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The Government of Dominica to Introduce Three Electoral Bills when Parliament Convenes on Monday
DBS Radio
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December 11, 2024
Electoral reform for Dominica is one step closer to becoming a reality, as three bills will be introduced to Parliament on Monday. The Government of Dominica introduces the House of Assembly elections bill, the Registration of Electors bill, and...
The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024
Mining Technology
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December 17, 2024
Industry * Academia & Education Aerospace, Defense & Security Agriculture Asset Management Automotive Banking & Payments Chemicals Construction Consumer Foodservice Government, trade bodies and NGOs Health & Fitness Hospitals & Healthcare HR,...
Grenada PM to chair special CARICOM information and technology meeting
Dominica News Online
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December 4, 2024
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at 3:14 PM The Honorable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is set to lead the 111th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and...
Dominica Outperforms Regional Averages in Key Subjects
St. Vincent Times
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August 21, 2024
Dominica has outperformed the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in this year’s regional exams, according to Dr. Nicole Manning, Director of Operations at CXC. The results were released at the State House Conference Center on Tuesday, marking...
Antigua vs. Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programs: A Fair Comparison
Modern Diplomacy
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December 6, 2024
The Antigua vs Dominica citizenship by investment comparison represents an opportunity for foreign investors to gain citizenship in these countries by investing in the country’s economy. Both programmes attract the attention of investors and each...
Dominica’s high death rate from prostate cancer sparks awareness campaign
Dominica News Online
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August 28, 2024
Members of the DCS Men Support Group: (l-r) Dr. David Johnson, Pastor Jean-Jacques, Don Corriette, and Chairman Davis LetangDominica continues to grapple with a high death rate from prostate cancer, which has consistently ranked among the island’s...
Dominica: Boiling Lake stabilizes after recent instability
Loop News
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The UWI Seismic Research Center (UWI SRC) reports that recent observations from on-site cameras and Forestry officials' visits to the Boiling Lake in Dominica indicate that the lake has now stabilized. However, they warned that, “periods of...
Dominica: PM Skerrit Highlights Progress on Goodwill Secondary School’s Construction
Associates Times
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August 25, 2024
The Goodwill Secondary School is an initiative by the government to rebuild six schools including 1 secondary and 5 primaries across the country. This development is the part of government's efforts to rebuild stronger and more resilient since the...
Something Rotten in Dominica: Judge rules that police mishandled case and lied to courts
Techstory
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December 2, 2024
In a pivotal ruling on November 26, 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court granted bail to Jonathan Lehrer, a U.S. citizen accused of a double homicide in Dominica, exposing significant missteps by the island’s police and prosecution. The case,...
Dominica outpaces region in 2024 CXC results
Dominica News Online
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August 21, 2024
Dr. Nicole ManningDominica has outpaced the region in this year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) with an increase in overall performance by students, Director of Operations at CXC, Dr. Nicole Manning has said. She spoke at the State House...
Bail and promises of justice: The case of Canadians Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand murdered in Dominica
CTV News
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December 1, 2024
A year has passed since Canadians Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand were found dead in a burned-out car in Dominica, and there has yet to be justice for the philanthropists who were beloved by many on the island. A judge concluded last week...
Dominica State College’s A.C.T.S. Summer Camp Concludes Successfully
Associates Times
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August 13, 2024
The camp commenced on 16th July with an opening ceremony and including a tour to the Dominica State College. August 13, 2024 Dominica: The A.C.T.S. summer camp held at Dominica State College comes to a conclusion on Monday. The four-week summer...
Dominica Diabetes Association (DOMDA) holds AGM at Windsor Park
Dominica News Online
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August 5, 2024
Dominica News Online - Monday, August 5th, 2024 at 4:31 PM Members at DOMDA AGM – Location Windsor Park Sports Stadium – Date August 2, 2024 – Credit Richie FerrolOn August 1, 2024, the Dominica Diabetes Association (DOMDA) successfully convened...
Dominica: Agricultural Symposium all set to welcome OECS Youth this year
Associates Times
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August 3, 2024
Dominica confirms hosting the inaugural Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Youth at the Agricultural Symposium. August 3, 2024 Dominica: The authorities have confirmed hosting the inaugural Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States...
PM Modi gets Dominica's top honour for helping Caribbean nation during Covid-19
India Today
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November 20, 2024
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...
Dominica: Digicel announces a $5 Hike in Classic TV + Fibre 250 plan
Associates Times
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August 8, 2024
The network providers shared a hike in their Classic TV + Fibre 250 plan of $5 hike as the new plan will cost $140 to its customers. August 8, 2024 Dominica telecommunications service provider, Digicel has announced a $5 hike in its prices...
Tech Roundup: Nonprofit offers data-driven approach to public health systems
The Brazilian Report
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August 12, 2024
Latin America Escazú Treaty bolstering environmental litigation in Latin America Over a decade has passed since discussions began on the Escazú Agreement, Latin America’s landmark environmental treaty aimed at improving access to information,...
Accused in murder of prominent Quebec couple in Dominica given bail after judge criticizes prosecution’s case
The Globe and Mail
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November 29, 2024
Open this photo in gallery:Daniel Langlois, 66, and Dominique Marchand, 58, shown in this undated handout image provided by the Daniel Langlois Foundation.Daniel Langlois Foundation/Daniel Langlois Foundation/ The Canadian Press In a surprise...
Guyana, Dominica, Caribbean Nations confer top awards on PM Modi
Chennai Vision
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November 22, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tri-nation visit to Nigeria, Guyana, and Dominica marked an exciting moment as he was conferred with the highest national honours of Guyana and Dominica. These awards highlight Modi’s growing acceptance,...
Caribbean leaders pledge to join forces to fight gang violence and support Haiti
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
Leaders in the Caribbean have pledged to join forces to tackle crime and violence as they reaffirmed their support for Haiti, which the UN says continues to be “paralysed”by gangs. Taking the reins as chair of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), a...