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It’s raining global awards for PM Modi. He’s bagged 13 in 3rd term alone, a whopping 27 since 2014
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with his 27th international honour Wednesday—the “Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis”—during his visit to Namibia. This is the fourth award he has received in the past week, and...

Dominica represented at 12th Beekeepers congress in St Lucia
Local Beekeepers will be represented at the 12th Annual Beekeepers Congress in St Lucia this week as beekeepers from across the Caribbean meet to network and exchange knowledge. The congress serves as an essential venue for those involved in the...

Dominica’s Agriculture Minister highlights resilience efforts at COP29
Dominica News Online - Monday, November 25th, 2024 at 8:50 AM Roland Royer, Dominica’s Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Blue and Green Economy. Photo credit: IICAAs Dominica awaits the fulfillment of financial aid pledges from developed...

Dominica Dementia Foundation to host first dementia-friendly ‘Walk & Lime’ event
Dominica News Online - Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at 2:05 PM The Dominica Dementia Foundation and the Dominica Psychological Society will host their first dementia-friendly event, Walk & Lime, today, Sunday, November 24, 2024. The event will take...

UWI launches research cluster centered on Reparatory Justice
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 8:00 AM On January 24, 2025, the University of the West Indies (The UWI) officially inaugurated the One-UWI Research Cluster focused on Reparatory Justice. A statement from the university...

Dominica focused on resilient, sustainable agriculture
As Dominica waits for developed nations to fulfill their pledge to deliver financial aid aimed at helping developing countries enhance their capacity to adapt to climate change under the terms of the Paris Agreement, the Caribbean island nation is...

Dominica Honors Prime Minister Modi With Top Award
Dominica has conferred its top award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica. The prime...

Center Of Science And Industry (COSI) Celebrates Emmy®, Anthem And Shorty Impact Awards, And An Honorary Doctorate - Now Nominated For Best Science Museum By USA TODAY
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Powered by partnerships with US Embassies, the White House, NASA, State Departments and more, COSI connects students, families and adults with engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) experiences that...

CARPHA executive team meets with T&T health officials to talk tackling shared regional issues
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 2:21 PM (L-r) Dr. Priya Laloo, Ag. Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health; Mr. Asif Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; the Honourable Dr. Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry...

Dominica Youth Business Trust celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with targeted activities
Oscar GeorgeThe Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT) has embarked on a week-long celebration of innovation, resilience, and the spirit of entrepreneurship which forms part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). The activities will run from...

Comment on Mazhira Marie showcases innovative solar-powered drip irrigation system at school science fair by Roger Burnett
Dominica News Online - Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 11:10 AM Mazhira Marie, a first-form student at The Convent High School, has drawn a lot of attention with her impressive project presented at the recent school science fair. She designed and...

Dominica to honour Indian PM with national award
Dominica is set to honour Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its highest national accolade, the Dominica Award of Honour for his outstanding contributions to the country. The award will be presented at the upcoming India-CARICOM Summit, set...

Dominica to Honor Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Highest National Award
Dominica is set to bestow its highest national honor, the Dominica Award of Honor, upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the country. The prestigious award will be presented during the upcoming...

Dominica to bestow its highest national award upon His Excellency Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India
Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honor upon His Excellency Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India. The Award is in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to...

Dominica boosts white potato production with 2024/25 seed imports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy in Dominica has detailed plans for the importation of seed planting materials for white potatoes. A total of 1,160 bags of Spunta and Desiree varieties are set to be imported for the...

Dominica to bestow highest national award upon Modi
Dominica will bestow its highest national award upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his contributions to the Caribbean island nation during the Covid-19 pandemic and dedication to strengthening the partnership between the two...

Dominica's Highest Honour To Be Conferred On PM Modi
Dominica to confer highest national honour on PM ModiIANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive Dominica's highest national award, the 'Dominica Award of Honour,' in recognition of his vital support to it during the COVID-19 pandemic and his...

Dominica Award of Honour to be conferred upon Indian Prime Minister
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 6:52 PM Indian PM Narendra Damodardas ModiThe Commonwealth of Dominica is set to acknowledge His Excellency Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, with its most prestigious national...

Dominica to award Prime Minister Modi with highest national honour at India-CARICOM Summit
In a significant diplomatic gesture, the Commonwealth of Dominica will present its highest national accolade, the Dominica Award of Honour, to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award will be conferred during the upcoming second...

Dominica announces its highest civilian award to PM Modi, lauds his contribution during COVID-19
New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Caribbean nations, Dominica has announced the highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour for his immense contribution to the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The...