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Vacancy Notice - Technical Planning Officer, Virgin Islands
The Government of the Virgin Islands invites qualified and professional applicants to apply for the post of Technical Planning Officer, Department of Disaster Management. Closing date for applications is July 13, 2009.
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Wed, 1 Jul 2009, 11:29
H1N1 Influenza Confirmed in Saint Lucia
On the evening of Friday June 26, 2009, the Ministry of Health was informed by CAREC (Caribbean Epidemiology Center based in Trinidad) that the first case of H1N1 Influenza had been confirmed in Saint Lucia.
Wed, 1 Jul 2009, 10:32
Barbados to modify and test Tsunami Warning Protocols
Members of staff from the Department of Emergency Management and the Coastal Zone Management Authority are among representatives from 30 local agencies and organisations who will modify and test tsunami warning protocols at a two-day national workshop to be held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, between June 29 and 30, 2009.
Fri, 26 Jun 2009, 13:49
At 18th meeting… CDERA looks at transition to CDEMA
The 18th meeting of the Council of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) convened in Georgetown yesterday with an extensive agenda dealing with the advancement of comprehensive disaster management for the region.
Fri, 26 Jun 2009, 10:53
Remarks of the CDERA Coordinator at the 18th Meeting of the CDERA Council
First let me thank the Government of Guyana for the arrangements made to host this, 18th Meeting of the Council of CDERA. The strong consultation and continuous dialogue has very much facilitated the successful convening of this meeting at these challenging times.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2009, 16:00
Climate change tempo ups
The major Caribbean disaster preparedness agency meets here today with a primary focus on climate change as Guyana and the region ups the tempo ahead of a crucial United Nations summit in December.
Thu, 25 Jun 2009, 14:48
Caribbean gets euro5 million for disaster mitigation plans
THE European Commission on Wednesday announced a euro5-million grant to assist the Caribbean with its disaster mitigation plans for the 2009 hurricane season, which started June 1 and runs until November 30.
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Tue, 23 Jun 2009, 13:45
NEMO (Saint Lucia) encourages Care for the August holidays
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) Secretariat is encouraging Camp Planners to consider reviewing their medical support for the August Holidays camps within the context of the global pandemic alert to the H1N1 influenza virus.
Mon, 15 Jun 2009, 17:00
Address by the Honourable Charles Saverin at the opening of Hazard Awareness Week in Dominica
As we enter this year’s Hurricane Season, the Office of Disaster Management (ODP), has undertaken a special programme to sensitize the population not only to the risks posed by hurricanes but many other risks to which we remain vulnerable even during the hurricane season.
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Tue, 9 Jun 2009, 14:49
Key agencies in the Virgin Islands discuss preparations for hurricane season
The Virgin Islands National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) convened its annual meeting today (June 4), chaired by His Excellency the Governor David Pearey at the Maria’s By The Sea Hotel’s Conference Room.
Fri, 5 Jun 2009, 09:50
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