DOMINICA SOCIAL SECURITY (DSS) NOTICE -AMNESTY ON LATE FEES IN RESPECT OF PAST DUE CONTRIBUTIONS

DOMINICA SOCIAL SECURITY (DSS) NOTICE -AMNESTY ON LATE FEES IN RESPECT OF PAST DUE CONTRIBUTIONS

The Dominica Social Security is calling on ALL EMPLOYERS who owe Contributions on behalf of their Employees. The Institution is granting an Amnesty, on the 10% Late Fees payable, in respect of debt payments made during the period October to December 2021.  Employers concerned are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to make good […]

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 Death Announcement of Joffre Vincent George Pinard affectionately known as “Melbourne” or “NooNoon” of River Street, residing at Louisville

Death Announcement of Joffre Vincent George Pinard affectionately known as “Melbourne” or “NooNoon” of River Street, residing at Louisville

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Joffre Vincent George Pinard affectionately known as “Melbourne” or “NooNoon” of River Street, residing at Louisville. He was a former Stevedore at the Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority. He died on Sunday, 10 October, 2021 at his residence. He is survived […]

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 NDFD offers immediate 3-month grace & full grace in case of a shutdown to small businesses and special rates to green entrepreneurs

NDFD offers immediate 3-month grace & full grace in case of a shutdown to small businesses and special rates to green entrepreneurs

As the National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD) celebrates its 40th anniversary, it has also activated a limited-time promotion to extend a helping hand to the small business community which the Foundation has cared for since its founding in 1981. With the recently launched “4 for You Pandemic Relief Loans Promotion”, the NDFD unveils a […]

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 Local hotspots drive new COVID-19 cases in the Americas, calling for increased surveillance

Local hotspots drive new COVID-19 cases in the Americas, calling for increased surveillance

Washington, D.C., October 20, 2021 (PAHO) — While overall vaccination coverage has reached 41% in Latin America and the Caribbean, surveillance will remain key to identifying new risks and responding to local infection hotspots, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne said. The PAHO Director warned of increased infection rates in […]

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 “No More Child Pregnancies!”

“No More Child Pregnancies!”

Bridgetown, Barbados, 20 October 2021 (PAHO/WHO) – The World Health Organisation estimates at least 777,000 girls under the age of 15 years give birth each year in developing regions. In Latin America and the Caribbean, a modest approximation of 120 young girls give birth daily – this estimation is exclusive of pregnancies that end in […]

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 Death Announcement of Lain Orman Prevost better known as Father Board, Father Lain & Twisty Age 77 of Wesley

Death Announcement of Lain Orman Prevost better known as Father Board, Father Lain & Twisty Age 77 of Wesley

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Lain Orman Prevost better known as father board, father lain and twisty Age 77 of WesleyHe died on the 5th of October 2021 at the Dominica China Friend-Ship Hospital He left to mourn:His wife:Emelda Prevost 13 children 6 girls: Jacqueline Prevost in Antigua, Lynythia […]

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