Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games Final Day

Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games Final Day

St Lucia dethroned defending champions Grenada to be crowned 2019 champions of the Win Lott CBN Windward Islands Secondary School Games. St Lucia took home the title with first places in boys and girls volleyball and netball, and second places in Track and field, female basketball and a third-place finish in football. Overall St Lucia […]

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 DOMDA Appeals to All to Join Association

DOMDA Appeals to All to Join Association

The Diabetes Association of Dominica (DOMDA) held its Annual General Meeting at the Goodwill Parish Hall on July 25, after a three-year absence. Speaking live from overseas, president of DOMDA, Marvyln Birmingham made an appeal to the public to join the association because diabetes affects everyone,  not just families with persons who are diabetic. In her […]

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 Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games Day 4

Winlott CBN Windward Islands School Games Day 4

Grenadian athlete Kelsey Murrell Ross shattered two records as Grenada continued to show their dominance in Track and Field, as the 2019 Winlott CBN Windward Island games continued at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium on Thursday.In total 3 records fell during the meet, but it was Kelsey who stole the spotlight. She broke the girls […]

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 PM Agrees That Upward Mobility in Nursing is Limited

PM Agrees That Upward Mobility in Nursing is Limited

During the 2019/2020 budget presentation, PM Skerrit revealed that upward mobility in the nursing service is limited. He says, “Under the current structure, upward mobility is very limited since the structure only provides for the promotion from the clinical level to the management and administrative level”. Government has proposed opening up new positions within the […]

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 Manufacturers to Benefit from VAT Waiver

Manufacturers to Benefit from VAT Waiver

The Prime Minister has announced that provisions have been made in the 2019/2020 budget to assist the manufacturing industry. These include a waiver of  Value Added Tax (VAT) on raw materials imported for use and the review of the terms and conditions to access a loan facility at the Aid Bank. President of the Dominica Manufacturers […]

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 Youth Skills Training Program Graduates 92

Youth Skills Training Program Graduates 92

At the 46th graduation of the Youth Skills Training Program yesterday, July 31, ninety-two (92) persons received certification in seven(7) skill areas namely Computer Literacy, Computer Maintenance, Leather Craft, Woodwork, Small Engine Repairs, Plumbing, and Electrical Wiring. Some of the trainees were rewarded with prizes for outstanding work. Assistant Chief Youth Development Officer (Ag), Ms. […]

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 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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