CDPF Arrests Several Persons Entering Dominica Illegally; PM Says Zero Tolerance For Illegal Entrants

CDPF Arrests Several Persons Entering Dominica Illegally; PM Says Zero Tolerance For Illegal Entrants

The Prime Minister of Dominica announced yesterday that the country has a zero tolerance policy against those who are entering the country illegally or through unauthorized ports of entry. The Prime  Minister’s made these statements after reports from the police that several persons have been arrested for illegal entry in the past week. Chief of […]

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 Update: Police Investigate Two  Recent Deaths

Update: Police Investigate Two Recent Deaths

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) is conducting investigations into the death of Raymond Albert who fell from a Breadfruit Tree in Layou Park at 6 pm on Sunday 9 August, 2020. According to information received, the body was found by a farmer who heard the sound of branches breaking from the tree and […]

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 Former Umpire weighs In On Decision To Decriminalize Small Amounts Of Marijauna; Expresses Concern For Athletes And Advises Government To Tread Cautiously.

Former Umpire weighs In On Decision To Decriminalize Small Amounts Of Marijauna; Expresses Concern For Athletes And Advises Government To Tread Cautiously.

Former International Cricket Umpire and President of the Dominica Olympic Committee, Billy Doctrove, said that a decision to decriminalize small amounts of Marijuana may not be the best for Dominica’s youth. Doctrove said, “The area that disturbs me most is the intention to legalize small portions per individual for recreational purposes. What this means is […]

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 Government To Regulate Institutions Caring For Elderly

Government To Regulate Institutions Caring For Elderly

The Government is Dominica is moving forward with plans to implement a policy to regulate the operations of institutions providing care for the elderly and persons with special needs. Minister for Senior Citizens and Dominicans with Disabilities, Dr. Adis King, said, “Government provides on an annual basis over 1.1 million dollars to nine Government assisted […]

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 Mural To Commemorate Community Activist

Mural To Commemorate Community Activist

A mural was done in Mero one year after the death of community activist, Avandale Baptist. Jr.Baptist is remembered as the one pushing for many  infrastructural projects such as road construction and repair. As a member of the Mero Enhancement Committee, he was  instrumental in organizing and executing numerous community tourism initiatives. A memorial mass […]

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