Government Keeps Promise To Appoint Public Officers

Government Keeps Promise To Appoint Public Officers

Minister of Governance and Public Service Reform Hon. Greta Roberts has confirmed that the Government of Dominica has made good on its promise to appoint public officers. Roberts said that during the period July to October 2020, 163 public officers received appointments in the Public Service. This includes 58 teachers, 25 junior clerks,16 police officers […]

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 Minister Responds To Concerns Over Renewal Of Work Permits For Haitian Nationals

Minister Responds To Concerns Over Renewal Of Work Permits For Haitian Nationals

Haitian nationals in Dominica have expressed concerns that the Government of Dominica had not been renewing their work permits. Since then the Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit commented on the matter on his personal talkshow. Today, the Minister responsible for National Security and Home Affairs Hon.Rayburn Blackmore issued a statement on the matter. […]

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 Police Make Arrest In Death Of Former DBS Employee

Police Make Arrest In Death Of Former DBS Employee

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force(CDPF) has  arrested and charged Andy Esprit of Campbell, for the 2017 death of former DBS employee Kurt Matthew. Esprit, who is being represented by Attorney Wayne Norde was released on $50,000.00 bail with his father Aries Esprit as surety. According to the police, Esprit lost control of his vehicle […]

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 Ten Million Dollars Loan Approved For COVID-19 Response

Ten Million Dollars Loan Approved For COVID-19 Response

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with the responsibility for Information Technology,  senator Oscar George has announced that the Government has secured a loan which will bring much needed funds to Dominicans. He said, “Following a May 2020 request by the Government of Dominica for financial assistance to support Dominica’s COVID-19 […]

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 E-Passports On The Horizon For Dominica

E-Passports On The Horizon For Dominica

Minister for National Security and Home Affairs, Hon. Rayburn Blackmore has announced that Dominica will see the issuance of E-Passports from May 2021. He explained, “With this new passport, it contains a laser embedded microchip which provides enhanced security. Therefore this passport reduces the risk of tampering and identity fraud. That is significant”. There will […]

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 5 New Cases of COVID-19; Mas Dominique 2021 Cancelled

5 New Cases of COVID-19; Mas Dominique 2021 Cancelled

The Government of Dominica has taken the responsible decision to cancel the annual Carnival. This is according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Denise Charles. Charles said that while we cannot deny the historical significance of the carnival celebrations,  whealth and safety in this COVID-19 era is top priority. Presently, there are 13 active cases of COVID-19 […]

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