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AI Conference highlights potential to transform Caribbean healthcare
The Antigua Observer
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June 17, 2025
- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] A leading physician is calling for the Caribbean to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a solution to the region’s mounting healthcare challenges, arguing that the technology could help...
$60 Million Chinese Re-piping Grant to Support Major Infrastructure Overhaul
Antigua News Room
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June 16, 2025
$60 Million Chinese Re-piping Grant to Support Major Infrastructure Overhaul Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas has confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda is set to receive a US$60 million grant from China to support a national re-piping initiative...
At Health First, Bedside Manner Isn’t Just a Nicety — It’s a Vital Part of Healing From the OR to Final Goodbye
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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A cap, a touch, a tear: How small gestures help patients heal WATCH – Linda’s Story, Forever Grateful for a Second Chance: Dr. Paul Keller – and his bedside manner – wiped Linda Durbin’s worries away. Hippocrates, the “father of medicine,” taught...
OAS Secretary General meets with PM Browne ahead of historic Assembly
The Antigua Observer
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - His Excellency Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Monday, ahead of the commencement of the 55th Regular Session of the OAS...
‘Not a career politician’: Dr. Priya Punnoose to run in Democratic race for Virginia’s District 11
The American Bazaar
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June 23, 2025
Dr. Priya Punnoose, a psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health, has announced her run for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. She announced her candidacy for the June 28 Democratic primary, seeking to fill the...
Buckleys Storage Tank Nearing Completion of Refurbishments; New Reservoir Planned for New Winthorpes
Antigua News Room
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June 16, 2025
Buckleys Storage Tank Nearing Completion of Refurbishments; New Reservoir Planned for New Winthorpes Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas has confirmed that restoration work on a key water storage tank in Buckleys is nearing completion, as part of...
UWI FIC AI Conference Kicks-Off Critical conversations on Caribbean AI Adoption begin
Antigua News Room
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June 24, 2025
=The second annual 5IR Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference hosted by The University of the West Indies (UWI), Five Islands Campus (FIC) is underway. ‘ The two-day conference themed ‘Bridging Digital Frontiers: AI For Caribbean Sustainability’...
CAF and The Trust for the Americas support youth innovation in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 26, 2025
CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth digital training initiative in Grenada. The announcement was made during the 55th General...
CAF, The Trust for the Americas to support youth innovation in Grenada
St. Vincent Times
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June 26, 2025
Agreement signed during OAS General Assembly to create Grenada’s first Youth Innovation Center CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth...
Women’s Heart: Intricacies and Complications
ETHealthworld.com
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June 26, 2025
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women worldwide and yet, women’s heart health is often overlooked and misdiagnosed. Women often present with atypical, non-classic symptoms such as fatigue, jaw pain, acid reflux,...
Ponant adds Central American & Caribbean journeys for winter 2027
Travel Press
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June 24, 2025
Ponant Explorations has announced an extensive deployment of 48 voyages across 11 unique itineraries in Central America and the Caribbean for the 2026-2027 winter season. From November 2026 through April 2027, the line will operate 34 Caribbean...
Trump considering adding another 36 countries to his no travel list including African and Caribbean nations: report
The Independent
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June 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Over 900 students to graduate from SVG Community College today
NBC SVG
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June 24, 2025
More than nine hundred students will graduate today from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College this year, having completed various programmes there. The College will hold its Annual Graduation Ceremony from two this afternoon at...
Dr Philmore Benjamin Appointed Consultant to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services
Antigua News Room
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June 12, 2025
Dr Philmore Benjamin Appointed Consultant to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services Dr Philmore Benjamin, a former long-standing member of the United Progressive Party (UPP), has been appointed as a consultant to Antigua and Barbuda’s community...
APUA’s Water unit hits daily production quota of nine million gallons, officials say
The Antigua Observer
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June 13, 2025
- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says it has reached a milestone in water production, achieving a daily output of nine million imperial gallons of water and government officials are...
Canadian Firm to Handle Payments on Virgin Voyages’ Sailor App
Cruise Hive
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June 25, 2025
Virgin Voyages is the latest brand in Sir Richard Branson’s global conglomerate to sign on with Nuvei, a Montreal-based payment processor that will power the cruise line’s Sailor app. Like virtually all cruise lines, Virgin Voyages enables guests...
Ministry of Health Engages in Groundbreaking Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
Antigua News Room
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June 24, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Ministry of Health was represented at the landmark AI Conference at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus on 23 and 24 June, 2025. The conference which explored the transformative role of...
Cabinet Approves Scholarships for Advanced AI and Dolby Atmos Music Production Training
Antigua News Room
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June 12, 2025
Cabinet Approves Scholarships for Advanced AI and Dolby Atmos Music Production Training In recognition of the transformative role of emerging technologies in the global music industry, the Cabinet has approved scholarships for six promising young...
University hosts sustainability talk, tree planting & Green Lunch event
Bedford Today
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June 24, 2025
The University of Bedfordshire recently marked World Environment Day with a special event bringing together students, staff, and external guests for an afternoon of environmental discussion and action including a tree planting ceremony. •...
This Tiny Beach Bar Has Its Own Little Caribbean Island, Beach Huts and Unforgettable Afternoons
Caribbean Journal
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June 12, 2025
You step off the ferry and straight into barefoot theater. The crossing from Barnacle Point on Antigua takes barely four minutes, just enough time to watch turquoise water trade glances with the gleaming runway of V. C. Bird International Airport...