Head Coach of the Senior Women’s Football Team, Albert Titre says he expects the Dominica team to have a good showing when they take on Turks and Caicos at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium. The team is currently in training... The post Dominica head coach hoping for good showing against T&C appeared first on Dominica News Online.

THE BEACH IS JUST THE BEGINNING: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority launches new podcast  St. John’s Antigua (March 11, 2022) –TheAntigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched ‘The Beach is Just the Beginning’ – a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by renowned... The post CTO Tourism Update (Fri 11 March, 2022) appeared first on Dominica News Online.

So generally most people know, have seen, or have an idea of what chess is, due to its popularity on television or through social media. Chess is an abstract strategy board game. Much like dominoes here in Dominica, many countries... The post What is chess? And why chess? appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD), Ambassador Francine Baron has said women empowerment and support are critical in seeking to build a resilient nation. Baron was the featured speaker at the 7th Annual Women’s Award Ceremony... The post Women empowerment and support critical to building resilience – Francine Baron appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Ministry of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security of the Commonwealth of Dominica and The Suntime International Techno-economic Cooperation (Group) Co. Ltd of the People’s Republic of China have signed the implementation agreement for the Eighth... The post Dominica and China sign 8th phase of agreement to modernize agricultural sector appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Work Online Dominica team have been listening to the requests of the Dominican public and decided to extend the application deadline. This is your opportunity to apply! Visit our website at www.workonlinedominica.org to complete your application forms TODAY! The... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Work Online Dominica registration extended to March 13th – apply now! appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Four hardworking Dominican women have been recognized for what has been described as their invaluable contribution in the area of climate resilience, sustainable development and agriculture. They are; Adelina Destouche who received the award for empowerment of community persons for... The post Dominican women described as the ‘bedrock’ and ‘backbone’ of the nation as four of their peers get awarded appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows from across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean were challenged by Barbados’ Minister of State for Foreign Trade and International Business Ms. C. Sandra Husbands to leverage the strengths of the CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME)... The post Young Leaders of the Americas fellows encouraged to be ‘Agents of Change’ appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO apologizes to customers from Bellevue Chopin for the unscheduled interruption to their water supply today Friday March 11, 2022.  This interruption is due to technical difficulties beyond our control. DOWASCO would like to advise customers that we are working... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes for unscheduled service interruption in Bellevue Chopin appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A partly decomposed body of a male individual found in Layou Valley today is believed to be that of a Campbell man who was reported as missing for nearly two weeks. Police sources have confirmed the discovery with Dominica News... The post Partly decomposed body found in Layou Valley believed to be missing Campbell man appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Hebrew Israelite artist AbiYah Yisrael ,has captured the ear of the world being recently featured on SeaniB‘s program on BBC Radio 1Xtra. BBC Radio 1Xtra is one of the largest  digital urban contemporary and black music radio stations on the European continent owned and operated by... The post AbiYah Yisrael featured On BBC Radio 1Xtra appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  Among the 11 nominated candidates who contested the recently held Salisbury village council election, electrician Russel Felix found favour with the electorates, amassing over 300 votes to earn himself a seat on the council which has been non-existent for... The post Russel Felix tops historic Salisbury village council elections appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Create Caribbean Research Institute has received funding support to expand Dominica State College (DSC) programmes and community partnerships in the Eastern Caribbean. This opportunity is made possible through the Caribbean Digital Scholarship Collective, which has received a US$5 million grant... The post Research institute to expand programmes with Dominica State College and community partners appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominica Senior Women’s football team will be without its 18-year-old defender Alanna Finn for the games against Turks & Caicos at home on April 6th and Nicaragua in Managua on April 12th in the Concacaf W Championship 22 World Cup... The post National Women’s Football team to play upcoming Concacaf W qualifiers without injured defender appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) requires a suitably qualified professional to join the team in the position of INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICER The post ANNOUNCEMENT: VACANCY Investment promotion officer appeared first on Dominica News Online.

An amount of eight hundred and sixty thousand dollars has been disbursed to the Agricultural Industrial Development (AID) Bank to provide easier access to credit for people of Kalinago ancestry at a concessionary interest rate of 2%. On March 9,... The post Development fund launched to facilitate credit for Kalingo people appeared first on Dominica News Online.

IN PICTURES (VIDEO): Boiling lake returns to full volume The post IN PICTURES (VIDEO): Boiling lake refills to near capacity appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Copies of the book, Stories by Children – Volume 1, which was launched on December 11th, 2021 has been donated to various schools on island. The book’s theme was Family and it was the first major initiative of the Fernance... The post Book of stories written by children presented to some schools on island appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Caring for yours like we for our own The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenderlight Elderly Home – Coming Soon! appeared first on Dominica News Online.

On March 8th, 2022, a prominent and sympathetic establishment – The Cave Barbershop carried out an International Women’s Day Gift Giving event to show appreciation for the women of Dominica. The Essence of the Event Women were generously handed small... The post The Cave Barbershop hosts International Women’s Day gift giving appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A high pressure system will be dominant across the area resulting in breezy conditions during the next 24 hours. Low-level moisture within the wind flow is expected to continue to produce an increase in cloudiness and scattered showers during that... The post WEATHER (Valid from 6:00 AM, March 10): Increased cloudiness, scattered showers during next 24 hrs appeared first on Dominica News Online.

When much of the world faced the heights of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns in 2020, PanoGrama emerged as an innovative option to fill a void left in the steelpan community, and the wider society. The virtual steelpan competition, which debuted... The post Virtual steelpan competition, PanoGrama, secures international television deal appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs customers from Bataca, Atkinson, Salybia and Concord that their water supply will be interrupted on Friday March 11, 2022 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of system maintenance. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Bataca, Atkinson, Salybia and Concord appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 8th March 2022 The post COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 8th March 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Chair of the Executive Council of SIDS DOCK, the international organisation created to build sustainable energy and climate change resilience in small island countries, today warned that island economies could be collateral damage of the fighting in Ukraine. SIDS... The post Shots fired in Ukraine may sink Small Island economies appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Eligible voters in the village of Salisbury are being called on to come out in large numbers to cast their vote as the village council elections -which has been absent for nearly six-decades- officially kicked off this morning. This call... The post Election in progress for Salisbury village council after 59 years; MP encourages residents to come out and vote  appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Recording artist AbiYah Yisrael  has released a new powerful single in honour of women titled “Woman”. The track which was released on March 8th 2022 is one with great potential, filled with encouragement and inspiration for all, highlighting the value and strength of a woman.... The post NEW MUSIC: “Woman (Break the Bias)” reggae single from AbiYah appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  DOWASCO informs customers from Castle Bruce and Gaullete River that their water supply will be interrupted on Thursday March 10, 2022 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of system maintenance. DOWASCO regrets any... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Castle Bruce and Gaullette River appeared first on Dominica News Online.

*editor’s note*  This release was sent to most media yesterday but due to an issue with the email address used we only received this it today.   The National Labour Women’s Organization (NLWO) salutes all women as the international community... The post Statement by the National Labour Women’s Organization (NLWO) on the observance of International Women’s Day 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Optipharm Inc. joins the world in raising awareness of Glaucoma. It is observed globally from Sunday 6th March to Saturday 12th March 2022, under the theme ‘The World Is Bright, Save Your Sight’. The post “The World Is Bright, Save Your Sight” appeared first on Dominica News Online.

US President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that his government will restrict Russian oil, natural gas, and coal imports into the United States, a move he cautioned might lead to a surge in domestic gas prices. This is the latest... The post US imposes ban on oil, natural gas and coal from Russia; domestic gas prices could rise appeared first on Dominica News Online.

“Raise a son, and you will raise a man, raise a girl and you will raise a nation”. A World Bank report underlines the truth of this adage. It shows that increasing female labor market income contributed to a 30 percent reduction... The post COMMENTARY: Empowering women and girls in the Caribbean for long-lasting change appeared first on Dominica News Online.

In Group F of the Concacaf W Championship 22 World Cup qualifiers, Guyana leads the group by goal differentials. The lady jaguars defeated Dominica in their first game 4-0 in Georgetown and whipped Turks and Cacaos 7-0 in Turks &... The post Diaspora contingent of  Dominica Senior Women’s Football squad appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Ministry of Education is emphasizing the need for strict compliance with the new guidelines for the safe operation of all schools both public and private as well as training institutions. This is according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry... The post Ministry of Education urges strict compliance with new Covid-19 guidelines at all schools appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A 19-year-old Fond Cole man has been charged with murder following the death of Brian McPherson of St. Aroment, Goodwill,  who was the ill-fated victim of a motor vehicle incident on the evening of February 27, 2022. Assistant Superintendent of... The post Fond Cole man charged with murder in St. Aroment traffic incident appeared first on Dominica News Online.