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on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Fourth Form students, Marissa Norris and Samara Burton, represented Orion Academy and in fact, the Commonwealth of Dominica, in an international effort to highlight the thoughts of children world-wide, on the issue of peace.
The ...
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 0  on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Health Minister Honourable Julius Timothy is urging Dominicans, to stop smoking as it is causing a lot of health problems.
Mr. Timothy also pointed out that, the frequency of smoking in the youth is very alarming, and ...
10 0 on 2012-05-18 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Workers from the Pond Case’ to Melville Hall road project have appeared to be on strike.
Treasurer of the Truckers Association Mr. Arthur Shillingford says the workers have not received any wages from the month ...
17 0 on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Ministry of Education officials have disclosed that, just over 1,200 students will sit this year’s Grade 6 National Assessment Examinations (G6NA).
This year 610 males, while 596 females will take the exams, which ...
12 0 on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A number of health care professionals on the island, have been updated on how best to improve the quality of care provided to people with chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCD).
The information was given at a workshop ...
11 0 on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  Prime Minister Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that, Cabinet has approved an official funeral for the late Ambassador Mr. Charles Maynard who died over on Tuesday May 8th.
Mr. Skerrit said that government took ...
10 0 on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
What started out as a rumour may have some truth to it, as more talk has been circulating surrounding the closure of the Portsmouth branch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).
The talk has been a hot topic for many persons, ...
10 0 on 2012-05-18 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Dominicans can look forward to greater ease of accessibility to the Dominica Public Library collection.
During Library week, the Library announced plans to establish an electronic card catalogue that will serve to ...
17 0 on 2012-05-18 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court granted the retrial after an appeal was made against George’s murder conviction.
George was previously found guilty for the murder of Julien Joseph, ...
9 0 on 2012-05-16 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  A panel discussion in relation to World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) under the theme “Women and Girls in ICT” and sub theme “A role for ICT in addressing issues facing women” was held on Tuesday ...
35 0 on 2012-05-16 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Softball Cricket is making a grand return to the Sporting arena in Dominica with the Maxroy Trading Limited League wrapping up with the upcoming knock off finals.
The Softball sport which is a modification of cricket ...
38 0 on 2012-05-16 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The suspect, who inflicted the injury, has been identified as Mr. Ashley Marceline of Penville, who was later shot in the thigh by the police.
Police Public Relations Officer Inspector John Carbon has more ...
17 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter A mother and daughter duo from the village of Marigot are the proud producers of three new recently published childrens books.
The books; Giggles for Kids, Oh! For Laff Sakes! And Rea with Nana are written for young children ...
18 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Ministry Of Education and Human Resources Development hosted the official ceremony to launch Library Week 2012 under the theme “Building Community at your Library” at the Marigot Branch Library.
Parliamentary Representative ...
16 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  The owners and employees of the Muslim store, received a shock this morning when they arrived to work, noticing that the store was burglarized.An employee of the store, Ms. Karen Nicholas, who is the supervisor of the jewelry ...
16 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter Mr. Alvin Franklyn Alexander from the village of Grand Bay was charged with possession of cocaine and intent to supply to another on Saturday May 12th.Inspector Claude Weekes indicated that Police Officers were patrolling ...
15 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Persons wishing to join the Police Force, may now have a harder time in doing so as the vetting process is going to be improved, as the concerns of the public have been heard.
Superintendent Carette also said that the ...
16 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
One motorcyclist learnt a valuable lesson, on the rules of when and when not to overtake after causing a three vehicle accident on Friday May 11th.
The accident which occurred at night, was when the rider of a Yamaha scooter ...
15 0 on 2012-05-15 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Students of the Dominica Community High School were excited to have accomplished the finishing point of Secondary School. A school-leaving ceremony was held under the theme “Look up, it is a new day” on Friday May 11th ...
25 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  Community Service groups and Environmental clubs gathered at Portsmouth where they participated in a major cleanup and beautification campaign along the coasts of that town.The clean up began at Secret Bay and stopped at Belle ...
13 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  Single mothers are being urged to be strong and work with their children, and talk to them to make them a part of their lives.
This positive message came from winner of the 1st ever Mother’s Day Pageant, Ms. Shermain Valerie.
Ms. ...
12 0 on 2012-05-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  Officials from the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean Pacific States (CARIFORUM) came together at the Fort Young Hotel on May 11th for a Joint Dialogue between the two bodies.The Ministry of Employment, ...
16 0 on 2012-05-14 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Green Mountain Flowers the place where Fresh Cut Flowers, Foliage, Indoor and Garden Plants are produced hosted their annual mother’s day flower festival at the Old Market on Sunday May 13th. There were a variety of beautiful ...
22 0 on 2012-05-12 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Our queen Ms. Nadira Lando says that she is breath-taken to have won the Miss Caribbean Pageant although it did not come as a surprise to her. Ms. Lando explained that the Dominica Carnival Queen Pageant prepared her for ...
28 0 on 2012-05-11 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Dominica Solid Waste Management Department is in the process of making Dominica natural and pristine. A Workshop was held in support of National Co- operative day on Thursday May 10th encouraging Dominicans to manage ...
53 0 on 2012-05-11 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Chief of Police Mr. Cyril Carette is urging the public to help in solving unsolved crimes, while stating that the police have been making a lot of progress solving crime on the island.
Mr. Carette says that during the ...
50 0 on 2012-05-11 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The National Cultural Council and The Cultural Division presented DOMFESTA 2012 with the theme “through culture we build a progressive and peaceful society.”
Chief Cultural Officer Mr. Raymond Lawrence says the ...
34 0 on 2012-05-11 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter
On Tuesday 15th, the Ministry of Information Telecommunications and Constituency Empowerment will be hosting a panel discussion that will feature and highlight the achievements of Dominican Women in ICT.
This discussion ...
62 0 on 2012-05-11 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Dominica National Council of Women in Collaboration with the Caribbean Action Male Network (CARIMAN) and Bureau of Gender Affairs celebrated the value of motherhood through a presentation of food hampers donated to single ...
42 0 on 2012-05-11 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Mr. James says that the Prime Minister’s comments were uncalled for, and he should have been a lot more sensitive to the plight of the bus drivers.
The UWP’s leader says, Mr. Skerrit believes that Dominica ...
29 0 on 2012-05-11 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Komite Pou Etid Kweyol (KEK) and the Division of Culture held its third Annual Kweyol Spelling Bee Competition on May 9th 2012.
The competition was set among the primary schools on the island from 11 different ...
37 0 on 2012-05-11 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Dominicans will be treated to a different taste of cultural flavor, as the Ethiopian group Zeddicus will take to the stage of the Arawak House of Culture on May 14th 2012.
Zeddicus is known for its Ethiopian cultural ...
36 0 on 2012-05-10 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Members of the Tete Morne Village Council held their Thirteenth Inaugural Meeting and the Official Commissioning of the Tete Morne Resource Centre on Wednesday May 9th.
Minister for Social Service, Community Development ...
41 0 on 2012-05-10 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Seedling Pre- School in Soufriere was the sight of what residents called a miracle as shocked parents and concerned villagers gathered on the road before the building.
An old mango tree that appeared to have ...
65 0 on 2012-05-10 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Mr. Hector John, along with political leader Mr. Edison James of the United Workers Party (UWP) were among leaders of the parliamentary opposition, in the member states of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), ...
31 0 on 2012-05-10 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Dominica Branch Youth Parliament hosted a prize giving ceremony where Youth Parliamentarians were awarded.
Speaker of the House Ms. Alix Boyd- Knight says all the ...
38 0 on 2012-05-10 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter  The Office of the National Authorising Officer for the European Development Fund and The Waitukubuli National Trail held the final competition for their secondary school competition in recognition of Europe Day.Europe Day ...
30 0 on 2012-05-09 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Talented young Dominicans took to the stage at the Krazy Koconuts on May 6th to showcase their talents at the Calling of the Drum 2012 Youth Explosion.
Miss Rosalind Brown, the owner of Mega/Omega Productions deemed ...
30 0 on 2012-05-09 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Although the turnout for the Dominica Public Service Union’s (DPSU) Labour Day celebrations on Monday May 7th was below expectations, the event went on as planned.
The event kicked off with a march from the Newtown ...
32 0 on 2012-05-09 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Dominica Red Cross joined the International Red Crescent Community to celebrate World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.
To mark this event the Dominica Red Cross is celebrating the contributions of young people and ...
31 0 on 2012-05-09 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Dominica Police Force has dismissed Ohsell Tyson, an officer who was recently charged for theft.
Mr. Tyson, was arrested by members of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over the Easter weekend.
Mr. ...
28 0 on 2012-05-09 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Another iconic figure and promoter of Dominica, Mr. Loftus Emmanuel has passed away.
He passed away earlier this morning about 11am at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Diabetic, 65-year-old Emmanuel is reported ...
41 0 on 2012-05-08 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Three people were injured in an accident which occurred at Woodbridge Bay on Friday May 4th. Acting Public Relation Officer Mr. Wayne Letang explains.
Mr. Letang indicated that six victims were involved however, ...
32 0 on 2012-05-08 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter  Dominica’s OECS Ambassador Charles Maynard, who dedicated his life to public service, has succumbed to his illness in the early hours on Tuesday May 8th.Mr. Maynard served in government with the Dominica Freedom Party for ...
59 0 on 2012-05-09 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
An ecumenical service took place on Sunday morning followed by a local band splash that presented local bands and artists from around the island which included Asah Bantan and the WCK band.
Not only was ...
36 0 on 2012-05-08 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
A two day protest action by bus drivers, operating the communities of Soufriere, Scotts Head and Gallion has been criticized by Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
The protest commenced on Wednesday May 2nd, ...
34 0 on 2012-05-08 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
19 year old Ms. Nadira Lando has captured the title of Miss Caribbean World 2012. Ms. Lando copped the awards for Best Costume, Best Swimwear which inlcuded Miss Photogenic at the pageant which took place at the Multipurpose ...
54 0 on 2012-05-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Students of Ross University celebrated National Laboratory Professionals week through a Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Mini Symposium on Friday May 4th.
Dr. Adis King says Tuberculosis has ...
52 0 on 2012-05-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Director of Tourism Mr. Colin Piper believes tourists are Dominica’s main source of incomes. Mr Piper says many Dominicans rely on tourists to earn their living such as fishermen and farmers.
He went on ...
56 0 on 2012-04-05 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Advances in accessibility for persons with disabilities, is having a positive impact on members of the Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities (DAPD).
Director of the DAPD Mrs. Natahlie Murphy says, the fact ...
44 0 on 2012-05-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The call came from The Events Coordinator in the Association of Diocesan Clergy, Father Herman Sharplis who says the hike will feature high profile persons such as; Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Bishop of Roseau ...
46 0 on 2012-05-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A number of fishers from various villages will be meeting for consultations with the fisheries division this week, all in the effort of developing a long overdue fisheries policy which is lacking in Dominica.
Fisheries ...
44 0 on 2012-05-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Public Prosecution Objected To The Bail On The Grounds That, One Person Allegedly Involved In The Crimes Is Still At Large, As Well As Firearms That Were Thought To Be Used During The ...
32 0 on 2012-05-03 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Mrs. Bertrand stated all developments and the renovations within the school were done through fund raising and donations. In addition she mentioned that the most donations comes from abroad and she is grateful for ...
41 0 on 2012-05-03 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Talented young Dominicans will get an opportunity to showcase their talents at the Calling of the Drum 2012 Youth Explosion.
The show is organized by Mega/Omega Production in collaboration with the National Youth ...
40 0 on 2012-05-03 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Dominica Biennial Delegates conference of the Dominica Public service was held on May 2nd. Legal Consultant- Attorney at Law Mr. John Elue Charles says he will look at some of the views respecting the concepts of advocacy ...
36 0 on 2012-05-02 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Organizers of Mayfest 2012 have announced plans to promote local artists at the 6th Edition in the village of Marigot.
The event was known to boast an International artist night that featured regional headline artists ...
48 0 on 2012-05-02 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter  The Dominica Nurses Association will be hosting a number of activities, which will lead up to their International Nurses Day which will be celebrated on May 12th, which began with a church service at the Deliverance Baptist ...
45 0 on 2012-05-02 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The CIBC First Caribbean International Bank 2012 Unsung Heroes Programme was launched on May 1st.
Ms. Marie-Torez Winston, Manager of Retail Bankings and Operations says since its beginning in 2003, the Unsung Heroes ...
36 0 on 2012-05-02 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
One young man will learn to keep his hands to himself after appearing before magistrate candia george on a charge of theft.
Allington moses of virgin lane pleaded guilty to the theft of $400 from his neighbor on ...
28 0 on 2012-05-02 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
This was a direct result of the bus drivers who operate in the area, taking strike action against what they call is neglect of their concerns, as it relates to the deplorable conditions of their roads for far too ...
34 0 on 2012-05-02 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Alliance Francaise in collaboration with the Cultural Division will hold a concert that features Maryse Ngalula and Jean Remy Guedon as a duo.
Guedon plays the saxophone and flute and Ngalula is a singer from ...
29 0 on 2012-05-01 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Dominicans can now look forward to a place where their phones can be repaired in the grand opening of Mouse Freelance Enterprise which specializes in, Mobile repairs, refurbishing and maintaining phone accessories.
...
39 0 on 2012-05-01 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
In the observance of Medical Lab Professional Week, Lab Superintendant of the Princess Margaret Hospital (P.M.H) Mr. Walter Jones, put on a display outside of the Ministry Building on April 30th.
The display consisted ...
30 0 on 2012-05-01 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Dominica Brewery and Beverages Limited officially launched its new ‘Vita Malt Takes care of you campaign’ on April 30th.
The campaign is a Dominica Brewery and Beverages Limited initiative to introduce a ...
38 0 on 2012-05-01 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
For the Board of Directors, Mr. Julius Dailey, Mrs. Anita Rodney and Mr. Hansel Valerie were all nominated.
Ms. Everlyn Holsborough and Ms. Rosamund Rolle, were nominated to serve on the Supervisory Committee, ...
31 0 on 2012-05-01 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Arawak House of Culture is going to be full of action as the Deliverance Baptist Church Dream Team presents the humorous Play “Choices II” on May 4th and 6th at 8:00pm. The play is based on conflicting interests ...
34 0 on 2012-04-30 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Dominicans and cricket fans alike will be pleased that, plans are on the way to make Dominican born West Indies cricketer Shane Shillingford, one of the new faces of the “I Am Dominica” campaign.
The announcement ...
35 0 on 2012-04-30 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Dominica Amateur Boxing Association has selected four boxers to participate in the final AIBA Americas Olympic Qualifier to be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from May 4-12 2012.
The Team Comprises the following: ...
57 0 on 2012-04-30 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Dominica Co-operative Societies League Limited held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday April 28th.
The meeting presented the annual report for 2011 while highlighting the implementation of a new Act that ...
31 0 on 2012-04-27 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
International Girls in ICT was celebrated as in Dominica on April 26th. It was recognized as a day designated by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
The ITU is the telecommunication arm of the United ...
52 0 on 2012-04-27 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Auditorium was held on April 26th.
Marketing and Outreach Officer Miss Kimone Joseph believes Thesis presentations and lectures are very important for our citizens.
...
60 0 on 2012-04-27 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter The 32nd Meeting of the Regional Debt Coordinating Committee (RDCC) announced that it is Pleased with Investors’ Participation on Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM).The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica ...
42 0 on 2012-04-27 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Visitors and locals alike were treated to local musical performances every night of the week of April 27th at the Cricket Dwivay Bod La Mer.
The Bod La Mer, so that visitors coming to the island for the cricket ...
47 0 on 2012-04-26 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
35 year old Gregory Antoine of Giraudel was charged with Grevious bodily harm, when he came before Roseau magistrate Evelina Batiste.
He was charged with the offence after an altercation with Nathaniel ...
37 0 on 2012-04-26 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Students taking part in the exhibit said that the exercise was beneficial as it gave them the opportunity to better understand what was learnt in class.
The projects in the exhibition were judged ...
56 0 on 2012-04-26 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter
As part of celebrating Early Childhood Education week the Jinjah Pre-school held an exhibition, which showcased work of the parents, teachers and students of the school.
The work was done within a three week period, where ...
56 0 on 2012-04-26 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Information and Communication Technology Unit (ICTU) of the Establishment, Personnel and Training Department (EPTD) announces the launch of a web application dubbed “Connect2Government”.
The launch of Connect2Government, ...
47 0 on 2012-04-26 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The upper village Hoosiers defeated the fond Canie Rebels by the final score of 82-79 pts, in game 3, of the best-of-3 semi-final playoffs.
The teams came into this very important game, with the series tied at 1 game each, ...
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28 0 on 2012-04-25 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The 4-H Clubs of the different districts in Dominica gathered at the Public Service Union Hall on Tuesday April 24th for the National 4-H Tree Planting Festival.
The activities were organized by the Youth Development ...
36 0 on 2012-04-25 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Dominica joined the rest of the world in celebrating Vaccination Week of the Americas.
Speaking on this celebration Health Minister, Honourable Julius Timothy says, Vaccination Week of the Americas is an annual event ...
32 0 on 2012-04-24 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
In recognition of Mother’s Day, D’s Dynamic Productions has organized a Mother’s Day Pageant that will feature 8 mothers between the ages of 21 and 35.
The contestants are enthusiastic about the upcoming ...
50 0 on 2012-04-24 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Concerns relating to the new and improved roads are rising within the Dominican population. According to Chief Fire officer Mr. Josiah Dupuis, there has been a major increase in accidents since the new roads have been built.
Mr. ...
49 0 on 2012-04-24 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Students of the Newtown Primary School, Charlotte’s Nursery School and Jinja Pre-school all converged to the Fatima Church in Newtown for a church ceremony of Early Childhood Education Week, which commenced on Monday April ...
27 0 on 2012-04-24 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Bath Estate Disaster Committee alongside the Dominica Red Cross and other emergency personel took part in the National Disaster Management Office organized simulation exercise on Lower Bath Estate.
The ...
56 0 on 2012-04-24 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Crime Stoppers International is looking forward to working with Dominicans as well as establishing a Crime Stoppers Programme in Dominica.
Crime Stoppers is a community based, no profit organization managed by a civilian ...
63 0 on 2012-04-24 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
23 year old Lufus Shoraindo, tried to steal a bicycle the virtual complainant was riding in virgin lane, but when she resisted he used a wrench to beat her.
Although the defendant fought Mr. Shoraindo ...
32 0 on 2012-04-23 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
According to the facts of the case read by Police Prosecutor, Inspector Claude Weekes, John Henderson of Vielle Case, entered Save A Lot Supermarket on Saturday April 21st at 9:50 a.m.
Upon entering the supermarket ...
51 0 on 2012-04-24 01:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Dominicans can now look forward to a new form of entertainment as the grand opening of MAPAU Entertainment Centre which took place on April 20th.
CEO of MAPAU Entertainment Centre Mr. John Wallis says, this is an ...
89 0 on 2012-04-24 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Rotaract Club of Dominica held its first ever Technology Exposition at the Prevost Cinemall on Saturday April 21st.
The Exposition displayed a lot of technology of interactive visuals with young people ...
70 0 on 2012-04-23 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
President of CARIMAN Mr. Thomas Holmes says that the increase in violence and crime in Dominica, was the motivating factor to this symposium to develop ways in which these issues can be addressed.
Featured Speaker ...
44 0 on 2012-04-23 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
One day after arriving on island, the West Indies Cricket team visited the Windsor Park Stadium where they interacted with local junior cricketers.
Students of the Alpha Center and also representatives from the ...
44 0 on 2012-04-23 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Dominica Cancer Society is sending out the message ‘an early intervention saves lives’ to the public by hosting a free breast cancer screening at the Roseau Primary Health Complex on April 20th.
President of ...
33 0 on 2012-04-20 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Residents of Penville can now look forward to the refurbished Penville Health Center which was officially opened at the Penville Health Centre Grounds on April 19th.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Ms. ...
51 0 on 2012-04-20 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Cultural Division officially launched the annual Dominica Festival of the Creative Arts (DOMFESTA) celebrations in Dominica.
A number of activities have been planned for the festival including, a Creole Song Contest, ...
40 0 on 2012-04-20 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
During the period of April 23rd to April 27th 2012, the JinJia Preschool will be partnering with Education International through the Dominica Association of Teachers, to highlight the importance of Early Childhood Education.
A ...
36 0 on 2012-04-20 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Shortly after the official opening of the refurbished Penville Centre, an Inaugural meeting of the Penville Village Council was held at the Penville Primary School.
Honorable Gloria Shillingford Minister for Social ...
38 0 on 2012-04-20 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
In recognition of the 2012 Earth Day theme ‘Mobilize the Earth’ the Discover Dominica authority (DDA) held its first ever dirty sock contest.
The contest was held with a view to raising public awareness on how ...
61 0 on 2012-04-20 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Australian Team landed early on April 20th and was welcomed by officials from the Dominica Cricket Association and headline sponsors for the upcoming cricket matches.
Coach of the Australian team Mr. Mickey ...
68 0 on 2012-04-19 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
In preparation for the upcoming 5 day test series at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium with Australia and the West Indies the Dominica Police Force have announced certain security and traffic conditions that will be in ...
34 0 on 2012-04-19 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
As part of the celebrations of the Year of Cooperatives, the Cooperative Movement of Dominica has officially launched its magazine ‘The Insight’.
The magazine is the first of the Movement for many decades.It ...
38 0 on 2012-04-19 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Addressing the issue of the recent trend of violence and crime in the youth of Dominica, Trinidadian Gospel Singer Quincy Richardson better known by his stage name ‘Q’ attributes the trend to the influence of music.
...
44 0 on 2012-04-19 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
In an effort to provide EC Notes which are easier for the blind and visually impaired persons the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has issued a series of notes with braille features.
Braille is a universal system ...
42 0 on 2012-04-19 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
A number of DSC students were present for the ceremony, while to awards were presented to deserving persons.
Prizes were also awarded to all participants of the Miss DSC Mas Jamboree, which were ...
36 0 on 2012-04-19 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
At about 6:35 pm on April 16th Mr. Francis walked into the 7-11 and placed 2 packs of Tasty Cheese worth $49. 28, one can of CLassico cornbeef worth $5.15 and one can of Bruinswick tuna worth $2.65 in ...
33 0 on 2012-04-19 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter .jpg "Bus drivers accident in Canefield")
Two bus drivers found themselves in a difficult situation on Wednesday April 18th, when their buses collided when en route to their destinations shortly after 5pm.
Reports are a Toyota Hiace bus registration number ...
43 0 on 2012-04-19 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The lectureship begun about 27 years ago by Ken Dye, with the intent of bringing Christians from the region together in one forum.
This year, the lectureship will be hosted in the Cayman Islands.
The ...
33 0 on 2012-04-19 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank (AID Bank) continues to fulfill its mandate to foster growth and development in the Commonwealth of Dominica through increased lending to the economic and social ...
35 0 on 2012-04-18 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Thirty-one year old Artist Mr. Gharan Burton based in the US, has made a visit to Dominica to display his fine art through an Art Exhibition on Friday, April 20th.
The exhibition will be held in Wotten Waven at the ...
39 0 on 2012-04-18 05:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Programme involved week long workshops in various districts around the Island the workshops facilitated by Cuban cultural trainer, Professor Aida Martin Rodriguez from Havana Cuba.
It was conducted with ...
33 0 on 2012-04-17 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Youth Development Centre is providing opportunities for the young and unemployed men in Dominica.
Youth Development Officer Mr. Terry Raymond says this is the third group of young men that is being trained ...
72 0 on 2012-04-18 01:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Ms. Helen Royer says the aim of this project is to create an example for the rest of the Caribbean to follow.
Ms. Royer believes stigma and discrimination towards ...
75 0 on 2012-04-17 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Youth Development Division has embarked upon a project geared at reducing incidents of crime violence and drug abuse among youths.
Assistant Coordinator of the Shat Out Violence Project, Gregory Riviere ...
68 0 on 2012-04-17 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Health Minister Honourable Julius Timothy says that, Dominicans should embrace and emulate the Chinese and not make fun of them.
He made the statement at a recent handing over ceremony, where health equipment was donated ...
58 0 on 2012-04-17 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
A call has been sounded for women throughout the country, to attend a free breast cancer screening exercise which will take place on Friday April 20th at the Roseau Health Centre from 1pm to 7pm.
This call came from ...
54 0 on 2012-04-16 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Michel Joseph, Jamie Andrew, Prinston George, Mitchel Azil and Iam Masicot appeared once more in court as their lawyers made yet another bail application.
The five young men between the ages of 19 and 26 are currently ...
49 0 on 2012-04-16 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Retired University Professor Dr. Colin Higgs has made a visit to Dominica to help co-ordinate a “Bowling out AIDS” workshop on April 13th.
This project is a new method to distribute essential information to our ...
50 0 on 2012-04-16 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Students of the All Saints University were incredibly thrilled and honored to receive their white coats on April 14th.
Minister of Education Mr. Peter St. Jean believes that in time, All Saints University will prove ...
68 0 on 2012-04-16 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The project will be executed in two parts: the first being a consultation which brought together young men from within the western district communities.
At the consultation which was held at the Haywood ...
52 0 on 2011-04-13 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
One young man has proved that any dedicated athlete can make it to any level as long as he commits.
Current basketball player of the Dominican National Team Mr. Jeffery Joseph is the first Dominican to make it to ...
74 0 on 2012-04-13 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Chief of Police, Cyril Carrette confirmed that an officer was arrested for the alleged theft of a Government of Dominica owned firearm and not for allegedly selling an illegal firearm as was previously stated in a SAT TV ...
66 0 on 2012-04-13 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
‘Black Friday’ said some Dominicans to each other as there was yet another vehicular accident in front of the Goodwill Savannah following this one.
Reports are that a scooter licence number PS301, which was ...
59 0 on 2012-04-14 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Three persons were rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), following a vehicular accident on the highway just outside of the Public Works building in the morning on Friday April 13th.
The accident involved a ...
90 0 on 2012-04-12 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Basketball training have commenced for a number of young ladies and young men from various High Schools, which will participate in the Windward Islands Secondary School Games which will take place in Grenada later this year.
Acting ...
57 0 on 2012-04-12 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Best Practices Award from the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA) in the USA last month.
Each year, the Child Welfare Fund of NYC and COFCCA honor professionals who work with children and their families ...
75 0 on 2012-04-12 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Prime Minister Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit says that his Government is committed to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
Mr. Skerrit said his cabinet took a capital decision in 2005 on the CCJ, and had gone ...
53 0 on 2012-04-12 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Tony Esprit, Avondale James, Theodore Williams, Maydine Williams and Melissa Blaize were all jointly charged with possession of cannabis, cultivation of 40 cannabis trees, and possession 7 rounds of live 9mm rounds ...
58 0 on 2012-04-12 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
With the country seeing an increase in violence for the year 2012, Inspector of Police Claude Weekes predicts that is this trend is to continue, in a few years, out peaceful country as we know it will become a place where ...
58 0 on 2012-04-11 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Police Constable Ohssel Tyson has been formally charged for the alleged theft of a Glock 19 Pistol when he faced a Roseau Magistrate on Tuesday April 10th.
The officer plead not guilty to the charge, and was bailed ...
58 0 on 2012-04-11 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
One Bath Estate man can say he is very lucky to suffer minor injuries after crashing his vehicle into the Louisville bus stop.
Mr. Derrick Samuel who was driving a white Mitsubishi Lancer car registration number 8641, ...
65 0 on 2012-04-11 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Mr. Wayne Prescott appeared before Magistrate Candia George on Tuesday April 10th, where he said that the meter got damaged while he attempted to kill a rat he had seen in the area, indicating to the court his cousin died ...
47 0 on 2012-04-10 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Turtle lovers can look forward to a free tour, site viewing and witness the sea turtles nesting on April 21st.
President of the Nature Enhancement Team Mr. Simon George says, it is important to protect the Sea Turtles ...
56 0 on 2012-04-10 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
A number of patrons turned out in large numbers at the Krazy Koconuts on Saturday April 7th, which was the venue for the Real Friends concert.
The concert was headlined by Jamaican Artiste Christopher Martin, with ...
51 0 on 2012-04-10 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Information reaching SAT TV News is that a police officer who was stationed in the Point Michel Police Station was arrested over the weekend.
A source has revealed that the officer was arrested for allegedly selling ...
44 0 on 2012-04-10 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Speaking at a Panel discussion held under the theme ‘How crime and drugs destabilize the family and community.’ on Saturday 7th April, Mr. Weekes addressed the community of Campbell compelling them to become ...
46 0 on 2012-04-10 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The police are calling on the public for assistance in solving a robbery which occurred on Saturday 7th April, leaving one man injured.
Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (C.I.D), Superintendent Daniel ...
55 0 on 2012-04-05 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Digicel Store in Roseau was the scene of much excitement as popular regional artists D Major, Adrenaline and Christopher Martin alongside local zouk sensation Michelle Henderson were present for the official release ...
73 0 on 2012-04-05 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A number of students and teachers of the Goodwill Primary School, along with their parents were all walking in the name of a worthy cause, when they were seen in large groups walking under the Canefield cliff.
Speaking ...
46 0 on 2012-04-05 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Three and a half years after the signing of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) the regional private sector has been urged to get on board, instead of passively standing on the sidelines.
The ...
52 0 on 2012-04-05 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Campbell Despor Village council in collaboration with the villagers of the Campbell community will be celebrating their annual village feast this Easter weekend.
The feast will be celebrated under the theme “Promoting ...
56 0 on 2012-04-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Sports Division within the Ministry of Culture and Sports views the role of women in sports as very significant said Trevor Shillingford addressing the opening ceremony for the Teachers Coaching course was held on April ...
52 0 on 2012-04-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Sernel Flaurent a young man from the isolated, eastern coastal village of Good Hope has made a splash on the regional music scene with his locally flavored gospel music.
The budding artist who goes simply by ...
52 0 on 2012-04-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Parliamentary Representative for the Roseau South Constituency Honourable Ambrose George, is urging the newly launched Estate Visioneers youth group to ensure they keep making positive impacts on their community, and for ...
52 0 on 2012-04-04 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Mr. Jimmy Doherty a British Presenter, best known for programming on farming; looking at organic and sustainable ways of using natural resources, is now in Dominica filming a programme on whales off the shores of Dominica.
...
45 0 on 2012-04-04 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Parliamentary Representative for the Roseau South Constituency Honourable Ambrose George, is urging the newly launched Estate Visioneers youth group to ensure they keep making positive impacts on their community, and for ...
55 0 on 2012-04-04 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The students and staff of the Convent High School displayed the various careers choices available to the students as they celebrated Career Day on Aril 3rd.
Miss Annette Austrie, a Health and Family Life Teacher ...
50 0 on 2012-04-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Stakeholders and organizers of Dominica’s Carnival ‘The Real Mas’ gathered together at the Arawak House of Culture on March 30th to recognize outstanding participants in the carnival.
Honourable Ian Douglas the ...
39 0 on 2012-04-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Police is calling on the public to assist in their investigations, in the apprehension of the individuals who carried out an armed robbery on two British tourists.
According to reports Charles and Jill Oldham were robbed ...
45 0 on 2012-04-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A call has been sent out to all motorists especially the riders of motorcycles and scooters, that they exercise caution when using the road, so that they do not endanger themselves and innocent pedestrians.
The call ...
40 0 on 2012-04-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Representing one of the men arrested for the murder of Joe Costello, Attorney-at-Law David Bruney asked that disclosure of the case be made within the month.
Speaking before Magistrate Ossie Lewis, he asks that the ...
40 0 on 2012-04-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Mega Production Incorporation in collaboration with the National Youth Council has officially launched the ‘Calling of the Drum 2012 Youth Explosion: Talent Search.
Organizer of the event, Mrs. Rosalind Brown ...
60 0 on 2012-04-03 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A project filmed in Dominica last December will be aired tonight on BBC America.
The new original adventure cooking series competition called ‘No Kitchen Required’ covers three chefs as they work with locals to hunt, ...
67 0 on 2012-04-02 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The St. Paul and St. Ann’s Parish began Holy Week by hosting the 27th World Youth Day on Saturday, 31st March, 2012.
The day commenced with a National Youth Rally, at Teza grounds in Mahaut.
Minister of Culture ...
37 0 on 2012-04-02 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The management and staff of Kairi FM organized Survival walk was deemed a success upon completion on April 1st.
The walk was organized with the aim of helping to keep Dominicans in good health since exercise ...
44 0 on 2012-04-02 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Police are investigating an incident which occurred at the Pierre Charles Secondary School (PCSS) on Friday March 30th, which left the security guard and one student nursing stab wounds.
According to Vice Principal ...
60 0 on 2012-04-02 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Two men are now dead following a fatal vehicular accident, in the community of Mahaut in the early hours of the morning on Saturday March 31st.
The Superintendent of Police in charge of the Southern Division Ms. Yvonne ...
53 0 on 2012-04-02 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
As part of the Newtown Primary School’s Literacy Week of activities, the event was brought to a close in grand style, as the students and teachers all marched from the Newtown School to the Newtown Savannah.
The festival ...
44 0 on 2012-04-02 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Faculty of Health Sciences of the Dominica State College is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th Anniversary of Formal Nursing Education in Dominica.
The successes of Nursing Education in Dominica ...
45 0 on 2012-03-30 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Honorable Ian Douglas, Minister of Tourism and Legal Affairs says that the removal of derelict ships from the bay front in Dominica is one of the biggest achievements in the Portsmouth constituency that the Government ...
60 0 on 2012-03-30 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
True to his promise of providing aid to single mothers in need of proper housing, The Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said that young single mothers are on the priority list for a new housing Development ...
59 0 on 2012-03-30 17:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Fishermen in the northern District of Dominica will now benefit from a new gas station located in Portsmouth.
This will serve as a filling station for their boats and other sea vessels.
Petro Caribe’s ...
53 0 on 2012-03-30 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Diocese of Roseau Youth Secretariat in collaboration with the Parish of St. Ann, will host its annual World Youth Day Rally on Saturday March 31st, which will commence from 10:00am in the community of Mahaut.
The ...
47 0 on 2012-03-30 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The International Olympic Committee, The Dominica Olympic Committee, (DOC) the Local Affiliates and the National Olympic Committees of the Caribbean and the Americas, learnt with great sadness of the sudden passing ...
61 0 on 2012-03-30 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
One man will have some time to respect other persons property as he was sentenced to prison by Roseau Magistrate.
Ian Scotland from Roseau was charged with vagrancy on March 28th when he faced Roseau ...
54 0 on 2012-03-29 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Dominicans can look forward to a new standard of housing development says representatives of the Dukesville Project Limited.
A group of Dominicans residing in the United Kingdom, in the Dominica UK organization, ...
56 0 on 2012-03-29 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Residents who all live on the West Coast, can now breathe a sigh of relief as Wednesday March 28th was the official day for the ground breaking of the West Coast Water Supply Project, which will resolve the water problems ...
52 0 on 2012-03-29 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Kiwanis Club of Waitukubuli in collaboration with the Discover Dominica
Authority hosted a debate that featured students of the Tourism Department at the Dominica State College.
Secretary of the Kiwanis Club ...
51 0 on 2012-03-29 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Police have confirmed the sudden death of a Kalinago man which took place on Wednesday March 28th.
Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (C.I.D), Superintendent Daniel Carbon says that Mr. Anthony Bruney of ...
51 0 on 2012-03-29 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Thirty students from the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School have been training from January 17th to March 21st 2012, to take up the role as a peer counselor of their school.
To applaud the students, the school held ...
45 0 on 2012-03-27 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter Residents of Bense, Anse De Mai and Anse Sol Dat, will all be enjoying a number of festivities which have been organized by the Committee For The Improvement of Bense, Anse De Mai and Anse Sol Dat (CIMBAA), as part of the ...
52 0 on 2012-03-27 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter Dominica and France have held diplomatic relations since 1979 however French Ambassador to Dominica, His Excellency Michel Prome says that relations go further back as Dominica lies between the two french territories of Guadeloupe ...
52 0 on 2012-03-27 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter Mr. Yannick Patrick from Stockfarm, was arrested on March 27th, 2012 and charged with battery and indecent language.
Mr. Patrick who lives with his sister Sasha Alcendra where a search warrant was executed.
When the ...
53 0 on 2012-03-27 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Rotary Club of Dominica donated three (3) sewing machines on Monday March 26th to the Alpha Centre to assist in their projects already in progress.
President of the Rotary Club, Ms Marylyn Birmingham says it took a ...
48 0 on 2012-03-27 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter The students of the Newtown Primary School will all be happy by year end, upon being given their new school building which construction is expected to commence very soon.
Education and Human Resource Development Minister ...
46 0 on 2012-03-26 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Dominica, and President of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC) Bishop Michael Daniel says, the incident on March 21st where two gay men were seen allegedly ...
60 0 on 2012-03-26 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Dominicans present at the Krazy Koconuts on Saturday March 24th all left transformed from attending the 1st Annual Praise Festival.
The night featured a number of local Gospel Artistes such as Sernel Florent, Sons of ...
45 0 on 2012-03-26 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The community of Calibishie has launched its first village union, under the theme of ‘Uniting our community; let’s make it a reality’.
Coordinator of the reunion committee Mrs. Bernadette Collins says that ...
112 0 on 2012-03-26 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter
‘Hats off to reading’ shouted students of the Goodwill Primary school as they threw reading themed hand made hats into the air.
The school gathered together in the auditorium to display talent and reading skills ...
74 0 on 2012-03-26 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Newtown Primary School will come alive this week, as it is hosting a week of activities for the school’s Literacy Festival which began on Monday March 26th.
A teacher at the school Miss Royette Celaire says, reading ...
50 0 on 2012-03-24 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Dominicans can look forward to a very exciting show, when Gospel Artistes will take the stage at the Krazy Koconuts on Saturday March 24th.
The show which is the first annual Praise Fest, will feature straight from ...
53 0 on 2012-03-24 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Police Officers who worked on the apprehension of the individuals, who were responsible for a string of robberies, including the armed robbery on the Marigot Credit Union which took place on Friday March 9th, have ...
59 0 on 2012-03-24 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The children’s heart foundation will be receiving a boost from an initiative being taken up by the First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB).
The bank has placed an incubator at its office in Roseau in the effort ...
60 0 on 2012-03-24 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Students of the Orion Academy and their parents, showed a huge interest in Literacy Week on Wednesday 21st 2012.
English and Literature teacher Ms. Herina George says, the turn-put was superb.
Ms. George ...
50 0 on 2012-03-24 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Attorney-at-Law Miss Dawn Yearwood-Stewart addressed a popular public opinion that her clients Manuella Williams and Lauretta Xavier were not remorseful after seeing them smile and wave after leaving ...
67 0 on 2012-03-24 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Frances Fredrick, who is in police custody on charges of man slaughter has been granted bail at $100,000.
Fredrick, who is represented by Mr. Joshua Francis and Mr. Ronald Charles, allegedly stabbed Nixon Francis ...
59 0 on 2012-03-22 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs co operative Division held the Saint John’s Fisher folk co operative study Group Inaugural ceremony on Wednesday March 21st 2012 at Portsmouth Fisheries ...
76 0 on 2012-03-22 21:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
According to the facts of the case presented by Police Prosecutor Inspector Claude Weekes, the police received a report that the defendants were seen on the balcony of their cruise ship, fondling each other ...
77 0 on 2012-03-22 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Three men who went missing after they allegedly went on a fishing expedition, have been found in Martinique and transported back to Dominica by the Dominica Coast Guard.
Police Chief Mr. Cyril Carette says although ...
79 0 on 2012-03-22 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Police Chief Mr. Cyril Carette says Dominica has laws which are put in place for a reason, so anyone caught breaking the law of this country will be held accountable for his or her actions.
Mr. Carette made this statement ...
81 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Sports Coordinator Mr. Trevor Shillingford says the best player will be selected for the grand prize.
Mr. Shillingford says this competition would not be possible without the help and support of NBD and ...
41 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Cricket matches between West Indies and Australia have been known for their competitiveness over the years and this was one of the big lessons which Scotia bank Kiddy Cricketers learnt last Friday.
Over 80 excited ...
49 0 on 2012-03-21 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Local Taxi Drivers and some Tour Guides, got an eye full when they reported to the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth for work on Wednesday March 21st.
The Tour Guides said that they had no idea that, a gay cruise would be docking ...
65 0 on 2012-03-21 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
One student attending the Dominica State College (DSC), can now breathe a sigh of relief after receiving a scholarship from the First Caribbean International Bank (CIBC).
Speaking at the ceremony, CIBC’S Business ...
63 0 on 2012-03-21 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
One woman had to be rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital late Monday afternoon following a vehicular accident in the upper Canefield area.
Reports indicate that she was injured when a truck on which she was a passenger ...
48 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Miss Allan’s Counsel, Dawn Yearwood Stewart told the Magistrate that her client was being used as bait.
Bail was denied and the trial set for 30th July and disclosure on 30th ...
68 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Four young men from Portsmouth have been remanded for the armed robbery of the Marigot Credit Union.
Mitchel Joseph, Jamie Andrew, Princeton George and Mitchel Azille faced six indictable charges; conspiring to rob, ...
69 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Band Manager Alvin Alexander says that the Yellow Festival is the brainchild of and hosted by Digital Vybez who saw the need for a village festival to put their home village Petite Savanne on the Map.
The festival ...
41 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A number of students of The St. Martin Secondary School, of the newly formed Interact Club, members of the Rotaract Club of Roseau and Rotary Club of Roseau took to the streets of Roseau for an awareness walk on Saturday ...
57 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Dominican mothers this year will have a very special Mother’s Day celebration, as Mira Entertainment presents Classics Volume 3, A Mother’s Day Special show with Judy Boucher, Phillip Horseford and more and May 12th.
The ...
99 0 on 2012-03-20 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Dr Ishmael says that she gave Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit “a little bit of a status update in terms of where we are with achievement of the OECS Economic Union across the board.”
She said the talks ...
86 0 on 2012-03-20 16:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
Father of five Nickson Julien Francis laid dead in his yard in Gaulette River, in the Kalinago Territory after an altercation with his girlfriend turned violent and got out of control, which resulted in him receiving ...
53 0 on 2012-03-20 20:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
It aims to nurture a love for the continued learning of French while fuelling a desire to want to speak the language.
Students partook in an ecumenical french service and put on various performances ...
62 0 on 2012-03-16 19:58:00 by Staff Reporter 
The project is funded by a loan from the Chinese government and was received with some negativity by critics however, Skerrit says that the work on the new State House is progressing satisfactorily and that though ...
77 0 on 2012-03-16 19:58:00 by Staff Reporter
It was a very unfortunate situation, when an arsonist deliberately set fire to Mr. Whippy’s mobile ice cream parlor in September 2011, which resulted in a major loss to the business.
The incident which left the ...
47 0 on 2012-03-16 20:00:00 by Staff Reporter
“People of Dominica must have a sense of pride, just because we are poor doesn’t mean we cannot achieve things’ says Prime Minister Skerrit while commenting on the construction of the State House.
The project ...
40 0 on 2012-03-16 19:58:00 by Staff Reporter
One of the men accused of the armed robbery of Western Union on Thursday February 2nd have been denied bail.
Attorney at Law Peter Alleyne, came to the Roseau Magistrate’s Court on Friday March 16th ...
48 0 on 2012-03-16 19:58:00 by Staff Reporter
The students of The St. Martin Secondary School, who are part of the newly formed. Interact Club, will be undertaking an awareness walk on Saturday March 17th at 6:45am.
In an interview with SAT TV Teacher Miss Jacelyn ...
48 0 on 2012-03-19 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
‘Don’t let glaucoma darken your life’ was the theme of world glaucoma week celebrated by the health sector in Dominica.
In recognition of glaucoma week, a glaucoma exhibition was held at the princess Margaret ...
42 0 on 2012-03-16 19:58:00 by Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, on Wednesday March 14th pledged its full support to Secondary School Principals in their efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in schools.
Minister ...
50 0 on 2012-03-19 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Students aged 14 to 19 are reminded of the March 30th deadline, for submission of essays for the 2012 organization of eastern caribbean states (oecs) essay competition by the eastern caribbean central bank.
The ...
53 0 on 2012-03-19 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Dominicans may soon be glued to their tv sets, not for just watching the 2012 London Olympics but to support their own countrymen at the staging of the International event.
Three Dominicans, 27 year old Hewlett ...
81 0 on 2012-03-16 23:58:00 by Staff Reporter
The Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association (DHTA) BI-Annual meeting was held at Fort Young Hotel Conference room on March 15th 2012.
Mr. Matthew Leblanc gave the main presentation about “Labour Laws and its ...
55 0 on 2012-03-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The immunization Programme of the countries of the Caribbean Community has been one of the most successful and is used as a benchmark by which other programmes are measured.
An annual Caribbean ...
91 0 on 2012-03-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The leeward islands defeated the windward islands, by 30 runs on the third day of their day/night regional four-day championship, fifth round match at the Beausejour cricket ground, in St Lucia, on Monday march 12th.
...
55 0 on 2012-03-15 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter 
The students received training from the Minister of Information, Telecommunications and Constituency Empowerment, Honourable Ambrose George, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Honourable ...
28 0 on 2012-03-14 04:00:00 by Staff Reporter Mr. Bertrand says in recent years the attendance numbers have not been so great as it was before, but it has been generally consistent and is urging all young people between the ages of 12 to 30, to come and make time for ...
76 0 on 2012-03-12 19:45:00 by Staff Reporter One man can say he got a lucky break when he faced High Court Judge Bernie Stevenson Brookes, at the Roseau Magistrate’s Court on Monday March 12th.
Mr. Kenrick France of Kingshill who was charged with the theft of $24,850.00, ...
92 0 on 2012-03-12 19:45:00 by Staff Reporter The Third Digicel Test Cricket Match in which the West Indies team will go head to head with Australia at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium was officially launched on March 9th.
This will be the second time that ...
79 0 on 2012-03-12 19:45:00 by Staff Reporter  Police have officially confirmed that four masked men carried out an armed robbery on the Marigot Credit Union on Friday March 9th.
Police P.R.O Sergeant Kenth Matthew has more on this developing story.
Other reports ...
94 0 on 2012-03-13 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter 33 participants have successfully graduated from the fisheries division basic training course (BFTC).
Mr. Norman J Norris, a fisheries officer says that, the course is the first step to becoming a licensed fisherman ...
76 0 on 2012-03-12 19:45:00 by Staff Reporter  One young of man from the village of Fond Cole will now have a frown on his face when he remembers the events of Friday, March 9th.
The young man who was driving his Honda prelude sports car in the Les Point area around ...
95 0 on 2012-03-13 00:00:00 by Deslyn Joseph Dominica National Council of Women, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Dominica National Youth Council and Dominica planned parenthood Association present international women’s day celebrations better known as “a night of creative ...
108 0 on 2012-03-12 20:00:00 by Staff Reporter  The Public Service Union hall was a tour of the past as it hosted the L.I.B.R.A Foundation’s Black History Exhibition.
Displays were put up which highlighted great black leaders such as Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther ...
117 0 on 2012-03-12 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter  Herbert Xavier, Manuela Williams and Lauretta Xavier of Soufriere, were all accused of killing 40 year old construction worker Harrison Williams of that community.
They have all been remanded at the Stockfarm prison.
A ...
106 0 on 2012-03-12 20:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Public Service Union hall was a tour of the past as it hosted the L.I.B.R.A Foundation’s Black History Exhibition.
Displays were put up which highlighted great black leaders such as Harriet Tubman, Martin ...
71 0 on 2012-03-09 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The visit came at an opportune time as the students of the Laudat primary school are studying natural resources in social studies and received a first hand experience of an example of one of Dominica’s natural resources.
...
93 0 on 2012-03-09 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Ministry of health has announced that there is an increase in the number of patients suffering from tuberculosis (TB) that have been admitted to the princess Margaret hospital in the last three weeks.
At present there ...
130 0 on 2012-03-09 00:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The government of Dominica signed a deal with the Caribbean development bank (CDB), for a rehabilitation loan of us$4.1 million on Thursday march 8th.
The loan agreement was signed by Caribbean development bank (CDB) ...
116 0 on 2012-03-07 13:00:00 by Deslyn Joseph With concerns being expressed from the Massacre villagers in regards to a water leak problem, the people being affected are becoming very impatient as
It has been going on for almost a month.
The people from ...
129 0 on 2012-03-08 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter A call is being sounded by the management and staff of Reaching Elderly Abandoned Citizens Housebound (REACH), for the public to come out in large numbers to support their annual poor person’s dinner.
The dinner ...
130 0 on 2012-03-08 12:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Dominica Solid Waste Management Company (DSWMC) has expanded its Reduce, Reuse, Recycle programme by now including the recycling of paper.
The Cooperation has started the separation of paper for recycling, the aim ...
164 0 on 2012-03-07 13:00:00 by Staff Reporter The Public Library is now better equipped with black history material, as they have received a special donation of such books from an overseas based Dominican.
Mr. Franklyn Georges who classifies himself as a black activist ...
136 0 on 2012-03-06 13:00:00 by Deslyn Joseph
The president of the Mahaut sports committee and domino club, Mr. Roger Francis has organized the 2nd annual 20/20 rounder’s league competition, to be taken place at the Mahaut Teza field, on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th ...
106 0 on 2012-03-06 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Health met with the Principals of Primary Schools on March 5th for a workshop focused on maintaining good health of primary school students.
Mrs. Helen Royer, the Coordinator of Health Promotion ...
88 0 on 2012-03-06 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
“I think it’s an important sign of the region’s progress that regional institutions can take on this implementation role”.
These were the words of the Head of (DFID Caribbean), Mr. Harry Hagan, speaking at ...
76 0 on 2012-02-06 20:00:00 by Staff Reporter
Three siblings are on trial for their brother’s murder at the High Court of Justice.
Herbert Xavier, Manuela Williams and Lauretta Xavier of Soufriere are accused of killing 40-year-old construction worker Harrison ...
29 0 on 2012-03-06 08:00:00 by Staff Reporter
A number of teams came out on Sunday March 4th at the Castle Bruce playing field for the Castle Bruce Cricket League Ball-O-Rama.
The teams came from communities such as Atkinson, Petite Soufriere, Good Hope, La Plaine, ...
115 0 on 2012-03-02 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The Dominica co-operative held a press conference on Wednesday February 29th, which was held at the national development foundation of Dominica (NDFD), for the launching of their bereavement benefit plan.
Speaking at ...
80 0 on 2012-03-02 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
The convent high school, the oldest school at the age of 154, was the recipients of a donation of 100 chairs by past students of the school.
The Dominica Convent high school alumni of Ontario, is a group ...
132 0 on 2012-03-02 09:00:00 by Staff Reporter
With the increasing concern for youth and behavioral problems, Erica Joseph says that this is an opportune time for guidance in the youth and offers a training session with high school students on March 3rd.
The ...
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