National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shalauddin Ahmed, explained that the total number of new cases in Dominica stands at 50. Of this total, forty-eight (48) cases are positive antigen cases while two (2) cases are PCR positive cases. It is noteworthy that 81% of the positive cases experience mild symptoms or are asymptomatic. Moreover, as of September […]

According to Police Inspector John Carbon, on Friday September 10th 2021, at approximately 9 am, the seemingly lifeless body of Nishon Coke, a 30 year old male from Wesley, was found in the bushes near the Wesley Primary School. Coke was found with severe head injuries which the police suspects to be as a result […]

On Thursday 9th September, 2021, the Portsmouth Secondary School (PSS) hosted its virtual graduation ceremony under the theme ‘Powering on through adversity’. A total of 64 students officially ended their secondary education and said goodbye to their alma mater. The valedictorian of the graduating class 2020/2021 was sixteen-year-old Asaiah Yankey. According to Yankey, he has […]

In the Goodwill Secondary School’s 2020/2021 virtual graduation ceremony, Sherrick Mitchel captured the position of Valedictorian. When questioned on how he felt to be crowned valedictorian, Mitchel responded, “Being valedictorian was a very fulfilling role since I worked constantly over the years to maintain my grades.” Notably, Mitchel considers himself a hard worker who has […]

On Wednesday 8th September, 2021, the Dominica Business Forum Inc. hosted its 3rd virtual discussion on the topic “All Hands on Deck, Let’s Fight Covid-19 Together”. Among the members for this virtual discussion were Mr. KarlJ.Nassief, CEO of Trading International Group (Karl Nassief Group of Companies), Mr.Thomas Letang, General Secretary of the Dominica Public Service Union, […]

National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shalauddin Ahmed has reported that as of September 7th 2021, there are 68 new Covid-19 cases and 494 total active cases in Dominica. Of the active cases, there are 15 PCR positive cases and 479 rapid antigen positive cases.   According to Dr. Ahmed, the total number of Covid-19 related deaths has […]

On Friday 3rd September, 2021, the North East Comprehensive School (NECS) hosted its 15th annual graduation ceremony under the theme ‘Success is not just a destination, it is a journey’. Ms. Kurtisha Prevost of Marigot was honored to represent the graduating class as the Valedictorian for the 2020/2021 academic year. Upon Interview with Emonews, Prevost […]

On August 31st, 2021 there was a vehicular collision at Concord between a bus and a motorcycle which resulted in the injuries of one man, Hillarion Valmond, affectionately known as “Bushman”. Following the accident, Valmond was transported to the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries on September 7th 2021.  The […]