Pesticide Awareness Week

Pesticide Awareness Week

Dominica joins the rest of the world in celebrating Pesticide Awareness Week. The week is geared at raising awareness of the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment and human life. Chemist at the Botanical Gardens Agricultural Unit, Annamary Seraphine Alexander, said that there is a need for persons to use Personal Protection Devices such […]

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 Baby Dies at La Plaine

Baby Dies at La Plaine

Emonews wishes to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of a five-month-old baby who passed away on Sunday morning. Khisma Joseph and Keeno Blackman are mourning the loss of their son Jahvaney.Speaking to Emonews, Ms. Joseph expressed her deep sadness. She said, “it’s hurting so bad. As a mother, I feel like I’m […]

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 Carnival Fascination Makes Surprise Call

Carnival Fascination Makes Surprise Call

The cruise ship Carnival Fascination will be making an unexpected call to Dominica. Although the cruise season is not yet officially opened, the cruise ship was forced to make changes to its itinerary because of Tropical Storm Karen. Tourism officials say that they are doing everything to ensure that the island is ready to receive […]

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 Haitian Nationals To Benefit From DEALCRP Project

Haitian Nationals To Benefit From DEALCRP Project

A project funded by The World Bank to restore livelihoods and the productive base in Agriculture will also be available to Haitian nationals. The Dominica Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (DEALCRP) was implemented recently in order to assist fisherfolk and farmers who were affected by the passage of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Manager […]

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 All Saints University Holds White Coat Ceremony

All Saints University Holds White Coat Ceremony

The All Saints University School of Medicine held its 38th White Coat Ceremony over the weekend. University Registrar, David Abioden said that though many students transferred to other Caribbean Islands after Hurricane Maria,  the School is here to stay. He said that the school’s population is has grown to about 300, though the pre-Maria total […]

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 Dominica Cancer Society Holds Mens Health Forum

Dominica Cancer Society Holds Mens Health Forum

On Saturday, the Dominica Cancer Society hosted its Men’s Health Forum at the Public Service Union building. The focus of the forum was prostate cancer. General Surgeon Dr. Theodore Thomas and Neurologist Dr. Golnaz Naderkhani were the main speakers. The doctors encouraged men to get themselves screened for Prostate Cancer. The Cancer Society has partnered […]

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