Dominica’s Newest Pilot

Dominica’s Newest Pilot

Dominica celebrates another homegrown pilot in the person of twenty-three (23) year old, Justyn Proctor. Justyn hails from the quiet urban community of Canefield East and growing up in the vicinity of the airport, may have influenced his desire to become a pilot. He is a graduate of the Dominica Grammar School and the Dominica […]

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 UWP Declares Davis George as the Representative for the Paix Bouche Constituency

UWP Declares Davis George as the Representative for the Paix Bouche Constituency

Davis George UWP hopeful for the Paix Bouche constituency, Davis George, was presented to the people last night, May 9, at Calibishie. During his speech, George asked questions of his people including ‘what have they achieved under the present administration’ and ‘when last have they heard the parliamentary representative address them about the Marigot hospital’. […]

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 Dominica Places Third in The US Embassy Poster Competition

Dominica Places Third in The US Embassy Poster Competition

Portsmouth native, Nathlyn Matthew copped third place in the US embassy’s Earth Day Poster Competition. Her submission was entitled, ‘Protect our Species’. The winner of the competition is Keanna Payne from Antigua and Barbuda depicting the importance of trees on earth while Barbados placed second. Nathlyn is a former student of the Portsmouth Secondary School. […]

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 Dominica Observes Europe Day

Dominica Observes Europe Day

Dominica joined the rest of the world in observing Europe Day. Dominica’s National Authorizing Officer for the European Development Fund, Carleen Roberts, said that although a lot is happening with the EU presently, it still “maintains its steadfast partnership with the Government and people of Dominica”. Roberts mentioned that a magazine called ‘Momentum’ would be […]

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 Anthony Jr. Robin Laid to Rest

Anthony Jr. Robin Laid to Rest

It was a very emotional time in the village of Woodfordhill as the body of Anthony Jr Robin, better known as Elijah, was laid to rest. Robin lost his life at sea on a fishing expedition. His lifeless body was found a few day’s later. He was a student at the North East Comprehensive. Emonews […]

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 Fire at Wesley

Fire at Wesley

Emonews has been informed of a fire at Wesley earlier this afternoon. While details have not been forthcoming, it appears that the house was an abandoned house. It is unclear who set the blaze and why. Photo credit: Anna

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 CCCU Invests in Youth Football

CCCU Invests in Youth Football

The Central Cooperative Credit Union (CCCU) has partnered with the Dominica Football Association (DFA) to sponsor the under-15 football league.  A cheque of $19,691.55 was presented to the DFA to fund the league. Lorraine Henderson-Reid says, “When the DFA approached us; we embraced the opportunity to once again give back to the community through youth […]

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 Saint Andrew Parish Priest says Goodbye

Saint Andrew Parish Priest says Goodbye

Sebastien Robert, parish priest of St.Andrew has come to the end of his time here after five years. He will be going back to India. The parishioners held a farewell mass at Anse de Mai where they showed their love and gratitude in various ways. A reception was held at Hampstead at the Douglas Estate. […]

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