LAST WEEK, THE 29TH INAUGURATION OF THE VIEILLE CASE VILLAGE COUNCIL WAS HELD, WITH 6 NEW MEMBERS: CURDESH WILLIAMS, JANELLE BRUMANT, JOSEPH LEBLANC, HEIDA DIDIER, SHERMA FRANCIS-LEE AND CHRISTOPHER ELIZEE BEING INAUGURATED.  MORE THAN EIGHT DECADES AGO, THE TOWN OF VIEILLE CASE WAS THE FIRST TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY BOARD, THE PRECURSOR TO THE VILLAGE […]

The Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit said that at the sitting of parliament on Tuesday 25, April bills related to issues affecting the family will be tabled.  He said, “On the agenda for this meeting of the House of Assembly are the family bills which seek to improve the circumstances of our women, […]

Three Ministries joined forces to successfully apply for and lunch the ‘Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection Project (LETBP) in Dominica. The project which was officially launched on Friday saw the Ministries of Environment, Tourism and Agriculture collaborate on the project which is expected to improve the management of the Morne Trois Piton, Cabrits and the […]

The Paix Pouche Primary School Parent Teacher Association(PTA) hosted its 2nd annual Kweyol Spelling Bee Competition on Saturday 15, April 2023 at the Paix Bouche Primary School.   The five participants comprising of three males and two females, representing a cross section of the population were given a copy of the words prior.   Defending […]

The North Eastern community of Marigot will once again host its signature event, Mayfest, after a three year hiatus. A highlight of MayFest, The Miss MayFest Pageant was officially launched on Saturday. President of the Marigot Development Committee(MDC), Michael Pascal invited all to come support the young ladies vying for the prestigious title. He thanked […]

President of the Dominica Association of Teachers(DAT) Mervin Alexander has issued a call for teachers to unite to combat issues facing them. “I know it’s not going to be easy because we know our salaries are small but as I said again we can get what we want only if we unite. As long as […]

The Cultural Division this week held the official launch of DOMFESTA- the Dominica Festival of the Arts. DOMFESTA is held yearly in the month of May with activities sometimes beginning in April and ending in June. According to Chief Cultural Officer Earlson Matthew, this year’s signature event will be a Caribbean culture night called Fusion. […]

Written by Josiah St Luce Minster of state in the Ministry of Sports Senator Oscar George has stated Dominica’s government has made it a priority to promote athletes and give them the needed exposure to develop their talents.  George made this statement at the welcoming ceremony of athletes who represented Dominica at the 50th CARIFTA Games in […]