Emancipation Day Observed

Emancipation Day Observed

In celebration of the Emancipation of slaves in 1834 and 1838, Emancipation Day is celebrated in the former British colonies around August 1st.  Emancipation Day Celebrations take different forms but all activities are geared towards building greater awareness about the abolition of slavery and its importance to and impact on society. Emancipation Day Celebrations is […]

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 Ms. Antigua Cops Miss Jaycees Title

Ms. Antigua Cops Miss Jaycees Title

The coveted title of Miss Jaycees was captured by Miss Antigua and Barbuda, Shanakisha Francis. The first runner up position went to Miss St.Lucia Earlyca Fredrick while the second runner up is Miss Trinidad and Tobago Britney Smith. Miss Dominica Marisol John won Best Culture Wear. There were ten contestants.

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 UWP Proposes Three Lakes Project

UWP Proposes Three Lakes Project

The leader of the Opposition, Hon. Lennox Linton in his response to the budget said that among his party’s plans if they win the next general election, is what is termed as the Three Lakes Project. A tourism initiative aimed at connecting the three lakes in the interior of Dominica. An aerial tramway is to be […]

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 Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games Day 3

Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games Day 3

St Lucia enjoys a perfect day at the office, mixed results for St Vincent and Dominica ends the rough day with crushing win in girls Basketball as the 2019 Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games continued at 3 venues in Dominica on Wednesday. The activities opened up at Benjamin’s Park with Netball, where St Lucia […]

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 UPDATE: Stabbing at Mero

UPDATE: Stabbing at Mero

Emonews can confirm that Avandale Baptiste Junior of Mero was the victim of a fatal stabbing yesterday, Monday 29. He is described as a committed Community worker and loving Father. Emonews expresses deepest condolences to the family and friends of Avandale Baptiste Junior.

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 Winward Island Interschools Games on the Way

Winward Island Interschools Games on the Way

Although affected by bad weather over the weekend, the Interschools games got on the way with games in basketball, netball, and volleyball. Dominica won their girls basketball game against St.Lucia, boys volleyball against Grenada and netball against St.vincent. Grenada won St.Vincent in their girl’s basketball match, while St.Lucia beat St.Vincent in boys Volleyball and St.Lucia […]

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 Investigations into Shooting Incident Continue

Investigations into Shooting Incident Continue

The Police are continuing investigations into the shooting incident at Bath Estate which resulted in the death of 35-year-old Bacchus Fagan of Silver Lake. While no arrests have been made,  AG Deputy Police Chief Lincoln Corbette says that there are 4 men assisting the police in their investigations. He said one man among the four […]

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 Workshop in Juvenile Justice Begins Today

Workshop in Juvenile Justice Begins Today

A workshop geared at training persons involved with juvenile offenders kicks off today, Monday 29, July. The workshop which aims at build capacity in working with juveniles is a collaborative effort between the Caribbean Community Secretariat which spearheads the Crime and Violence Prevention and Social Development Project which is under the auspices of 10th EDF […]

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 Appeals for Community Policing

Appeals for Community Policing

Minister of Justice and National Security, Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore has called on citizens to assist the police in efforts to reduce crime. Blackmore said, “It is imperative that the police have an airtight, flexible, innovative and multi-faceted approach to combating this trend. However, it must be emphasized that the effort to curb violence involving firearms […]

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