The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Ltd. (DOWASCO) will raise awareness about the significance of water resources, particularly groundwater as the Dominica joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Water Day on March 22, 2022. Over the years,... The post DOWASCO plans water week to commemorate World Water Day appeared first on Dominica News Online.

As bus drivers mull over a fare increase as a result of the recent hike in fuel prices, the police have stated that no approval has been made or granted for increase in fares and cautioned against this offense. On... The post No approval for bus fare increase say police; commuters asked to report drivers who demand increases appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A strong high pressure system is expected to continue to dominate conditions across the area resulting in a relatively dry atmosphere and breezy conditions during the next 24 hours. Stronger winds can be expected at higher elevations and loose objects... The post WEATHER: (6:00 AM, March 18): Breezy conditions next 24 hrs, cloudiness, showers overnight appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominica Association of Tampa Bay has donated two wheelchairs and a hospital bed to the House of Hope, a residential facility that caters for six severely challenged individuals. The donation is valued at US$1,350, inclusive of shipping costs; and... The post Dominica Association of Tampa Bay donates to House of Hope appeared first on Dominica News Online.

When the 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday evening millions of homes lost power, hundreds of people were injured and at least 4 people died. The quake that was originally designated as a 7.3 but was subsequently upgraded to... The post At least four people dead following Japan earthquake, magnitude upgraded to 7.4 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

When as a young boy, Adam Armour, played in under 12 interclub football meet at New Town Savannah several years ago and thrilled spectators with his speed and skill, no one imagined then that this lad would go on to... The post Major league soccer player of Dominican roots in US creates history; aims to play in top league in Europe appeared first on Dominica News Online.

How does one in Dominica today balance being a progressive calypsonian, police officer, independent thinker, and true patriot? It’s not easy by any measure but that is just what a 23-year veteran of the Police Force named Mr. Abel Jno... The post COMMENTARY: Calypsonian, an Officer and a Gentleman appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Just two days before celebrating her 102nd birthday, Marcelline Francois Letang, one of Dominica’s oldest living people passed away at the COVID-19 facility in Portsmouth. The death of the Vielle Case resident now takes the number of centenarians who have... The post Dominica’s centenarians decreasing due to COVID-19; highest number of deaths ever reported in one year says DCOA appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said the  United Nations (UN) Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDCF) for the Caribbean for 2022 – 2026 is another avenue to advance the interest of Dominicans and to contribute to economic growth. The framework focuses on... The post Dominica signs UN sustainable development framework aimed at achieving economic resilience and prosperity appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A 7.3 Earthquake magnitude earthquake has hit the northern prefecture of Fukushima in Japan. The quake’s epicentre was recorded as just off the northern coast of the country. A tsunami advisory has been issued for Fukushima the same prefecture in... The post 7.3 magnitude Earthquake hits Japan; Tsunami advisory in effect appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominica’s Director of Trade has defended the recent hike in fuel prices in the country and insists that the government is doing its best to render the fairest price for petroleum products by using an “excellent” formula for calculating gas... The post Walter says government doing its best to provide ‘fairest price’ for fuel; price formula is flawed says Fontaine appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Minister for the Environment, Rural Modernization and Kalinago Upliftment, Cozier Frederick has described the recent launch of the Kalinago Development Fund as a victory to the Kalinago people. He was speaking as a guest on the most recent edition of... The post Kalinago Development Fund is a victory for Kalinago people – Cozier Frederick appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 Statistics as of 15th March 2022 The post COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 15th March 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A strong high pressure system will be dominant across the area resulting in breezy conditions during the next 24 hours. Stronger winds can be expected at higher elevations and loose objects can become missiles in strong winds. Low-level moisture within... The post WEATHER (6:00 AM, March 16): Breezy conditions next 24 hrs, occasional cloudiness, scattered showers appeared first on Dominica News Online.

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DOWASCO apologizes to customers from Roseau, Elmshall, Kings Hill and Newtown for the unscheduled interruption to their water supply today Wednesday March 16, 2022.  This interruption is due to technical difficulties beyond our control. DOWASCO would like to advise customers... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes for unscheduled service interruption in Roseau, Elmshall, Kings Hill and Newtown appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police (CDPF) is conducting investigations into an aggravated burglary which occurred on Sunday March 13, 2022, at the dwelling place of a few Chinese nationals in Belfast. Acting Superintendent of Police in charge of the Southern... The post 7 assailants burglarize home of Chinese nationals and escape with cash and other goods appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominican, Kianne Benjamin earned her All-American Honors for the Polar Bear track teams at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Indoor Track & Field Championship last weekend in North Carolina. All-America team is an honorific title given to... The post Dominican student in US, Kianne Benjamin, excels in athletics at college level appeared first on Dominica News Online.

HRH The Prince of Wales, with the University of Cambridge, to launch Climate Action Scholarships for students from small island nations. The new scholarships – announced today by the Universities of Cambridge, Toronto, Melbourne, McMaster and Montreal will support students... The post His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales launches Climate Action Scholarships for small island nation students appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that his government plans to hold a consultation on Wednesday, March 16th which will target young professionals in Dominica who are involved in agriculture. He made the announcement during State-Owned Radio, DBS Talking Point Program on... The post Government to hold consultation this week for young professionals in agriculture – PM Skerrit appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs customers from Scotts Head and Soufriere that their water supply will be interrupted on Wednesday March 16, 2022 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of system maintenance. DOWASCO regrets any inconveniences which... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Scotts Head and Soufriere appeared first on Dominica News Online.

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to invite writers who are citizens of and who reside in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to apply to the twelve-week International... The post Eastern Caribbean and Barbadian writers invited to apply to the 2022 International Writing Program Fall Residency in Iowa City appeared first on Dominica News Online.

SHAPE (the Society for Historic Architectural Preservation and Enhancement) is alarmed to read in a report from Caribbean News Global on 13 March 2022 that a design for a new Roseau Public Library has been approved and that construction is... The post S.H.A.P.E express alarm over lack of consultation for new library design appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominicans interested in applying for loans at the Agricultural Industrial and Development (AID) Bank through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) facility and the Kalinago Development Fund (KDF) can now do so. The facility officially became available yesterday Monday... The post Special Loan facility for MSME’s officially available at AID Bank appeared first on Dominica News Online.

An armed robbery on March 11, 2022,  on the western Hillsborough Bridge in Layou,  has left one man nursing facial gunshot injuries to his face at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH), and the police in search of two individuals.... The post Police seek public assistance in solving armed robbery on Layou bridge; one man nursing facial injuries appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, is among Caribbean leaders, who are being advised to take pronouncements by the European Union about ending Citizenship by Investment Programs (CIP) in the Caribbean seriously. Dominica, and other countries selling citizenship look set to be... The post PM Skerrit among Caribbean leaders advised to take EU threat of ending CBI seriously appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Government of Commonwealth of Dominica (GOCD) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of financing the BNTF 7, 8 and 9 Projects and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for expression of interest-country project completion report appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  Teachers of the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School (ITSS) today took a decision to walk out of the classroom, to send a clear message to the officials that they are standing in solidarity with their colleague, former acting Vice Principal... The post ITSS teachers walk out of classrooms in solidarity with former acting vice principal; parents react appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominican students wishing to study in the US have yet another opportunity to do with scholarship assistance packages provided by Western Illinois University (WIU). Qualifying students can earn up to US$11,000.00 in scholarships annually.  Students with GPAs of 3.9 and... The post Western Illinois University offers scholarships to Dominica students appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Objective of Assignment 1. Establish an effective management and exchange of information and learning at all levels of the project 2. Coordinate with technical divisions of the MBGEANFS, Central statistics, trade and the M&E Officer to develop and implement the Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS). The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for expressions of interest – Agriculture Information Technology Officer appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honouring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth. Every year, people in Commonwealth countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the... The post Commonwealth Day 2022: Secretary-General delivers a message of hope amid global challenges appeared first on Dominica News Online.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Employment opportunity Temporary Assistant The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Employment opportunity Temporary Assistant appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominica News Online (DNO) is pleased to publish this interesting historical piece on Essi Matilda Forster of Dominican descent who was the first woman in Ghana to become an attorney. She was the daughter of attorney and Pan Africanist George... The post Essi Matilda Forster, a woman of Dominican descent who became Ghana’s first female attorney appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Barbados Prime Minister, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley joined Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit for a preparatory session on Saturday, March 12, 2022 for thirty-one youth leaders who will participate in the National Youth Parliament later this month. The session was... The post Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit hosts prep session for youth parliamentarians appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Hotelier and agent of Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, Sam Raphael says, while the No Travel for Traffickers Act introduced by the United States of America (USA), if passed, may not necessarily bring an abrupt end to the CBI program,... The post US legislation may not end CBI but could negatively impact Dominica’s program and economy says Sam Raphael appeared first on Dominica News Online.