The National Youth Council of Dominica (NYCD) is the officially recognized umbrella youth organization in the Commonwealth of Dominica. The role of the NYCD is inclusive of developing youth empowerment programs; youth representation; advocacy; lobbying for youth development and building capacity of Dominica’s youth to become gainfully employed model citizens in the future. Since its […]

Much has been said about electoral reform and the current state of affairs following the report of the Observer Mission to Dominica.  However, some of the important background facts must be considered before the Mission’s Report and recommendation for a house to house reverification are discussed. Chronology of facts and events towards reform February 21, 2011. […]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through funding made available by Habitat for Humanity Trinidad, is continuing to assist vulnerable households in Dominica with housing recovery.  The project, which was launched mid-September, aims to contribute to Dominica’s resilience, supporting the construction and repair of at least 10 small homes while simultaneously providing jobs to skilled […]

Twenty-two (22) people who completed a basic beekeeping training in May 2019, were presented with Certificates of Completion and bee-keeping start-up tools and equipment at a closing ceremony on Friday 15th November at the Public Service Union Conference Room.   Among the recipients were 9 females and 13 males which included 3 secondary school Agriculture students. […]

The DAIC as a private sector organization would like to caution all citizens and political parties and supporters to observe the tenets of peaceful exercise of their electoral franchise in the lead up to, and into the general election.