Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder which affects 10% of women worldwide. PCOS is cited as one of the leading causes of female infertility and can lead to other serious health conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although no statistics are readily available on the prevalence of the syndrome in […]
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Kershaski John Lewis was sporting a broad smile as he walked off the field after making the highest-ever Bradford Premier League individual score. The 21-year-old from Dominica in the West Indies made 237 not out for Carlton as they scored a thumping 217-run win at Jer Lane in Championship Two. John Lewis struck 25 fours […]
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Ten students and three teachers will arrive in Dominica from Precheur, Martinique via a gommier fabricated traditional Kalinago Pirogue on Saturday, May 25, 2019. The Belle Etoile Middle School in Martinique will be undertaking a cultural exchange and so will be accomplishing a feat by crossing the channel in a traditional kalinago canoe. The group […]
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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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