Dominica’s Chief Cultural Officer, Raymond Lawrence concluded that the Independence celebrations were successful inspite of the changes made to some events to accommodate measures and protocols brought about because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “Particular areas of strength were the dressing up in Creole wear, the preparation and consumption of local foods and the […]

At the press briefing of the Ministry of Health on Friday 6, November, the nation was informed that face masks or face coverings are mandatory in public places. The announcement was made by the Attorney General, Levi Peter, in light of increased cases of COVID-19 on island. He said, “The first relevant provision will provide […]

Issued: Monday, 9th November 2020 at 12:00noon until 12 noon Tuesday 10th November. 2020. **** Hazard Information **** Low-level moisture moving in from the south together with favorable upper level support over the area has been generating cloudy to overcast skies and moderate to heavy showers across parts of Dominica. Rainfall accumulations of 65.8mm have already been […]

National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shaluddin Ahmed confirmed that COVID-19 cases on island are rising. He said that 2 additional cases have been identified from the cluster of cases in Mahaut/Jimmit bringing the total number of cases from the area to 21. Contact tracing has identified 239 individuals. 20 of whom tested positive. Ahmed said that the […]

Monroe College, the New York-based institution offering Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia, held its Annual Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Sandals Grande, Beach Resort and Spa (Pigeon Island, Gros Islet) for local graduates. Two separate ceremonies were held to allow for proper social distancing […]