Severin McKenzie, President of the Dominica Business Forum informs that preparations are underway for the hosting of the National Economic Forum (NEF). McKenzie says the forum is being held to focus on access to private sector financing and invitations were forwarded to all parties involved in private sector financing. It will also include members of […]
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Minister for Energy Honourable Ian Douglas informed that the Geothermal Program has reached an interesting stage. He mentioned that the Environmental and Social Impact (ESI) Assessment was finalized and approved by the World Bank for public disclosure in October 2018. In order to provide disclosure on the recent updates, the Dominica Geothermal Company is seeking […]
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Registrar at the High Court Ossie Walsh announced that Dominica is preparing for the sitting of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on Monday, February 11, 2019. This will be the first sitting in the refurbished High Court since the passage of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Mr. Walsh stated that efficiency in the Court system has […]
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The Ronald Charles Rounders League organized by Senator Ronald Charles kicked off on Sunday 3rd February 2019. In a ball-o-Rama competition, Scottshead’s Rounder team emerged winners against Trafalgar Rounders team in what was described as an entertaining game. Trafalgar scored 68 in five overs while Scottshead scored 76 runs in five overs.
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The Roseau South Climate Resilience Food Security Pilot Initiative was officially launched at the Newtown Primary School today. The aim of this program is to empower youth and farmers to contribute towards food security. Samaritan’s Purse donated seeds and tools valued at over $10,000 towards this initiative. Senator Jahisiah Benoit spoke in this regard and […]
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President of the United Workers Party (UWP) Isaac Baptiste met with Police Management on Friday, February 1, 2019, to discuss a positive way forward for the UWP and the Police. Mr. Baptiste provided that concerns were raised under the Public Order Act re the perception of the provisions of the Act for meetings and protests, among […]
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Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters on the CBS Daytime soap opera “The Young & the Restless “was found dead on Sunday 3rd February 2019. Neil joined the cast of Young & the Restless in 1991. The cause of his death is unknown.
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Statistics from the Ministry of Health states that breast and cervical cancers in women, and prostate cancer in men, are the leading cancers related to cancer deaths in Dominica. This information comes from Ms. Yvonne Alexander, President of the Dominica Cancer Society at a church service on Sunday, February 3, 2019. World Cancer Day is […]
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Lincoln Corbette has replaced Davidson Valerie, who is currently on vacation leave, as the new Acting Deputy Police Chief of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force. Corbette comes with almost 30 years in the Force and he will be replacing Valerie until July 31, 2019. He stated that he hopes to fulfill the expectations of […]
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The second season of the Dominica Cycling competition was launched on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. The event involved cyclists participating in a 45-mile competition. Over ten cyclist took place in the race ranging from different age groups. Chester Letang, the PRO of the Association says that he is excited about the season and hope more […]
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