Handing Over Ceremony of Commemorative Plaque – Hurricane Maria Victims at Point Mitchel

Handing Over Ceremony of Commemorative Plaque – Hurricane Maria Victims at Point Mitchel

The La Salette Global Association (LSGA) a United Kingdom Dominican based group unveiled a plaque with the names of the victims who perished in Pointe Mitchel during Hurricane Maria on September 18, 2017. The Association was established in 2018 to further develop the community of Pointe Mitchel. The Parliamentary Representative, Denise Charles and Jerome Bardouille […]

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 International Women Day 2019

International Women Day 2019

International Women’s Day 2019 in Dominica is observed under the theme, “A better balance in order to achieve sustainable development and a resilient Dominica.” According to the Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Family and Gender Affairs, Catherine Daniel ,”Sustainability and resilience are undoubtedly the building blocks for attaining key development objectives of economic growth, employment generation, […]

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 Newly Constructed Diocesan Youth Center opened

Newly Constructed Diocesan Youth Center opened

A newly constructed youth center opened its doors on Thursday afternoon on High Street, Roseau. This center will be used to cater to the needs of the youth around Dominica. The building cost over five hundred thousands dollars. Mrs. Mahalia Paul thanked the builder and all those who contributed to the completion of the center. […]

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 Road March Titles in Dominica and Trinidad

Road March Titles in Dominica and Trinidad

The popular song, ‘FAMALAY’, performed by Machel Montano, Skinny Fabulous and Bunji Garlin won Road March title in Trinidad. In Dominica, Sour Sour with his famous song “My brother take my Grinna” won the Calypso Road March title. The song was played 106 times on the streets for the carnival celebrations. Both countries celebrated their […]

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 Ash Wednesday – The First Day of Lent

Ash Wednesday – The First Day of Lent

The Lenten Season begins today marked by many with ashes. Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. It is a season of fasting and prayer. It comes from the Ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The Lenten Season runs from March 6th – April 20th, […]

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 King Dice Wins Champ of The Camp

King Dice Wins Champ of The Camp

Eight-time monarch King Dice added another title to his name as he emerged winner at the Mas Camp “Champ of the Camp”. This event was held at Jimmit 5 Star and Grill last evening, with his popular rendition ‘”Fire Go Burn Them.” Checko, who was another favourite of the crowd, placed second (2nd) in the […]

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 New Security Measures for Fond Cole Landfill

New Security Measures for Fond Cole Landfill

Following a fire which occurred at the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation’s (DSWMC) Fond Cole Landfill last Saturday, a call for new security measures will be implemented. Landfill Manager Jeno Jacobs says that although some measures already exist, they will now be enforced. Jacobs also stated that measures such as separation of waste at source […]

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 Bouyon Day 2019 Being Observed

Bouyon Day 2019 Being Observed

Today, Bouyon Day 2019 is being recognized by bands and music artists in Dominica. Bouyon Day began as an initiative of Val Cuffy and DBS Radio, started in 2015 as a means of promoting Dominica’s own Bouyon music. Bouyon music has been around from the late 1980s and at that time the WCK Band was […]

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