As part of Drug Awareness Month 2019, the Library hosted a songwriting competition under the theme: “Listen First – Listening to children and Youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe” where three participants competed. On January 25th a prize-giving ceremony was held at the Portsmouth Secondary School. The winner was […]
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The Saint John’s Primary has been the beneficiary of over 100k from a French Organization named Secours Popularie Francais. This will help to fix the roof of the school. The handing over ceremony took place on Wednesday 23rd January 2019. In attendance were the group members, Rueben Thomas of Rudolph Thomas and Sons, who also […]
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The Vieille Case Parish in collaboration with The Local Good News Team is presently observing on the island 25 years of service of the USA Good News Project Inc. This coincides with the 25th annual visit of the volunteers who are presently on island building homes for persons in need. One of the highlights of […]
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The Dominica Red Cross Society (DRCS), in collaboration with The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) through funding from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will be implementing an 18-month Caribbean Zika Response and Preparedness Project in Dominica. The project aims to reduce risks associated with Zika infection through mobilization […]
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The Association of Dominicans in the North-east United States (ADNExUS) has made a donation of 18 sewing machines to local company, Royal Globe Inc. The donation will facilitate the company’s training programs in sewing and other related vocational skills. ADNEXUS is an organization formed by members of the Dominican diaspora residing in New Jersey, United […]
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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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