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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:48:48 +0000
DNCW International Women’s Day address
“Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”   Sisters, Dominica, As we celebrate this another day in the annals of humanity upholding the values of women, there is nothing that pre-occupies us globally than the chal...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:03:56 +0000
Black Island Girl – A safe space for Caribbean women of African descent
Launched just before International Women’s Day- a day when women around the globe are celebrated for their achievements, Black Island Girl is the latest media creation of Dominican-Canadian Jael Joseph- a media personality, influencer, content cr...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:22:43 +0000
APP’s statement on International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March, each year. As part of this year’s celebrations, APP highlights the work of the Dominican woman, especially those who are on the frontline in the efforts to make our nation... The post A...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:37:58 +0000
Wanted: A solution to close the growing employment gap following the pandemic
In response to the serious impact of COVID-19 on women’s employment, Latin American and Caribbean countries should redouble efforts to achieve women’s full participation in the economy and the world of work. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:09:39 +0000
“Smooth transition” so far says DEXIA’s new GM 
It has been one week since DEXIA’s former accountant Paula Platsko commenced work as the Agency’s new General Manager replacing Gregoire Thomas who served in that capacity for the past 20 years.  Ms. Platsko credits the support of DEXIA ‘s fo...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:31:25 +0000
Women of Workers condemn acts of violence against women and call for universal respect of their rights
The Women of the United Workers Party (WOW) strongly condemn the physical assault and subsequent unlawful arrest and detention of Ms. Loretta Julien by police on Thursday March 4, 2021. Ms. Julian was among other patriotic women and men gathered... T...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:00:48 +0000
International Women’s Day: Eastern Caribbean institute of chartered accountants applauds women who ‘choose to challenge’
International Women’s Day (“IWD”) is celebrated globally on March 8 each year.  The organizers have described it as a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.  The theme for this year’s Inte...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:06:14 +0000
Healthcare workers commended for their resilience as Dominica celebrates Int. Women’s Day
Healthcare workers in Dominica are being commended and celebrated for their resilience/sacrifice during this unprecedented time, as Dominica joins the rest of the world in the celebration of International Women’s Day today. International Women’s ...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:17:55 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO water supply interruption
DOWASCO informs customers from Pichelin, Maranatha Square, Grandbay, Geneva and Tete Morne that their water supply will be interrupted on Tuesday March 9, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This interruption is necessary to facilitate ...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:09:21 +0000
Op-ed: Betting on women’s leadership for a better tomorrow in a post COVID-19 world
  This year, International Women’s Day will shine the spotlight on women’s leadership and the need for gender equality in a post COVID-19 world.  Surely the pace of reform is too slow, and we know that the COVID-19 Pandemic is... The post O...



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