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Healthy Caribbean Coalition launches regional campaign to challenge junk food marketing in schools
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (468+ words) A regional public health campaign is urging Caribbean citizens to rethink the growing presence of unhealthy food and beverage brands in schools, arguing that educational institutions should prioritize children's health rather than serve as platforms for corporate marketing. Running from…...
Community Policing Initiative promotes vaccination awareness in Tete Morne and Montin
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (256+ words) Dominica News Online The Commonwealth of Dominica Community Policing Initiative partnered with the Grand Bay Police, the Grand Bay Fire and Ambulance Service, and members of the health sector on Saturday, May 9, 2026, to support a student vaccination drive at Tete…...
CXC delivers message reaffirming fair and human-centred approach to AI use in school-based assessments
4+ week, 1+ day ago (414+ words) The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has delivered a clear and empathetic message to students, educators, and parents throughout the region, stressing that its policies on artificial intelligence (AI) in School-Based Assessments (SBAs) are rooted in fairness, professional judgement, and trust in…...
Dominican students to showcase innovation at national STEM Fair 2026
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (194+ words) Students across Dominica are set to put their creativity and problem-solving skills on display as the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training, and National Excellence hosts a national STEM Fair today, Friday, May 8, 2026. The event will take place…...
Dominican Musician urges return of music education
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) Dominican musician Cornell "Fingers" Phillip has called for the reintroduction of music education in schools across Dominica, stressing its cultural and social importance. Speaking on the Creole Heartbeat Program recently, Phillip stressed that music is not only a creative outlet…...
Caribbean poetry contest winners announced by Macmillan Education
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (170+ words) Macmillan Education Caribbean has revealed the winners of its "Language Tree New Branches" Poetry Competition, which drew participation from across the Caribbean region. Julia Sander, who served as the competition's judge, remarked on the high caliber of entries across all…...
OP-ED: Why back-to-school time shouldn't mean back to unhealthy food marketing
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (437+ words) " As a parent experiencing "First Day of School" for the first time, it was both exciting and overwhelming. I spent the last few months eagerly shopping for all the essentials a toddler needs to thrive in pre-school. Yet this. .. Like…...