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Features & News Last Updated: Sep 22nd, 2006 - 09:43:50


Features & News
Profile on Falisha Isahak, the First Woman Village Councillor at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation in Trinidad and Tobago

Falisha Isahak brings more focus to women's health and HIV/AIDS at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation in Trinidad and Tobago. Please click here for more information.
Sep 23, 2005, 17:54

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Profile on Grace Wells, National Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity in Trinidad and Tobago

Grace Wells manages all construction and administrative activities for Habitat for Humanity in Trinidad and Tobago. Please click here for more information.


Sep 23, 2005, 17:47

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Activism and Women's Rights in the 21st Century

Grace Talma, President of the United Nations Association of Trinidad and Tobago, was among the activists that participated in the 58th annual Department of Information for Nongovernmental Organisations Conference in New York. Please click here for more information.
Sep 23, 2005, 17:37

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Joanne Massiah Spearheads School Lunch Programme in Antigua and Barbuda

Joanne Massiah hopes the school lunch programme in Antigua and Barbuda will "influence food choices by encouraging children to adopt healthy lifestyle patterns which will lead to longer productive lives." Please click here for more information.


Sep 20, 2005, 13:05

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Dame Eugenia Charles Passes On

Dame Eugenia Charles passed away at the age of 86 in Martinique, where she was being treated for a broken hip. Please click on the here for full article.
Sep 7, 2005, 08:57

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Lorna Barrow, Treasurer of the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries, Opens Trade Mission and Business Forum in St. Vincent

Lorna Barrow, Treasurer of the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries, (BCSI) expresses optimism about the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). Please click here for full article.
Sep 8, 2005, 08:07

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Feature on Diane Seukeran, MP From Trinidad & Tobago

There is a vicitim syndrome that traps women, making them think they are still dependant, according to Diane Seukeran MP from Trinidad & Tobago. Please click here for full article.


Sep 7, 2005, 09:22

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More Women Needed in Politics: Dr. Jacqui Quinn Leandro, Minister Responsible for Gender Affairs in Antigua and Barbuda

Dr. Quinn-Leandro calls for the need to increase women's political participation and representation at the Strategic Workshop on Leadership Training and Increasing Women's Political Participation and Representation which took place from 6-9 June. Please click here for full article.


Jun 13, 2005, 09:37

Features & News
Grenada's Minister of Health, Senator Ann David Antoine, Establishes Important Health-Related Links in New York

Senator Ann David Antoine, Grenada's Minister of Health, visited the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn to discuss HIV/AIDS and other realted health issues in Grenada. Please click here for full article.
Jun 10, 2005, 08:50

Features & News
Theodora Augustina Dunbavin, St. Croix's Oldest Educator, Dies

Ms. Dunbavin, St. Croix's oldest educator, was a former teacher, principal and Deputy Commissioner of Education. In 1958 she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from New York University and in 1962 she earned a Master of Arts degree in Administration and General Education from the same institution. Please click here for full article.


Jun 9, 2005, 09:39


 

Dr. Allison Leacock, General Manager of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation in Barbados.

 

From L-R Dr. Carol Jacobs, Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and Dr. Allison Leacock, General Manager of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation in Barbados

 

 

 

 

 

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