Deputy Chief of Police, Davidson Valerie confirmed that legislation has been enacted to govern large gatherings and wearing of masks.  The regulation is known as the Environmental Health Services COVID-19 Amendment Regulations 2020. Valerie reiterated that according to said regulation there shall be no gathering of 200 or more persons with the exception of religious […]

According to National Epidemiologist,  Dr.Shaluddin Ahmed, there has been four new cases of COVID-19 on island. Two of the four cases have been linked to a cluster which originated at the All Saints University, while the third case was discovered by rapid testing at the airport and the fourth case is a foreign national identified […]

Hon.Irving McIntyre, Minister of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment said that while a shortage of nurses is a worldwide issue, the Government of Dominica is committed to recruit and retain nurses on the island. He said, “The Ministry has placed emphasis on the recruitment and training on all categories of staff to include nurses. […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Blue and Green Economy and Food Security is in the process of putting plans in place to roll out the White Potatoe season. According to White Potatoe Coordinator, Delroy Williams, farmers may begin to register for the seeds which are expected to arrive early December. He said, “The established date for […]

Dr. Adis King, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Youth at Risk, Gender Affairs, Seniors’ Security and Dominicans with Disabilities announced that the Government will participate in a Child Justice programme in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Reform Project (JJRP) which is a joint initiative between the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and United […]

The Social Welfare Division in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, Youth at Risk, Gender Affairs, Seniors Security and Dominicans with Disabilities joins the rest of the World in celebrating children this week. The week of activities got on the way yesterday with a church service at the Canefield Gospel Mission Church […]

Monday 16, November saw the return of residents of Delices to the polls to elect a village council. This is the second time in about two months a council elections was held since the chairmanship of the council remained tied. Five young persons were elected to the council in the persons of Ken Joseph(194 votes), […]

Adaiah Sanford, who earlier this year published her first book, has entered a short story competition organized by the Ducreay Foundation. Adaiah explains that her submission was inspired by the L’escalier Tete Chien (The Snake Stair), a landmark found in the lovely Kalinago village of Sineku. According to Adaiah, her piece will be enjoyed by […]