The Central Cooperative Credit Union Limited(CCCUL) has once again awarded scholarships to deserving students in fulfilling its social responsibility to the community. The CCCUL has awarded 2 merit scholarships and 2 scholarships based on need. In light of the financial difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has gone a step further and […]
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The Government of Dominica has received in excess of three million dollars under the Dominica Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (DEALCRP) aimed at ensuring food security in Dominica. The funds were reallocated to the Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC) to allow for quick access to the resources. Program Coordinator, Kervin Stephenson, says that […]
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The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the commencement of the Black Sigatoka Spray Cycles which is scheduled to begin next week. While most of the country is ready to begin, the Ministry is seeking a contractor for the Southern part of the island inclusive of Warner, Grandbay and Soufriere. Coordinator of the Black Sigatoka Disease […]
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The Pierre Charles Secondary School (PCSS) celebrated its 2020 graduates in grand style. The students were adorned with face masks, a reminder of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic which they did not allow to dampen their spirits or their ceremony. It was a true celebration of the hard work and resulting success of the students, staff […]
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The Youth Arm of the Dominica Cancer Association made it’s annual Scholarship presentation to children who are affected in some way by Cancer. The association’s fundraising efforts were greatly hampered because of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in only three scholarships being awarded. Spokesperson of the Youth Arm of the Dominica Cancer Association, Althea Cornelius said, […]
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The Government of Dominica has approved penalties for persons who disregard the quarantine measures set forth by the Ministry of Health. According to the Coordinator of the Committee for the Reopening of Borders, Dr. Laura Esprit, the following penalties have been approved. Non adherence to mandatory quarantine will result in a fine of $5000 or […]
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According to National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shaluddin Ahmed, there is 1 more confirmed case in Dominica which brings the total number of confirmed cases to 19. The individual is a British national who arrived on island on August 10. While on island, the individual had been on home quarantine for the most part, says Dr. Ahmed. […]
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The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) is investigating death of Ronnie Francis, male adult of Bellevue Rawle who was found in an unresponsive state in a pool of blood. The body was transported to the Accident and Emergency Department of the hospital where it was pronounced dead by a medical doctor. Upon examination, it […]
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It was an emotional time as the students of the North East Comprehensive School (NECS) entered the auditorium at the 14th graduation ceremony of the school. Valedictorian, Claire Ann Telemaque, charged with the privilege of reminiscing on some of the highlights of their 5 year journey, began with a quote from Benjamin Franklin which talks […]
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Stephanie James who was born and raised in the community of Vielle Case says, “I have always been passionate about helping others especially the elderly and less fortunate. This passion grew even more after my aunt who raised me, moved to the Infirmary during the latter years of her life”. Stephanie James has become a […]
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