Superintendent of Police Davidson Valerie spoke at the Press Briefing of Ministry of Health on Wednesday to inform the nation of the penalties associated with the non adherence to the mandatory wearing of masks. He said that while face covering was not allowed under the Peace Act, said Act had been amended to allow for […]

Emonews has received information that Felix Henderson,  creole language pioneer and radio personality has passed. Henderson has been ill for some time and has been receiving medical attention both here and abroad. We sympathize with his family and friends and ask that we keep them in our prayers.

Minister with the responsibility for Health in Dominica, Hon. Irving McIntyre confirmed that the country has recorded two additional cases of COVID-19. One individual was a transit passenger while the other was at a hotel. Dr. McIntyre also confirmed that there is no evidence of community spread on the island. He said, “At the moment, […]

Dominica’s Chief Cultural Officer, Raymond Lawrence concluded that the Independence celebrations were successful inspite of the changes made to some events to accommodate measures and protocols brought about because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “Particular areas of strength were the dressing up in Creole wear, the preparation and consumption of local foods and the […]

At the press briefing of the Ministry of Health on Friday 6, November, the nation was informed that face masks or face coverings are mandatory in public places. The announcement was made by the Attorney General, Levi Peter, in light of increased cases of COVID-19 on island. He said, “The first relevant provision will provide […]

National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shaluddin Ahmed confirmed that COVID-19 cases on island are rising. He said that 2 additional cases have been identified from the cluster of cases in Mahaut/Jimmit bringing the total number of cases from the area to 21. Contact tracing has identified 239 individuals. 20 of whom tested positive. Ahmed said that the […]

Dominica’s Prime Minister, Hon.Roosevelt Skerrit addressed the nation on the 42nd year of Independence. In his address the Prime Minister mentioned all that the Government has done to keep the people of Dominica safe from the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic presently affecting the world. He said that the Government has an eight pronged approach to handling […]

The Division of Culture has once again added to its anthology of books geared at promoting and preserving Dominica’s cultural heritage. On Monday 2, November, the Division released two publications, ‘Heritage Dominica IV’ and ‘Dominican Expressions Vol 3’. Heritage Dominica: A Collection of Old Dominican Photographs IV captures scenes, scenery, people and  events from political […]

The town of Portsmouth has sworn in a new town council and a first time mayor. Mrs. Kerry Breedy Prince, who was born and raised in Portsmouth was sworn in on Monday as the new mayor. Prince issued a call on residents to support the new council in its efforts to continue the development of […]