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 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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The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) will formally present its 21 candidates to Dominica and the world by extension. The event will take place Sunday 19, May at 3:00 PM on the Dame Mary Eugenia Charles Boulevard. While speaking at a press conference, president of the UWP, Isaac Baptiste, said that the team comprises “dynamic, […]
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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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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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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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Ten students from the five primary schools in the Kalinago Territory participated in the first ever Kalinago Territory Grade 6 interschool Competition on Wednesday 8th of May from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. The children were quizzed on the 4 core subjects and a special section called: Kalinago History. The Atkinson Primary School’s Leanna Fountain […]
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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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Defending champions of the DFA premier league, CCCU Dublanc FC went down to 2-0 to Sagicor South East FC at the Windsor Park Stadium. After a goalless first half, Sydney Lockhart opened the scoring for South East, with Josely Prince adding the kicker to secure the win. At a short presentation after the match, DFA […]
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Saraya Elwin, Dominican-born lecturer at C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada, organized a private meeting along with her Teen Girls Book Club at First Lady Michelle Obama’s on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Ms. Elwyn worked energetically to ensure that the young ladies got the opportunity to meet with this iconic woman. The girls were […]
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