Secretary-General of the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU), Thomas Letang says that the local and global environment is very hostile for trade unions. He also stated that questions are being raised as to the relevance of trade unions in the labour landscape. Mr. Letang clarified that the role of the trade unions includes, but are […]
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The Division of Forestry held a seminar on the Cuban Tree Frog on Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at the Credit Union Conference Hall in Portsmouth. The Cuban Tree Frog is the largest tree frog in North America and is native to Cuba. It secretes toxic mucus which can irritate your eyes and nose; cause allergic […]
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There has been a bush fire reported in Chance, Portsmouth. The Fire Officers are on the scene, however, due to high winds, it’s been very difficult to battle the flames. At present, the fire is spreading. Stay tuned to Emonews for further updates.
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The Ministry of Health is observing January as Drug Awareness Month under the theme: “Youth! Let’s talk about alcohol and other drugs: A conversation that could change your life.” In this light, Acting Director of the Drug Prevention Unit, Ms. Martha Jarvis wants to continue the vigorous drive to engage Dominica’s youth especially on the […]
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Ms. Denise Edwards, Head of the Nursing Program at All Saints University states that the University is working on having a part-time nursing program in Dominica. According to her, the university will soon be offering for the first time a BSC in Nursing Pre-Registration. Edwards stated that the university is open to nursing and will […]
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Attorney Ronald Charles was the newest United Workers Party Senator to be sworn in at Parliament on January 21st, 2019. Mr. Charles announced that residents of the Roseau Valley will have the opportunity to hold open discussions on matters of community building. He also plans on establishing a free legal aid clinic for the lesser […]
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The Mahaut Constituency Roof Repair and Housing Expansion received a further grant of $3.8 million dollars. Parliamentary Representative for the constituency Honourable Rayburn Blackmoore stated that because materials were provided during the first phase, his ministry was able to subtract these costs from the overall cost resulting in savings of almost $1 million dollars. Mr. […]
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Minister for Agriculture Honourable Reginald Austrie provided that recent talks on agriculture with Secretary General of IICA, brought forth a suggestion to construct a global centre for agricultural resilience in the region. He stated that the project was approved on the CARICOM level with a variety of organizations on board. Mr. Austrie stated that the […]
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The Honourable Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit responded to the concerns of the Dominican public as to how the CBI funds have been managed over the years he has been in office. Mr. Skerrit clarified that the funds have been used to invest in the infrastructure to facilitate commerce and investments. The funds are […]
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Candidate for the Roseau Valley Constituency, Ronald Charles was officially sworn in as a United Workers Party Senator in the House of Parliament on January 21st, 2019. Ronald Charles is replacing former Senator Dr. Thomson Fontaine, who was removed from the position after missing three sittings of Parliament. Senator Charles, thanked the leader of the […]
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