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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:59:53 +0000ANNOUNCEMENT: Invitation to tender for the upgrade of the Turbine Building of Padu Hydrogeneration Power Station in Roseau Valley
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE TURBINE BUILDING OF PADU HYDROGENERATION POWER STATION IN THE ROSEAU VALLEY, COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA. Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) has received financing from the Caribbean D...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:17:43 +0000
CIBC First Caribbean honours high performing Dominican employee
Despite severe restrictions on travel which prevented the usual gathering in Barbados, CIBC FirstCaribbean reached around the region recently to honour its brightest and best performers for 2020. Chief Executive Officer Colette Delaney told those gat...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:47:38 +0000
APP spends nearly $90K assisting; plans to double that figure this year (With Photos)
Dominica’s youngest political party, the Alternative Peoples’ Party, has announced that since their formation in January 2020, over $85 thousand has been spent to cater to the needs of citizens here on the island. Speaking to Dominica New...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:38:39 +0000
Local businessman donated over sixteen thousand dollars and transformed his business during Covid-19
Local businessman Emile Depooter donated over sixteen thousand dollars in 2020 to assist COVID-related efforts and support charitable organizations in Dominica despite the challenges he faced. Mr. Depooter also had noteworthy changes to his businesse...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:38:03 +0000
The Dominica-Haiti Friendship Association condemns illegal entry/departure of Haitian nationals in Dominica
The Dominica-Haiti Friendship Association is condemning the illegal entry/departure of Haitians Nationals on the island. Over the past few months, the police have arrested several individuals including a large number of Haitians for illegal en...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:05:18 +0000
Schools closed in Antigua as COVID-19 cases spike
All schools in Antigua and Barbuda have been closed and the hospitals are not allowing visitors. This as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the neighboring island. There are currently 90 reported cases of the Coronavirus in that country. The...
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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:17:45 +0000
Bagatelle residents to benefit from $2.3M bailey bridge
Residents of Bagatelle and its surroundings will benefit from a $2.3 million dollar Bailey Bridge which will allow better road access to residents of that area. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said his government is looking forward to the completion...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:57:56 +0000
Breakers show prowess despite lengthy league hiatus
Teams were present and happy to be back on the court as the KFC National Volleyball League reconvened last weekend. NSE Breakers and La Familia Young Breakers of Portsmouth proved a solid point that the “Covid-break” did not phase their...
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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:04:19 +0000
IICA and PISLM host stakeholder consultation on agricultural health and food safety
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) concluded a successful stakeholder consultation on initial findings on Agricultural Health and Food Safety at the Na...
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:51:09 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for expressions of interest (consulting services – individual selection)
OECS MSME Guarantee Facility Project Loan No.: IDA-62670, IDA-62660, IDA-62640, IBRD-88830, IDA-62650 Assignment Title: Senior Operating Officer (SOO) Reference No. KN-ECPCGC-207852-CS-INDV The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Common...