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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 03:58:46 +0000
PAHO Director says over 700,000 vaccines will be delivered to five regional countries in coming days
Deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines are picking up speed across the Americas as more countries prepare for the imminent arrival of doses procured through COVAX, the global mechanism for equitable distribution of vaccines, Pan American Health Organization...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:10:33 +0000
New hospital administrative changes coming in July pending Parliament’s approval of new Bills
Come July 1, 2021, several new administrative changes may take effect at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) if Parliament approves several legislative frameworks, geared at advancing the health sector in Dominica. Speaking during a Cabinet...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:05:08 +0000
National midfield overseas-based player thrilled to be on board as Dominica pushes for World Cup Qualification
Overseas based full back, Darryl Longdon, says he is thrilled to be part of Dominica’s World Cup qualification campaign. Longdon, who has played professionally in the United States, says he is pleased to do his part to help Dominica through... The ...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:05:57 +0000
Memorial service for the late nurse Hannah Nichole Jackson of Castle Bruce
  Hannah Nichole Jackson of Castle Bruce, Dominica, who resided in England, passed away on November 22, 2020. She was 40 years.     Her body was cremated in England on February 4, 2021.   A MEMORIAL SERVICE in her... The post Memorial service for...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:05:53 +0000
Grand Bay man denied bail after being charged with possession of live ammunition
A Grand Bay man, Dimetrie Beix, appeared before Chief Magistrate Candia Carrette-George where bail was denied to him following a charge of possession of 100 live rounds of ammunition at the Canefield airport. On March 16, 2021, Beix pleaded not... Th...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:50:33 +0000
Webinar discusses the implementation of international peace law around the world, next stop the Caribbean
On March 14, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)’s 5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace Cessation of War (DPCW) was held as a live webinar, joined by over 1,200 people in 132 countries from all sectors... The ...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:06:01 +0000
27 million to be placed at AID bank for small business in next two months
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced plans to advance a commitment made to deposit 30 million dollars at the Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development (AID) Bank for on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized businesses. In the 2020...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:12:28 +0000
COMMENTARY: NYPD Commander makes Dominicans feel good and proud
On Q95 FM Radio popular  ‘In the SpotLight’ program which aired on Monday, March 1, 2021, host Ferdina Frampton’s guest was the 33 year NYPD Police Lieutenant who hails from the southwestern corner village of Soufriere. According to Ms. Frampt...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:44:08 +0000
Dominica records its 27th  living centenarian
Dominica, which is said to have the highest number of centenarians per capita in the world, has increased its tally of living centenarians to 27. Epheline Laville became the latest addition to that list on March 11, 2021. Mrs. Laville,... The post Do...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:32:32 +0000
Dominica looking to attract visitors with destination awareness campaign
Plans are in place to launch a destination awareness campaign to attract more visitors to Dominica. Director of Tourism Colin Piper made the disclosure during Prime Minister Skerrit weekly talk show recently. “From a marketing perspective we are ab...



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