MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES CHANGES FOR COVID-19 TESTING AT GOVERNMENT OPERATED FACILITIES

MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES CHANGES FOR COVID-19 TESTING AT GOVERNMENT OPERATED FACILITIES

Following the recent update on the changes in COVID -19 Protocols and Restrictions, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment now announces changes for COVID -19 testing at Government operated facilities. The following changes as it pertains to testing at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and Health Centres will take effect on Monday […]

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 Viewing and Funeral arrangements for the late Richardson St.Amie; founder and President of the North Eastern Funeral Association Ltd

Viewing and Funeral arrangements for the late Richardson St.Amie; founder and President of the North Eastern Funeral Association Ltd

Mr. Richardson St.Aimie, Affectionately known as ‘Isoca’ of Wesley.A man who had and lived a unique vision which allowed him to introduce funeral services inDominica back in 1979.This innovation afforded him the opportunity of being founder and president of the North Eastern Funeral Association of Dominica ltd where he held his position up until his […]

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 Death Announcement of 91 year old Agatha Christine Darroux Moise better known as Dasue of Petite Savanne

Death Announcement of 91 year old Agatha Christine Darroux Moise better known as Dasue of Petite Savanne

We announce the death of 91 year old Agatha Christine Darroux-Moses better known as Dasue or Souwie from Petite Savanne. She died on Monday 29th March 2022 at her residence at the Petite Savanne Housing Resettlement at  Bellevue. Left to mourn:  4 Sons: Benette Moise, Elias Baron,  Derrick Baron and Francis Darroux. Five sisters: Ann […]

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 The Health Benefits of Tamarind

The Health Benefits of Tamarind

Tamarind is a tropical fruit which is shaped like a bean-pod. Once the pod is broken the flesh from the bean-like fruit can be eaten in a variety of ways. Most of us enjoy the saliva inducing taste of tamarind balls or the sweet deliciousness of tamarind jam. Some of us indulge in a refreshing […]

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 Sexual Abuse Survivor launches new book ‘If you touch, I’ll tell’ – Advocating for children’s voice

Sexual Abuse Survivor launches new book ‘If you touch, I’ll tell’ – Advocating for children’s voice

Dr. Shamina Aubuchon has strengthened her voice on the topic of Child Sexual Abuse, having been a survivor herself. Aubuchon, who currently lives in Virginia USA, holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Immunology and is currently a Regulatory Affairs Scientist. Moreover, she is a strong Dominican female who has pledged to be a voice against […]

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 Grade Six National Assessment pushed to June 23rd and 24th says Honorable Octavia Alfred

Grade Six National Assessment pushed to June 23rd and 24th says Honorable Octavia Alfred

According to Honorable Octavia Alfred, Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence, “This year the grade six national assessment is scheduled for May 26th and 27th 2022. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic the academic year 2021/2022 began in October of 2021, one month after the scheduled start date.” Pointedly, Alfred articulated […]

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 New Pay Grade for Teachers of Government Secondary Schools

New Pay Grade for Teachers of Government Secondary Schools

At the end of the last school year, particular teaching positions were made redundant as the new classification for teachers of government secondary schools came into effect. While some positions became an established post, some new ones were added: Principal, Deputy principal, Assistant Principal, Head of Department, Senior Graduate, Senior Qualified Teacher. The requirements were […]

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