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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 2012-05-16 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 
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 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  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 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 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 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 ...
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