[Nigeria Coronavirus Pandemic]
United Nations: Help and funding are needed urgently for millions of people in Nigeria who have been hit severely by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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CARICOM: WE ARE DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE WORSENING POLITICAL CRISIS IN HAITI
[Caribbean News\Haiti]
CARICOM has expressed the Community’s concerns about Haiti during a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General during the UN General Assembly two weeks ago. The Secretariat noted that the series of demonstrations throughout the country, calling for the President to step down, were increasing in size and intensity with outbreaks of looting, vandalism and violence which have led to casualties. On several occasions, the demonstrations have paralyzed the country for days. The crisis has led to a deteriorating social, economic and humanitarian situation.
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BAHAMAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: CURRENT HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF RESPONSE MORE EFFICIENT
[Hurricane Dorian Aftermath]
Hon. Katherine Forbes-Smith: “The outpouring of generosity and caring has been, and continues to be, truly remarkable. As we move forward with the relief operation, we ask that all residents of Grand Bahama remain focused on caring for the needs of our people and ultimately rebuilding our community. Now is the time that we all need to pull together as one, and be strong and supportive neighbors for each other.”
