The University of the West Indies held its commencement ceremony over the weekend. Many Dominicans formed part of the graduating class including the Valedictorian, Ms.Novenia Norissia Isaac and mother and daughter duo, Delia Cuffy-Weekes and Natasha Jervier. Veteran teacher at the Portsmouth Secondary School, Ms. Rose Romain, said, “My accomplishment of a BSC in Youth […]
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Dorothy Laurent of Petite Soufriere was crowned Madam Wob Dwiyet 2019, last night at the Old Mill Cultural Center. Laurent also won the award for Best in Creative Creole Fashion and Best in Wob Dwiyet. The third runner up position went to Christina Charles of Grandbay while the second runner up position went to Theresa Honore […]
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The United States embassy in Barbados has made a donation of technological equipment amounting to over $10,000 to the Roseau Public Library. The donation includes laptops, projector, tablets, camera, and headphones. Public Affairs Officer at the embassy, Larry Socha says that all of this equipment will benefit the staff of the Ministry of Education, the […]
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Kent Edwards says that he has been known as Kent Edwards the Pharmacist; the one to call in emergencies whether day or night, sun or rain. He says that the people of the constituency have looked up to him as a brother, son, father figure and friend. He says that he is now known as the […]
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Dominica will join sister islands in the Caribbean in a silent protest/ march on Friday, October 18, 2019. The March organized by the Business and Professional Women of Dominica will be to bring attention to the issue of violence against women and children. The March will begin at the Arawak House of Culture and end […]
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The United Workers Party presented its candidate for the Grandbay constituency at a press conference earlier this morning in the person of Nept Pacquette. Pacquette says that his candidacy is like that of his relative, former Prime Minister Hon. Pierre ‘Pierro’ Charles who stood and represented his people. Nept says that he is offering himself […]
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The Portsmouth Secondary School Environmental Club played its part in keeping Dominica clean and green. According to Ms. Erita Valerie each week the club engages in positive vibes. “This week it was outside the four walls of our school and in the community. We met earlier in the term and decided that we would do […]
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Dominican students continue to excel at colleges and universities the world over. About eight Dominican students recently graduated from Monroe College in St.Lucia. Taisha Dupuis, who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance was top of her class with a 4.0 Grade Point Average(GPA). She said, “I feel great knowing […]
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The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is conducting investigations into a traffic collision that occurred about 5:00 PM on Thursday 10, October at Victoria, Delices. According to reports, the driver of motorcycle registration number PW669 lost control and collided with a Redimix concrete truck, registration number TO184. The driver, David Sorhaindo was pronounced dead at the […]
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In observance of World Mental Health Day, the Ministry of Health and Social Services will begin an awareness campaign throughout the island to focus on suicide. Dr. Nadia Wallace says, “The highlight of this campaign is to conduct consultations within the ministry of Health and Social Services as we prepare to establish a standard operating […]
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