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 […]

The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) is encouraging shoppers to support local during the holiday season and invites all to seek out their gifts and other needs at the 2nd annual Strictly Local Christmas Village shopping bazaar taking place at the Roseau Market from Wednesday 18 December to Friday 20 December 2019. Event Committee Chairperson and […]

Dominica State College understands the importance of developing human resource skills-set. Therefore, for the past sixteen years, the institution has been providing training programs to qualify members of the public in various fields of expertise such as Building and Civil Engineering, and Architecture. On October 16, the Dominica State College received a shipment of second-hand […]