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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:38:14 +0000
Statement by US Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela, “Earth Day: We Can Tackle Climate Change Together”
The celebration of Earth Day throughout the Eastern Caribbean has special meaning this year.  The suffering of our neighbors in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and on other impacted countries across the region due to the La Soufrière eruptions remin...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:33:06 +0000
Dominican electorate asked to participate in electoral reform survey
The Dominican electorate is being called upon to support an Electoral Reform Survey, which commences in Dominica on Monday, 26th April, 2021. The call has come from The Rt. Hon. Sir Dennis Byron, KT, PC who was appointed by the... The post Dominican ...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:17:14 +0000
DEAR BELLA: My wife’s untidiness has got me thinking of divorce
Dear Bella,  My wife and I have been married for about one year and we’ve had the discussion time after time after time about her untidiness. When we discuss it, things change for a few days then go right back... The post DEAR BELLA: My wife&#...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:23:19 +0000
COMMENTARY: Undisciplined cops, bad public policy and consequences
Probably the United Nations Committee on Human Rights and other bodies are currently analyzing the viral videos on April 12, during the Bus Drivers’ protest in Canefield. There, Police Officers mercilessly kicked, punched, slapped, shot, gang tackl...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:08:46 +0000
Dominican preschools encouraged to use local foods and juices
Various preschools on the island are being encouraged to practice healthy lifestyles by consuming more local foods/juices rather than the processed ones. This forms part of health week being observed from the 19th-22nd of April. The schools include C...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:08:56 +0000
The UWI among the best in the west – The UWI Vice Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has described the University as “among the best universities in the West”. Sir Hilary was speaking during a presentation as keynote speaker at last week...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:54:22 +0000
Misinformation fueling vaccine hesitancy, PAHO Director says
Misinformation is one of the most serious threats to public health, and it is most damaging when it fuels vaccine hesitancy, Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne said today. “Every person in a vulnerable group that is hesita...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:10:47 +0000
Regional bank donates to Dominica’s vaccination efforts  
As the entire world continues its fight against COVID-19, CIBC FirstCaribbean continues to give its support to the Ministry of Health and by extension the Government of Dominica. Through its charitable arm, FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Found...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:45 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Employment opportunity – Technical Electrician T&T National Petroleum Dominica Branch
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Trinidad & Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited (Dominica Branch) is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position:   TECHNICIAN / ELECTRICIAN Performs all duties requir...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:43 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption from Mero to Wallhouse (including Warner and Campbell)
DOWASCO informs its customers in Water Area 1 i.e. from Mero to Wallhouse (including Warner and Campbell) that their water supply will be interrupted from 7:00 p.m. on Saturday April 24th, to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday April 25th, 2021 in... The post ANNOUN...



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