Non-communicable diseases are said to be the leading causes of death in Dominica and the government has vowed to tackle the situation head-on. A coordinator will be appointed by the government to address the issue of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the island, according to Dr.
The Dominica Labour Party (DLP) campaign rallies are in full swing for the 2022 general elections. After the introduction of the Northern team, presentations for other DLP new candidates are held in their respective constituencies — all expressing their “readiness” to serve. Candidate for the Petite Savanne
Some islands in the Caribbean affected by the heavy downpour last week may have to brace themselves for more rainy days ahead. In a recent update by the Eastern Caribbean Weather, moderate to heavy showers have impacted Guadeloupe and Dominica in the last 10 hours. Martinique,
The Dominica Labour Party (DLP) started their campaign rallies for the December 6th general election by introducing their Northern team. Incumbent Parliamentary Representative for Wesley Fidel Grant spoke first during the rally. He vowed to continue to fulfil his mission to champion the agricultural sector. “While larger
At a meeting held on the Windsor Park Sports Stadium Forecourt on Tuesday night, the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) revealed its slate for the upcoming general elections. Incumbent Prime Minister and Vieille Case MP Roosevelt Skerrit spearheaded the announcement of ten new candidates running for DLP. Roland
After torrential rains that caused ravaging flash floods in Dominica early this week, residents in some parts of the island found themselves with limited access to water supply. On its Facebook page, Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited (DOWASCO) apologized for the "unannounced" water interruption. "This interruption
Dominicans will go to the polls on December 6th after Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit called a snap general elections. “I shall lead a new-look Dominica Labour Party into fresh general elections that will be held at the soonest possible time. I want the year 2023
The Commonwealth of Dominica held a National Day Parade on Thursday to commemorate its 44th year of complete autonomy from the British rule. People flocked at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium to witness the event, which is one of the important highlights in Dominica's month-long celebration
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a "productive meeting" with Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. “Deputy Managing Director Bo Li visited Dominica to discuss the existential threat of climate change and its impact on the island, how the IMF can support the country with its Disaster
Twenty-four individuals and groups will receive Meritorious Service Awards during the ceremony to observe Dominica's 44th anniversary of independence on November 3, 2022. Dominica Award of Honour Awardee: Honourable Reginald Austrie, the Minister for Housing and Urban Development and the Parliamentary Representative for the Cottage
