years ago

First Person: ‘Our tears are dry, we are exhausted.’ Youth voices in Haiti

Duval Dormeus is part of a group supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund and was first interviewed by UN News…

2 years ago

First Person: Crafting a new life after a devastating hurricane

44-year-old Vanessa Winston lives in Roseau, the capital of Dominica, where she runs a small-scale business primarily making bespoke, hand-made…

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Indigenous Kalinago lead the way towards making Dominica ‘climate resilient’

Dominica, which lies in Eastern Caribbean, is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events, which are being exacerbated by the climate…

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Guterres welcomes creation of transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders

In a statement issued on Saturday by his Spokesman, the UN chief welcomed the publication on Friday, 12 April of…

2 years ago

Colombia serves as ‘a model’ for countries using dialogue to forge peace

“However difficult and demanding of patience, Colombia’s decision to prioritise dialogue as a principal means to resolve conflict sets the…

2 years ago

Ecuador-Mexico: ‘Cardinal principle’ of diplomatic inviolability must be upheld says UN chief

In a statement released on Saturday night, António Guterres said he was alarmed by the raid on the embassy in…

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