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UAE: Want to study medicine abroad? A parent & student 7-step guide
Khaleej Times
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Studying medicine abroad is an exciting, life-changing journey -- one that opens doors to world-class education, diverse clinical exposure, and global career pathways. For students in the UAE—where more than 215 private schools offer over 17...
Thinking Of Studying Medicine Abroad? Seven Steps To Get Started
Daily Independent
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August 29, 2025
0 Studying medicine abroad is an exciting and life-changing opportunity – one that opens the door to global education, diverse clinical experiences, and an international medical career. But it also means making big choices and being prepared. To...
Grenada continues to strengthen healthcare ties with US partners
Now Grenada
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August 28, 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing Grenada’s healthcare system, officials from the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, 26 August, met with the newly installed US Principal Officer Cindy Diouf, hospital administrators, and 2 US military doctors...
Neilon Franklyn was one of Grenada’s “brightest young sons”
Now Grenada
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August 28, 2025
The late Neilon Franklyn, who served as a Senator in the Upper House of Parliament, will always be remembered as a “model” citizen and one of Grenada’s “brightest young sons,” said MP Peter David, leader of the opposition D Movement. “What struck...
Grenada shines at Caribbean Association of Pharmacists Conference
Now Grenada
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August 27, 2025
The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) recently hosted its Annual Caribbean Conference (CAP CON) under the theme “Pharmacy 2025 and Beyond: Transforming Healthcare through Innovation, Accountability, and Research.” The event brought...
Shockwaves in Grenada as Saint Lucia hands Antigua and Barbuda first defeat
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 28, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Tanteen Netball Court witnessed a major upheaval in the fifth ECCB International Netball Series as Saint Lucia stunned tournament heavyweights Antigua and Barbuda, storming to a commanding 45-33 victory. - Advertisement...
Thinking of Studying Medicine Abroad? 7 Steps to Get Started
South Africa Today
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August 27, 2025
Studying medicine abroad is an exciting and life-changing opportunity – one that opens the door to global education, diverse clinical experiences, and an international medical career. But it also means making big choices and being prepared. To...
GHTA donates over EC$300,000 in supplies to General Hospital
Now Grenada
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August 27, 2025
The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA), through its Tourism Enhancement Fund, on 26 August, officially donated over hospital supplies valued at EC$308,000 to the General Hospital in a formal ceremony attended by the Minister of Health,...
Trump Administration Weaponizes U.S. Visas As Political Tools
News Americas Now
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August 29, 2025
By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 29, 2025: For Donald Trump, the U.S. visa has become less a travel document than a political weapon. From Grenada and Cuba to countries in Africa and Latin America, Washington is now...
Dr. Russell Gregory of BCMC Rural Health Clinic Speaks to Rotary Club
Saline River News - Arkansas
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August 27, 2025
The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Aug. 26 inside the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church for its final meeting of the month. Rotarian Dennen Cuthbertson presented the program of Russell Gregory, M.D., to the group. Dr. Gregory is the...
Grenada minister’s ex-wife threatens Ian Alleyne with lawsuit over ‘US visa’ post
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 25, 2025
News Jada Loutoo 2 Hrs Ago Ian Alleyne. - ATTORNEYS for Dr Ophelia Wells, a Grenada-based public policy consultant and the ex-wife of Grenada’s finance minister, have issued a pre-action protocol letter to Crime Watch talk-show host and producer...
GHTA launches free prostate cancer screenings
Now Grenada
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August 29, 2025
The Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association (GHTA) proudly announces the launch of its Free Prostate Cancer Screening Programme throughout September in commemoration of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In partnership with Allied Medical Services and...
Grenadian Kelvin Dragon has been named Pharmacist of the Year
DBS Radio
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August 25, 2025
The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) has awarded Grenadian Kelvin Dragon the title of Pharmacist of the Year. Dragon received the honor during the closing ceremony of the 45th annual conference of the Caribbean Association of...
Caribbean Health Leaders Gather in Antigua to Boost Emergency Preparedness
Antigua News Room
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August 26, 2025
Caribbean health leaders are meeting in St. John’s this week to strengthen regional preparedness for public health emergencies. The workshop, hosted at Jolly Beach Hotel, brings together officials from Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St....
PAHO and CARICOM sign 2025-2029 Sub-regional Health Cooperation Strategy
Searchlight
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August 26, 2025
(L-R) DR. CARLA N. BARNETT, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa A JOINT SUB-REGIONAL Cooperation Strategy that will provide a coordinated...
Former Grenadian Senator Neilon Franklyn dies at 28
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 25, 2025
Neilon Franklyn, one of Grenada’s youngest senators, has died at the age of 28. Franklyn, who represented the main opposition New National Party (NNP) in the 11th Parliament, collapsed on Sunday and passed away at the General Hospital. The cause...
Grenada to continue talks with USA
The Nation Barbados
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August 23, 2025
St George’s, Grenada – The Government of Grenada, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this week announced that a meeting was held between Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States and a high-level delegation from the United States Department...
Antigua and Barbuda Hosts CARPHA’s Health Emergency Strategic Operations Planning Workshop
Antigua News Room
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August 25, 2025
(Antigua and Barbuda Hosts CARPHA’s Health Emergency Strategic Operations Planning Workshop) The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), is proud to host the Health Emergency Strategic...
Grenada’s Finance Minister’s US Visa Revoked Over Cuban Medical Brigade. Who’s Next in Line?
Antigua.News
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August 22, 2025
The issue first gained attention when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an expansion of Washington’s Cuba-related visa restriction policy, targeting individuals allegedly involved in forced labor linked to the Cuban labor export...
Health caution ahead of CARIFESTA XV festivities
Barbados Today
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August 22, 2025
123 As Barbados prepares to welcome thousands of performers, delegates and visitors for the regional showcase of CARIFESTA XV, the head of the local medical association urged the public to exercise increased health precautions amid rising COVID-19...