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NEW DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS

EmoNews ContributorJune 8, 2026

NEW DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS The Dominica Bureau of Standards develops Standards and Codes of Practice through consultations with relevant interest groups. In accordance with the provisions of the Standards Act, public comment is invited on all draft Standards before they are declared as Dominica National Standards (DNS). In light of this, the draft […]

Grenada and Canada Explore Cooperation in Healthcare, Energy and Skills Development

Grenada and Canada Explore Cooperation in Healthcare, Energy and Skills Development

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, met with a delegation of Canadian officials on Thursday to discuss opportunities for collaboration in several key sectors. The delegation included Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, Associate Minister in the Office of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, Charmaine Williams, along with other government representatives. Discussions focused on […]

Julien Alfred Wins 200m at Rome Diamond League

Julien Alfred Wins 200m at Rome Diamond League

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

Saint Lucia’s sprint sensation Julien Alfred delivered another stellar performance on the international stage, capturing victory in the women’s 200 metres at the Rome Diamond League. Alfred stormed to the finish line in an impressive 21.93 seconds, securing first place and continuing her remarkable run of form against some of the world’s top athletes. The victory […]

CARDI Hosts Field Demonstration on Sustainable Dasheen and Plantain Intercropping

CARDI Hosts Field Demonstration on Sustainable Dasheen and Plantain Intercropping

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) hosted an educational field activity for farmers in Region 3 at Maroon Hill on June 3, highlighting the benefits of intercropping dasheen and plantains. The activity formed part of the International Trade Centre (ITC) project, “The Caribbean: Strengthening Sustainable Value Chains Through Productive and Commercial Alliances,” which is […]

Dominica Launches EC$70 Million Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities

Dominica Launches EC$70 Million Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

Dominica Launches EC$70 Million Initiative to Boost Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities The Government of Dominica, in partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), has launched the Dominica Community Resilience Enhancement Project (DOMCREP), a major climate resilience initiative valued at approximately EC$70 million (US$26 million). Funded primarily by the Green Climate Fund with […]

DFA Supports Grassroots Football Development at St. Luke’s Primary School

DFA Supports Grassroots Football Development at St. Luke’s Primary School

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

The Dominica Football Association (DFA), through Technical Director Jerome Bardouille, continued its efforts to promote grassroots football with a recent visit to St. Luke’s Primary School in Pointe Michel. During the visit, students and staff warmly welcomed the DFA team as aspiring young footballers received football uniforms and balls to support their participation in the sport. […]

DFA Expands Grassroots Football Support Through FIFA Football for Schools Programme

DFA Expands Grassroots Football Support Through FIFA Football for Schools Programme

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

The Dominica Football Association (DFA) continues to strengthen grassroots football development across the island through the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) Programme. DFA Technical Staff, along with other members of the Association, recently completed the distribution of football equipment to several schools in Dominica, providing young players with valuable resources to support their development in […]

ECCB Consults Banking Sector Ahead of Launch of Office of Financial Conduct

ECCB Consults Banking Sector Ahead of Launch of Office of Financial Conduct

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has continued preparations for the launch of its Office of Financial Conduct (OFC) with a stakeholder consultation session involving members of the Bankers Association in St. Kitts and Nevis and Anguilla. The session, held at the ECCB Headquarters on June 4, was led by Chief Director (Policy), Dr. Tracy […]

Is the Caribbean Paying for a Climate Crisis it Didn’t Create?

Is the Caribbean Paying for a Climate Crisis it Didn’t Create?

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

The radio cuts to a special bulletin. The meteorological service is giving an update and before the weather man even finishes the sentence, your mother is already counting tins in the pantry. Canned tuna. Milk. Crackers. Your sibling is filling every pot and bucket in the house with water. Grandma is checking the kerosene lamp […]

ESPN ranks Player in Dominican-run Basketball programme in Top 25

ESPN ranks Player in Dominican-run Basketball programme in Top 25

EmoNews ContributorJune 5, 2026

Michael “MJ” Postell’s new ranking follows his rating as #1 shooting guard in New Jersey Class of 2029 by Prep Hoops One of New Jersey’s brightest basketball prospects has been named an ESPN Sportscenter Next 2029 Top 25 player. Michael “MJ” Postell, ranked #1 shooting guard in New Jersey Class of 2029 by Prep Hoops, […]

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