Roseau, Dominica – (November 19, 2020), The Government of Dominica has taken a responsible decision to revise the COVID-19 Country Risk Classifications for travel from the CARICOM Travel Bubble, Low, Medium and High-Risk Countries. Effective Wednesday November 18, 2020, St. Lucia has been reclassified to the HIGH RISK classification. Travellers from St. Lucia to Dominica […]
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Deputy Chief of Police, Davidson Valerie confirmed that legislation has been enacted to govern large gatherings and wearing of masks. The regulation is known as the Environmental Health Services COVID-19 Amendment Regulations 2020. Valerie reiterated that according to said regulation there shall be no gathering of 200 or more persons with the exception of religious […]
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According to National Epidemiologist, Dr.Shaluddin Ahmed, there has been four new cases of COVID-19 on island. Two of the four cases have been linked to a cluster which originated at the All Saints University, while the third case was discovered by rapid testing at the airport and the fourth case is a foreign national identified […]
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We announce the death of Bernard Vernon Lanquedoc. He was a member of the DACMEN Group. Age: 80 of: Boetica who resided in Salisbury He died on 6th November, 2020 at DCFH He will be remembered by: Wife: Octavia Lanquedoc Children: Julie, Trevor, Vernon Junoir, Luvie, Evonia Grand-children: Jahmal, Jamila, Giovani, Judal, Kerinna, Jason, Trevilla, […]
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Washington, D.C., November 18, 2020 (PAHO) —Delivering vaccines for COVID-19 “will be challenging and costly “so it is vital that countries start preparing now,” said Jarbas Barbosa, Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization during a press briefing today. Projections for Latin America and the Caribbean show that vaccinating 20% of the population will […]
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ROSEAU – In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and the U.S. Embassy for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are excited to announce the launch of Startup Huddles in Saint Lucia and six Eastern Caribbean countries. These “Huddles” will support local entrepreneurs in honing their pitch skills and discovering solutions to the […]
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Hon.Irving McIntyre, Minister of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment said that while a shortage of nurses is a worldwide issue, the Government of Dominica is committed to recruit and retain nurses on the island. He said, “The Ministry has placed emphasis on the recruitment and training on all categories of staff to include nurses. […]
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Blue and Green Economy and Food Security is in the process of putting plans in place to roll out the White Potatoe season. According to White Potatoe Coordinator, Delroy Williams, farmers may begin to register for the seeds which are expected to arrive early December. He said, “The established date for […]
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Rianna Patterson, videographer, photographer and the founder of Dominica Dementia Foundation is planning to produce a documentary film on Dementia. Rianna founded this charity due to the passing of her grandfather Terry Vidal in Dominica, and received the Queens Young Leader award in 2017. The Dementia Island Journey film will focus on culture in Dominica […]
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Dr. Adis King, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Youth at Risk, Gender Affairs, Seniors’ Security and Dominicans with Disabilities announced that the Government will participate in a Child Justice programme in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Reform Project (JJRP) which is a joint initiative between the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and United […]
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