An award-winning journalist from Nassau, Bahamas, Deandre Williamson is a passionate about her career. She's always striving for excellence in her reporting.
The Bahamas
Joined May 2011
- Tweets207
- Following420
- Followers141
- Likes583
Deandre Williamson retweeted
#OASinBahamas: The #OAS_EOM met with the President of the Bahamas Press Club, Anthony Capron, and member Deandre Williamson. During the encounter, the press representatives shared their viewpoints and observations regarding the role of the media in the electoral process for the May 12 General Elections. ๐ง๐ธ๐ณ๏ธ
Deandre Williamson retweeted
From Nassau & Paradise Island, we proudly celebrate The Bahamas' Independence Day! ๐ง๐ธโจ
Join us for an unforgettable celebration and getaway! Learn about our rich history: bit.ly/3RZYn6j
Deandre Williamson retweeted
๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐, ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐! #bahamas ๐ง๐ธ
Boasting breathtaking sapphire waters and over 700 islands, this beautiful CARICOM nation also faces some of the harshest realities of climate change.
For a detailed look: wp.me/pa0qC3-7PB
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Together with partners, IOM is currently on the ground assessing the needs of people in the areas affected by #HurricaneBeryl in the #Caribbean.
Homes, hospitals, and infrastructure have been destroyed. There is an immediate need for essential emergency relief.
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Given the wreckage caused by #HurricaneBeryl in the #Caribbean, UN chief @antonioguterres has announced USD $4 million will be made available from the Central Emergency Response Fund to kickstart humanitarian operations.
@UN_Spokesperson Statement ๐ bit.ly/3zscBGB
Deandre Williamson retweeted
The first @cdemacu assessment team is on the ground in ๐ป๐จ, supported by @UNmigration and UN๐บ๐ณ partners. PM @ComradeRalph called the rebuilding after #HurricaneBeryl a "herculean" effort. Needs are growing, and our team is ready to support.
๐ธ#UnionIsland
ALT Debris and Hugh Mulzac Square, Union Island, St Vincent & the Grenadines
ALT Container office overturned, in Union Island, St Vincent & the Grenadines
ALT Concrete frame of damaged building, with destroyed buildings in community in the background, on Union Island SVG
ALT Fishing boat in a street on Union Island, St Vincent & the Grenadines, after the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Livelihoods have been affected by this powerful hurricane.
Deandre Williamson retweeted
๐๏ธ Get ready to report on island issues & #SIDS4 with Deandre Williamson, a journalist & editor from The #Bahamas ๐ง๐ธ
At tomorrow's webinar, she will share her experiences covering UN conferences & multilateral negotiations ๐๏ธ
๐๏ธ Wed 10AM (GMT-4)
๐ Reg: bit.ly/island-issues
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Heartbreaking scenes emerging from Union Island, Grenadines ๐ป๐จ after #HurricaneBeryl.
PM Gonsalves says local comms are down. UNICEF is on standby to assess the situation & deliver life-saving supplies to affected populations in the Eastern Caribbean.
๐ท: Dr Ralph Gonsalves
Deandre Williamson retweeted
๐๏ธ Get ready for the upcoming #SmallIslands Conference with a United Nations webinar breaking down everything journalists and storytellers need to know to cover the event.
๐ฆ๐ฌ #SIDS4 takes place #AntiguaandBarbuda, 27-30 May! nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzjmwDโฆ
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Pressure to bury the truth threatens a free press. #WorldPressFreedomDay is a reminder that a free and independent media is necessary to hold power accountable and report on the truth, no matter how murky the waters get.
#PressForThePlanet #WPFDUG
Cartoon by @chrisatuk
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Are you a journalist aged 22-35 from a developing country and passionate about @UN's work?
Apply for #RAF2024, a unique opportunity to report from #UNHQ this September.
Deadline: 15 March 2024. APPLY NOW! un.org/en/raf/application202โฆ
More info at un.org/en/raf
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Feedback time! We are happy that #UNRAF2023 Fellows gave us a high score ๐๐๐๐๐ and all of them would recommend @unraf to their #journalist peers ๐ฏโ
Take a look at the infographic below๐
#ReportWithRAF
Deandre Williamson retweeted
We give our sincerest farewell ๐ซto @Deandre6Deandre for participating in #UNRAF2023. We wish you all the best!โค๏ธ
#ReportWithRAF #MeetTheFellows
Deandre Williamson retweeted
We all need to #ActNow for the #GlobalGoals, as reaching them impacts us all. Special guests @ingridsilva, @JMunozActor and @alex_aworld discussed the importance of achieving them at #SDGLive. Watch the session here ๐ media.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1โฆ
Deandre Williamson retweeted
#TBT: Near the end of #UNRAF2023, Fellows were honoured to meet @SelwinHart, Special Adviser to @antonioguterres on #ClimateAction and Just Transition, where he discussed #ClimateEmergency and challenges faced by developing countries๐บ๏ธ
#ReportWithRAF
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Our Fellows were honored to hear @UN_PGA brief the press this noon, when he summarized #UNGA78 achievements ๐๏ธ๐บ๐ณ๐. Fellows were able to pose questions on #PressFreedom and #Haiti + #Ukraine crises.
#UNRAF2023 #ReportWithRAF
Deandre Williamson retweeted
#TBT: Last week, we visited @WSJ NY offices where @charlesforelle, @gefairclough+@sarasmunoz and @BustilloM+@stefaniei shared with #unraf Fellows WSJ's mission, stories in global news coverage and WSJ's angle on climate reporting.
#UNRAF2023 #ReportWithRAF
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Time to "flip the script" and let our @unraf Fellows be in the spotlight๐ฅ! Thank you @StJohnsU + Prof Michael Rizzo for hosting the talk yesterday where Fellows shared their experience, passion & tips on #journalism with students. Wishing them the best!
#UNRAF2023 #ReportWithRAF
Deandre Williamson retweeted
Climate change is just as much of a crisis as the war in Ukraine and other parts of the world said #Barbados Prime Minister @miaamormottley ๐ง๐ง in her address to the General Debate of #UNGA where she called for a reformed Security Council that can address it as such.
@caricomorg