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Fri, 21 May 2021 22:01:33 +0000
Chrisline’s Touch: The creations of a young entrepreneur
Chrisline Tavernier, who is from the village of Grand Bay Dominica is the owner of a sewing business called Chrisline’s Touch. During an interview with Dominica News Online (DNO), Tavernier stated that she began her sewing career in 2020 during... ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 19:16:37 +0000
Brooklyn-based minister of religion remembers Morne Prosper tragedy 46 years later
Exactly 46 years ago today, 30 people lost their lives on the Morne Prosper Road in the worst road tragedy in Dominica’s history. Brooklyn-based minister of religion, Reverend Randolph Bourne recalled the ordeal  as “chilling” and described wi...

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:01:35 +0000
Government reports 191 public service appointments, success with reclassification exercise
As of April 30th 2021, a total of 191 permanent appointments have been approved by the public service commission for the 2020/2021 financial year, as reported by the Minister of Governance, Public Service Reform, Citizen Empowerment, Social Justice a...

Fri, 21 May 2021 17:14:15 +0000
Sir Dennis Byron to hear from members of Dominica private sector and civil society on electoral reform
The private sector and civil society are being given the opportunity to have their voices heard on issues relating to the ongoing review of Dominica’s electoral system. The Dominica Business Forum (DBF) Inc. on June 17, 2021, will hold a... The pos...

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:51:54 +0000
Minister responsible for telecommunications highlights role of telecommunications and ICTs in socioeconomic development 
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Senator Oscar George, said the impact of Covid-19 has highlighted the critical role that telecommunications and information and communi...

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:17:18 +0000
IN PICTURES: Award ceremony for cultural icons Alwin Bully and Steve Hyacinth
Two of Dominica’s most prolific writers, Dr. Alwin Bully and Steve Hyacinth have been awarded for their contribution to the nation’s arts and culture at the award ceremony of the Dominica Writer’s Festival which took place on 15th May 2...

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:47:51 +0000
Playwrights Alwin Bully and Steve Hyacinth awarded
Two of Dominica’s most prolific writers, Dr. Alwin Bully and Steve Hyacinth, have been awarded for their contribution to the nation’s arts and culture. They were accorded at the first ever Writers Festival which formed part of DOMFESTA 2021 c...

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:54 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO to provide balances via phone, please update your information via phone or email
In an effort to better serve its customers DOWASCO will be sending a monthly text message containing their current bill balance. DOWASCO is therefore asking all customers to provide updated mobile phone information, in order to facilitate the process...

Fri, 21 May 2021 03:38:34 +0000
Dominican based in Washington DC gives expert testimony before U.S Senate
On Tuesday, May 18th, Mrs. Marcia (Chrissie) St. Hilaire-Finn, the daughter of Roseau merchant Ms. Annette St. Hilaire, testified before the U.S Senate bi-partisan Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The hearing was on Paid Leave for ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 02:57:02 +0000
WEATHER: Hot weather expected into Friday, Saharan dust over next few days
A high pressure system is expected to remain dominant across the island chain during the next 24 hours. A relatively dry atmosphere is expected to persist across the area during the period. The public is advised to take the necessary... The post WEAT...



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