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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:57:15 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 PM Feb24): Increase in shower activity expected over parts of the island by Thursday
A high pressure system is expected to remain dominant across the area throughout the week producing breezy conditions. Occasional cloudiness and a few showers can be expected during the next 24 hours. An increase in shower activity is projected acros...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:32:17 +0000
Dominica responds to its inclusion on EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for tax purposes
On Monday, February 22, 2021, the Council of Ministers of the European Parliament adopted conclusions on the revised European Union (EU) list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes and took the decision to add Dominica to the List of Non-C...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:14:14 +0000
U.S invests in Dominica’s border security
It is expected that Dominica’s border security will be improved by a near US$1million investment by the United States of America. Recently, work on one of two vessels for Dominica was completed and handed over to the Dominica Marine Unit’s......

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:28:26 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Fully Funded U.S. Exchange and Professional Fellowship Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
The application process for the next Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) Fellowship Program is now open. The YLAI Fellowship will take place October 11 to November 19, 2021. Please note that if safe travel is not possible at the... The post ANNOUNCE...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:30:35 +0000
DOMLEC reiterates calls to the public to stop destroying its property; threatens legal action
The Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) has been reiterating calls to the public to desist from removing fire guard wraps installed on its utility poles in strategic locations around the island and have threatened legal action against indi...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:25:31 +0000
Bail denied to Grand Bay man fighting extradition to the USVI
Bail has been denied for Grand Bay resident, Kennison Charles, who has been deemed a flight risk as he faces possible extradition to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for murder and gun-related charges. Charles is wanted in the USVI... The post...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:10:08 +0000
Fisheries Division continues to provide basic training for Dominican fishers
The Fisheries Division is hosting its 45th Basic Fisherman Training Course (BFTC) geared towards training fishers/new fishers in Dominica on various areas of fishing. The training organized by the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture &...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:43:43 +0000
WATCH LIVE on DNO, Creole symposium on: “Language and Culture Preservation: The Impact of Creole on Dominica’s Education System”.
The Ministry of Education, Creole Heartbeat Magazine, National Youth Council of Dominica and UWI Open Campus present a Creole symposium on: “Language and Culture Preservation: The Impact of Creole on Dominica’s Education System”. DN...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:05:19 +0000
Dominica blacklisted as non-cooperative jurisdiction for tax purposes by EU council
Dominica has been added to the list of jurisdictions which are considered non-cooperative for tax purposes by the European Union (EU) Council. On Monday February 22, 2021, the council announced that the tax blacklist was due to Dominica receiving a.....

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:35:26 +0000
2021 Secondary Schools Netball Championship to begin on Thursday
The Sports Division in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Community Development will commence the 2021 Secondary Schools Netball Championship on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 with two matches. This year, in keeping with Covid-19 protocols, the tradi...



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