Three Dominicans left for Barbados to attend the Caribbean Youth Forum on Drug Use Prevention

Three Dominicans left for Barbados to attend the Caribbean Youth Forum on Drug Use Prevention

The first-ever Caribbean Youth Forum on Drug Use Prevention will be held from October 21-25 in Barbados under the theme, ‘Youth Seeds into Leader Trees’. The forum organized by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) seeks to establish drug use prevention initiatives in each participating country. Dominica will […]

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 Successful Reggae Music Expo Held

Successful Reggae Music Expo Held

The first-ever Reggae Music Expo was held in Fond Cole on Saturday. The event which was organized by Nigel Christian featured music artists such as Koko Breakfast and local businesses like VGUR Custom Jewelry. There were also lots of local healthy eats and drink like Eggplant Pizza, Veggie Rolls and fruit shakes. Christian says that […]

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 Praise Festival Well on its Way

Praise Festival Well on its Way

The annual Praise Festival organized by the People’s Pentecostal Family Church kicked off last evening and continues until Wednesday. Host pastor Casmus John said that Praise Festival is a time where churches and individuals come together to celebrate the goodness of God. It is also a time for the strengthening and education of the Body […]

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 Heritage Day 2019 Celebrated in Grandfond

Heritage Day 2019 Celebrated in Grandfond

Heritage day which is celebrated during the Independence festivities was held at Grandfond on Sunday 20, September. The day began with a creole mass at the Roman Catholic Church and culminated with cultural performances in the village. There was also an exhibition at the primary school. One of the highlights of this year’s event was […]

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 Students Excel at Karate Testing Exam

Students Excel at Karate Testing Exam

A historic Black Belt Testing Exam was completed on the island recently. The students who were tested on mental strength, physical abilities and willingness to achieve their goals showed unbelievable courage. Shannah Robin says, “I have been teaching Martial Arts for over 20 years and I believe that this is one of the hardest karate […]

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 Dominicans Shine at UWI Graduation

Dominicans Shine at UWI Graduation

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 is 2019 Madam Wob Dwiyet

Dorothy Laurent is 2019 Madam Wob Dwiyet

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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