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Dominican Librarian trains community members to support reading at home
June 22, 2020 | Comments: 3Ashely Gustave, the Librarian at the Coulibistrie Primary School, is fostering reading during school closures by supporting parents/caregivers and community members. Concerned that children are not getting continuous learning while at home, Ms. Gustave is supporting reading efforts of early...
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VIDEO: COVID-19 and women in the Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture & National Food Security
March 11, 2021
The Ministry of the Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture & National Food Security stands in solidarity with all women and observed Monday 8th March 2021 as International Womens’ Day.
Women make up a significant portion of our staff population serving in the frontline as Agricultural Officers, Plant Quarantine Officers, Fisheries Liaison Officers. Women are also engaging in farming and fishing and vending of these commodities weekly on the local markets, packaging for export and processing for added-value.
We hope that you can take time to watch this short video as we seek to recognize these women who despite the COVID 19 pandemic were able to continue in their positions and continued to engage their clientele sometimes above and beyond.