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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:52:41 +0000
A triple rainbow in Dominica?
We all know the popular expression, “Seeing is believing”, and some of us may be familiar with the Kwéyòl equivalent of that expression: “Sa’w pa konnèt toujou pli vyé pasé’w” (What you don’t know is always older than you) and... T...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:46:05 +0000
OECS Chairman, Dominica’s PM, Roosevelt Skerrit, pledges organization’s support for first woman and African WTO Director-General
Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority, Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, has formally congratulated the new WTO Director General giving the assurance that the OECS stands ready to assist  Dr. Okonjo-Iw...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:47:42 +0000
CARICOM concerned over developments in Haiti as political unrest rises there
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to monitor very closely, and views with deep concern, developments in Haiti as unrest mounts over demands for that country’s president. In a statement released last week, CARICOM urges all stakeholder...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:08:36 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 AM, Feb 15, 2021): Strong winds expected by Tuesday, scattered showers over next few days
A high pressure system is expected to remain dominant across the area over the next few days producing an increase in wind speeds. During this time, low-level clouds moving with the wind flow are expected to generate periods of scattered... The post ...

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:50:42 +0000
West Indies wins Test series against Bangladesh
Cornwall led the way with another four wickets as West Indies beat Bangladesh in a thrilling finish to seal the two-match series. The tall off-spinner, who had claimed five wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings, took 4-105 – with the other......

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:49:45 +0000
Celebration Bucket: Birthday greetings to Augustina Esprit
Birthday greetings to Augustina Esprit of Belles (94 years old today) from her daughter Jossette and special grand daughter Stacy, her brother Andre, seven other grand children, great grand nieces, nephews, in Dominica and overseas – we all lov...

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:13:48 +0000
No end to pandemic without equal vaccine access – experts
PARIS – Developing new COVID-19 vaccines will fail to end the pandemic unless all countries receive doses in a fast and fair manner, disease experts warned Saturday. As several nations consider implementing vaccine passports when international ...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 21:32:01 +0000
Trump acquitted in impeachment trial
Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate on Saturday in an impeachment trial for his role on the 6 January attack on the US Capitol – a verdict that underscores the sway America’s 45th president still holds over the Republican party even... The...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:52:11 +0000
UPDATE (with photos): Bobb wins first ever Virtual Calypso competition
With a song entitled ‘Go and love your neighbor’, Daryl “The Bobb” Bobb, has been crowned the first-ever Virtual Calypso Monarch here in Dominica, walking away with the grand prize of EC$5000.00. At the final round of the comp...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:03:22 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO Antrim pipeline relocation and road diversion
DOWASCO informs residents of Antrim and the general public that we will be carrying out pipeline relocation works on the Antrim Road at the intersection of road to Cochrane from Monday February 15th to Tuesday February 16th, 2021 between the... The p...



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