Dominica Set to Participate in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest

Dominica Set to Participate in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest

Dominica Chess players are set to participate in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary from September 10th to 23rd, 2024. The Dominican contingent comprises 5 male and 5 female players participating in the Open and Women’s Tournaments respectively. Also, the Dominica Chess Federation president – Mr Ian Dorival serving as delegate, will attend the FIDE 2024 […]

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 Government Commits More Than $148,000 to Pay Preschool Fees for Over 2,500 Children

Government Commits More Than $148,000 to Pay Preschool Fees for Over 2,500 Children

Every dollar counts, especially for families living on a limited budget. That’s why the government is stepping in and supporting parents with preschool expenses. The Prime Minister has announced that the government will pay $50.00 towards school fees for over 2,500 children enrolled in privately owned preschools for every month of the first term in […]

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 Dominica’s First Certified Yoga Teacher Training Programme is being conducted at Castle Comfort, Dominica

Dominica’s First Certified Yoga Teacher Training Programme is being conducted at Castle Comfort, Dominica

Dominica’s First Certified Yoga Teacher Training Programme is being conducted this week from September 2nd to 7th, 2024 at The Anchorage located in Castle Comfort, Dominica. From thirty-seven (37) applicants, twenty (20) registered practitioners are currently participating in this programme. This groundbreaking initiative is being sponsored by the High Commission of India in the Republic […]

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 Death Announcement of Shirley Mary Joseph Nee Isles of Trafalgar, residing on 8th Street, Canefield

Death Announcement of Shirley Mary Joseph Nee Isles of Trafalgar, residing on 8th Street, Canefield

It is with deep and profound sadness that we publish the death of SHIRLEY MARY JOSEPH Nee ISLES of Trafalgar, residing on 8th Street, Canefield, former Postmistress at the Canefield Post Office, who was declared dead on arrival at the DCFH on the morning of Tuesday August 27, 2024.  She was the spouse of Achille Chris JOSEPH, Executive […]

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 Death Announcement of Conrad Percy Seraphin, aged 69 of Marigot

Death Announcement of Conrad Percy Seraphin, aged 69 of Marigot

We regret to announce the death of Conrad Percy Seraphin, aged 69 of Marigot.He died on Wednesday 29th, August at his residence in Marigot. He leaves to  mourn: Daughters: Alliah Seraphin McKenzie and Hadiah James (USA) 4 granddaughters  (USA) Sisters:  Ora Seraphin Daily and Linda Seraphin(USA) Brother: Bernard Seraphin (USA) Brother-in-law: Donovan Daily Uncles: Hamilton and Ned James […]

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 Death Announcement of 68 year old Sylvia Dupuis nee Theophille of Bagatelle who resided at Bath Estate

Death Announcement of 68 year old Sylvia Dupuis nee Theophille of Bagatelle who resided at Bath Estate

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 68 year old Sylvia Dupuis nee Theophille of Bagatelle who resided at Bath Estate . She has left to mourn: Her husband Bernard Dupuis Children: Susan Dupuis Step Children: Norbert ,Natasha,Andy Dupuis God children: Delzia Ettiene Siblings: Olivet Mc Pherson,Victoria Francis,Viola St Jean […]

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 Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress, challenges and the commitment to move forward

Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress, challenges and the commitment to move forward

Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean The latest publication of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 (SOFI) report launched last July in the framework of the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro provides a detailed overview of progress and setbacks in the […]

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 In Saint Lucia, Kwéyòl is more than just a language. Kwéyòl forms part of our history and heritage and is the language of Saint Lucian consciousness.

In Saint Lucia, Kwéyòl is more than just a language. Kwéyòl forms part of our history and heritage and is the language of Saint Lucian consciousness.

The push to include our Indigenous Kwéyòl language in our school curriculum spans four decades. On Emancipation Day in August 2022, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pirre made the historic announcement that the government and Ministry of Education will make Kwéyòl part of the school curriculum. Within two years of the Prime Minister’s announcement, Minister […]

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