Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the Government has received money from the world bank for the Dominica Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (DEALCRP). The project which will be implemented over a five year period will be officially launched on Friday 9, August. The program is designed to help farmers and fisherfolk affected by Hurricane […]
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A national cultural delegation will represent Dominica at this year’s Carifesta in Trinidad and Tobago from August 16- 25th. The artists include Ophelia Olivacee Marie, Signal Band, Kurina Cultural Group from the Kalinago Territory, some members of the Simply Massacre Cultural Group, Waitikubuli Dance Theater Company, a Jing Ping Band, and a Drumming ensemble. Locally produced films […]
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Francine Baron says that a joint mission of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Commonwealth and the Caribbean Community or Caribbean Common Market (CARICOM) is expected in Dominica this week to meet with stakeholders to discuss the country’s electoral reform process. Baron who made the announcement during the budget […]
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Manager of Vee’s Enterprises, Vernesta Newton and her friends have been for three years now donating school supplies to the children of St.Joseph and neighboring communities. This year 20 students received the donations including Mikel George who famously aided in delivering his mother’s baby last year and whose house recently was engulfed by fire. (Interview with […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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