CARPHA Urges Region to Prepare for the Possibility of a Severe Outbreak of Dengue Fever

CARPHA Urges Region to Prepare for the Possibility of a Severe Outbreak of Dengue Fever

The last major regional outbreak of Dengue occurred in 2009. Since then, the Region has experienced two large outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, Chikungunya in 2014 and Zika in 2016, which are unlikely to reoccur soon. Disease modeling, however, predicts that another regional outbreak of Dengue may occur in the near future. In 2018, Latin America […]

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 Mas Domnik “The Real Mas” Kicks off in Dominica

Mas Domnik “The Real Mas” Kicks off in Dominica

Scene from Mas Domnik 2018 Dominica’s Carnival The Real Mas kicks off with the National Parade and Official Opening on Saturday January 19th, 2019, with a splash of color, a variety of music, stiltwalkers, cheerleaders and masqueraders.  The parade will offer a glimpse into the city’s heritage by showcasing a taste of the cultural life. The […]

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 Saint Matthew Catholic Chapel 60 years Celebration

Saint Matthew Catholic Chapel 60 years Celebration

The Paix Bouche Catholic Community will in 2019 celebrate 60 years of the existence of the St. Matthew Catholic Chapel with the theme “Celebrating 60: A dedication of Time, Talent and Treasure” The official start is Saturday January 19th, 2019, commemorating January 19, 1959 the date as inscribed on the cornerstone. It is expected that the […]

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 Job Ad: Roofing Installer/Carpenter Needed

Job Ad: Roofing Installer/Carpenter Needed

Are you interested in employment as a Roofing Installer/Carpenter? A Roofing Installation Team is looking for: Highly motivated, Team member, professional, mature and passionate about growing One who Understands customer service /satisfaction This team is goal oriented, has high work ethics and serves clients at all levels May travel to other islands to service clients […]

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 DDA Hosts Tourism Seminar

DDA Hosts Tourism Seminar

Discover Dominica Authority will host a unique seminar to strengthen the business operation of tourism stakeholders.  The half day seminar takes place from 9 am at the Prevo Cinemall conference room on Thursday January 17, 2019. During the seminar, tourism stakeholders will receive an update on progress made within the last year as well as […]

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 Table Tennis Competitions

Table Tennis Competitions

The Sports Division in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Constituency Empowerment is pleased to announce the commencement of the series of activities in the sport of Table Tennis for the calendar year 2018/2019. These activities will commence with the Primary Schools District Table Tennis Festival on the 16th &17th of January at various […]

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 CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk For The Cure Tops  US Half Million Mark In Fundraising For Regional Cancer Causes Last Year

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk For The Cure Tops US Half Million Mark In Fundraising For Regional Cancer Causes Last Year

Bridgetown, Barbados, 15, January, 2019 – CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure, the region’s largest cancer fundraiser has again topped the US half million mark in fundraising for cancer causes across the English and Dutch Caribbean. Last year the combined efforts of the various organizing committees, sponsors and participants in the 17 territories where the […]

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 Dominicans In Guadeloupe Expressing Gratitude

Dominicans In Guadeloupe Expressing Gratitude

Dominicans in Guadeloupe, led by the R.O.S.E.L.I.N.E ASSOCIATION under the initiative Miss Margaret Paul, on Saturday January 12 honoured Mr. Felix d’Alexis Cherdieu and his wife Catarina for their outstanding Service to Dominicans in Guadeloupe, Marie Galante and St-Martin. Mr. Cherdieu was appointed as Dominica’s honorary Consul in 1991. Before his appointment, he was already […]

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