Bridgetown, December 9, 2019 – The demonstrations sweeping across many cities in the world signal that, despite decades of economic growth and prosperity, perceptions of unfairness and loss of dignity persist, particularly among the middle class and historically marginalized populations. So argues the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its 2019 Human Development Report, entitled […]

The OECS Bar Association notes with deep concern the continuing unrest and agitation in the Commonwealth of Dominica on the eve of the 6th of December 2019 General Elections. We are particularly concerned about the recent attacks on Madam Justice Bernie Stephenson, one of the two local judges, prior and subsequent to the hearing of […]

By Dolph Valerie Shalom to the citizens of Yahweh’s kingdom, and to citizens and well-wishers of the Commonwealth of Dominica (my homeland). Saints of Yahweh, The recent events leading up to: the November 18th 2019 incident in front of the Dominica State House, the Al Jazeera’s documentaries, and the heightened resistance and demonstrations in Marigot […]

The Dominica Red Cross wishes to recognize its many volunteers on International Volunteer Day December 5, 2019.  On this occasion volunteers worldwide are recognized for their invaluable humanitarian work. The work of the Red Cross, and even its very existence, depends heavily on volunteers.  Our volunteers are the most important resource to ensure effective and […]

At a meeting of Deans and President of the Dominica State College today, it was determined that the continuous blockages of the nation’s highways which prevent students coming to classes, places students under significant stress as they review their work and prepare for exams which begins on Tuesday, 10th December 2019. As a result, effective […]

The reports of political violence in Dominica in recent weeks are incongruent with the history of stable parliamentary democracy in the Eastern Caribbean.  Free, fair, and transparent elections are hallmarks of any good democracy and an indication of good governance and leadership.  Equally so, the conduct of peaceful campaigns, rallies, and demonstrations beforehand and the […]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a 10-day Mural-Photography competition on Facebook under the theme “Preparedness Saves Lives”.   This competition marks the end of the 2019 Hurricane Season and intends to help broaden the discussion about preparedness beyond the hurricane season. Earlier this year, IOM partnered with USAID, the Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) […]

The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ends on November 30. This is the second consecutive year that the island of Dominica was spared major impacts from tropical cyclones. In fact, Dominica was only placed under a Tropical Storm Watch for Dorian in August, but the system had no major effect on the island. However, we can […]