Dominica will host the 2019 CBN/Winlott Windward Island School Games from July 28, 2019 to August 4, 2019. As part of preparations, a Preparatory Meeting will be held on May 23, 2019 in Dominica. At that meeting, the Sports Division will present Dominica’s plans for the hosting of the games to representatives from the three […]
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This month, as part of Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) year of the artist, and part of DOMFESTA, a solo art exhibition by Carol Sorhaindo entitled ‘Deep Rooted’, will be featured. During the exhibition, which opens at The Old Mill Cultural Centre on Friday 31st May at 6 pm, Carol will showcase paintings and textile works […]
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is playing a major role in building capacity and improving the preparedness of communities across Dominica to deal with emergencies. In January 2019, the IOM launched a 6-week training programme for 31 people in Ham radio operation and emergency communications. Since then, at least 200 more community members have […]
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Range Developments – an award-winning property developer in the Caribbean – is pleased to be sponsoring a new award for nursing personnel who have demonstrated excellence in service. The Range Nursing Award will be granted on a monthly basis and has been introduced by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis for three nursing personnel […]
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The Office of Disaster Management in preparation for the 2019 hurricane season released its programme of activities. The official start of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1st. The first named storm, Andrea was formed on May 20, however, it does not pose a threat to Dominica. Some predictions so far are for a […]
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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will issue its new family of EC polymer banknotes commencing this June with the $50, followed by the $100, $20 and $10 in August/September and the $5 in August/September 2020. This is a notable feat as the ECCB will be the first central bank in the Caribbean to issue […]
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The western region of Dominica has observed below normal rainfall accumulation for three consecutive months from January 2019. Such a situation is defined as a meteorological drought. On the eastern part of the island, normal rainfall was recorded in January but February and March received below normal rainfall. Recent projections for rainfall from the Caribbean […]
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Thanks to the Local Government Commissioner and his staff for offering me the opportunity to deliver some remarks at this special occasion during the observance of the 30th Anniversary of Local Government Month and the Department’s Long Service Award Ceremony. Dominica has a unique model of Local Government, one based on the marriage of Local […]
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Macklean Paul better known as Busta/Busta Rhymes age 48 of Upper Penville, who resided in Chance, Portsmouth. He died on the 7th day of May, 2019. He left to mourn his wife Susan Frederick-Paul; his mother Bernadine Staphine Paul. 9 Children: Melisia Paul-Alexander, Michael […]
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Dame Mary Eugenia Charles would have been one hundred years old today had she been alive. The Dominican political icon was born on May 15, 1919, and though she is now deceased, her legacy will linger for the foreseeable future. The former Dominica Prime Minister, Dame Eugenia, is known for a number of firsts. She […]
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