Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Roland Royer announced that the coffee plant which was supposed to be operational in Portsmouth about nine years ago, will be completed and fully functional by year’s end. He said that the Government of Dominica has invested about four million dollars to have the facility up and running. According to him, […]

The inter-secondary schools debating competition is going into the semifinal round on Wednesday March 8th 2023 at the Fort Young Hotel.   There will be two debates in this round on Wednesday. The first debate will be between Arthur Waldron SDA Academy and the Saint Mary’s Academy at 1:30pm. The topic will be , ‘there should be an elimination […]

Rianna Patterson, 25, is delighted to be offered a chance to pursue a master’s degree in Dementia at University College London (UCL) in London, England. Patterson founded the Dominica Dementia Foundation at the age of 18 in memory of her grandfather, who passed away when she was 16 years old. Rianna completed an associate’s and […]

The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) is set to explore the implementation of insurance for athletes.  The association held a press conference to update the public of its plans and objectives within the upcoming years.    DABA President, Peter Ricketts stated that the association wants to select a package that can be sustained, understanding the financial limitations but […]

The Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit announced on Monday that work is set to begin soon on the proposed international airport project at Wesley. He said, “Work on the international airport is about to begin in earnest…actual physical work, earth movement. As previously indicated, the contractor CR5 has been mobilizing to begin construction.” […]

Sagicor life Insurance Inc has recently opened an extension office to offer wider general products and services to Dominicans.  On Friday, 24thFebruary 2023, the office was officially opened at Corner Hillsborough Street and Great George Street, Roseau during a Ribbon cutting ceremony.  CEO of Sagicor life, Donald Austin said with this extension this expansion the […]

Minister of National Security, Hon Rayburn Blackmoore says that Dominica’s carnival celebrations took place successfully and he congratulates all stakeholders for a job well done. He mentioned the Dominica Police Force, the Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services, the musicians, the organizers of the various events, the officials of the Ministry of Tourism and the patrons.  […]