CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has congratulated the Prime Minister of Barbados Hon. Mia Mottley on her resounding triumph in the General Elections of 19 January. Here is the Secretary-General’s congratulatory message: “Honourable Prime Minister, On behalf of the Caribbean... The post CARICOM SG congratulates re-elected Barbados Prime Minister appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said that eminent Caribbean Jurist, Sir Dennis Byron is in the final stages of putting together his report on Electoral Reform for Dominica. Sir Dennis  was selected by the Prime Minister to serve as a... The post Sir Dennis in final stages of preparing electoral reform report – PM Skerrit appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Southern pier of Hillsborough East Bridge sank several feet into Layou River’s bed. Photographed by A. James from the western bridge, 7th November 2017Hillsborough Estate was once the site of one of Dominica’s several water-powered sugar mills, the ruins of... The post How ‘compromised’ was the Hillsborough bridge? appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Former Agricultural Minister in the United Workers Party (UWP) administration, Peter Carbon has said the economic survival of Dominica, depends on the survival of its Agricultural industry. He said the income gained from farming gives opportunity for all Dominicans to... The post Former UWP agricultural minister maintains that Dominica’s fate tied to survival of agricultural industry appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Edgar Jno. Baptiste, Ryan Samuel and Zawadi Warner-Morancie of Jollys Pharmacy were recently registered as pharmacists by the Dominica medical board. Jollys Pharmacy’s PRO, Carlton Lanquedoc said these individuals have been working with the company for a number of years.... The post BUSINESS BYTE: Jollys introduces newly registered pharmacists appeared first on Dominica News Online.

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

Two young Dominican female cricketers- Abini St.Jean and Merkala Herman- have been selected to the Windward Islands under-19  cricket squad to take part in a series of T-20 matches versus the USA U-19 team in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.... The post Two Dominicans selected for Windwards women’s U-19 cricket squad appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Barbados Labour Party has retained power and won the 2022 General Election, Loop News has reported. In a snap election called 18 months before it was constitutionally due, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP)  has been able to make history... The post Barbados’ Mia Mottley wins again by a landslide appeared first on Dominica News Online.

2021 may feel like something straight out of a movie but now’s your chance to star in a motion picture set for 2022! Following his award-winning film SUBNIVEAN and critically-acclaimed film CROOKERY, filmmaker Jonathan Perry’s upcoming production is set to... The post ‘Varuna’ production casting call for local actors – large scale action move to be filmed in St Kitts and Nevis appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Two young Dominican female cricketers- Abini St.Jean and Merkala Herman- have been selected to the Windward Islands under-19  cricket squad to take part in a series of T-20 matches versus the USA U-19 team in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.... The post Two Dominicans selected to Windwards women’s U-19 cricket squad appeared first on Dominica News Online.

34- year old Famous Serbian tennis Player Novac Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday because of his vaccination status. He was not allowed to stay in the country to participate in the Australian open tennis tournament due to being... The post COMMENTARY: Novac Djokovic deported from Australia appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs residents of Jimmit, Warner and the general public that we will be carrying out pipelaying works to a section of the public road on Jimmit to Warner Road from Tuesday January 19, 2022 to Wednesday January 26, 2022... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO pipelaying works on Jimmit to Warner Road 19 January 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

While fire officials along with management of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWC) have expressed relief that a fire at the landfill in Fond Cole has since been controlled an investigation has since been launched into the cause of... The post Cause of fire at landfill under investigation; residents in surrounding area asked to exercise caution appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Today, Barbados holds its first general election to elect a new government since it became a republic nation last year after removing the British Queen as its sovereign. In November 2021, Queen Elizabeth was removed as head of state of... The post Bajan voters decide on Mottley’s election gamble today appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said during his recent Annou Pale programme he believes there is no cause for alarm, despite the current rise in Covid-19 cases in Dominica. As at Friday 14th, January 2022, Dominica recorded 647 total active Covid-19... The post No cause for alarm despite rise in Covid-19 cases, PM Skerrit says appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  The Dominican Music Awards will be held live on 29th January 2022 and will also be streamed via DNO. Don’t Miss it! The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Dominica Music Awards 29th January 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Popular radio caller Julius Tyrone Anthony, also known as ‘Blessings’ says that his Jackpot winning of EC$$210,000.00, came at a timely point in his life and will be used not only to purchase land and build a home for him... The post Popular radio caller ‘Blessings’ plans to use $210,000.00 jackpot on health and new home appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit believes that there is no cause for alarm, despite the rise in Covid-19 cases in Dominica presently speaking at his weekly Annou Pale program. As at Friday 14th, January 2022 Dominica recorded 647 total active Covid-19... The post PM Skerrit says no cause for alarm despite rise in Covid-19 cases appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Acting Labour Commissioner,  Kelvin Pacquette says a matter of grave importance to the division is the non-compliance by certain business establishments in the implementation of the new minimum wage order which took effect on September 1, 2021. In July of... The post Non-compliance by some establishments to new minimum wage order; Labour Division expresses concern appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The dazzling display from cruise ship the MSC Seaview sets the surrounding water and Roseau night skyline ablaze. The post FEATURED PHOTO: MSC Seaview at night appeared first on Dominica News Online.

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The 2022 Henley Passport Index by Henley & Partners has been released, and according to the London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm, Dominica’s passport ranks as the sixth strongest in the Caribbean region and 36th on the global level.... The post Dominica passport ranked 6th strongest in Caribbean and 36th globally appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says the Opposition has filed an injunction to stop the country’s general election scheduled for Wednesday. According to the Jamaica Observer, Mottley made the announcement during a campaign stop in St Lucy late Monday. “What... The post Mottley says injunction filed to delay Barbados election appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Residents of Colihaut can now benefit from a new Health and Wellness Centre which is expected to enhance the provision of healthcare in that community. The $1.9 million modern and fully equipped facility was constructed by Montreal Management Consultants Est.... The post New health and wellness centre to enhance provision of healthcare in Colihaut appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company (DOWASCO) wishes to inform customers that their Portsmouth office will be closed until further notice from Monday January 17th.  DOWASCO’s office on High Street in Roseau remains open for service at normal operating hours.  DOWASCO... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO Portsmouth office closure appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominican Bouyon artist Dario ‘Reo’ Sebastien is proving he is no one-hit wonder with the strong fan endorsement of his single “Dou Dou,” which in the span of six months has hit the 1 million view mark on YouTube. This follows his previous million... The post And Another One- Reo hits Million view mark again with “Dou Dou” appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs customers from Copthall and Trafalgar that their water supply will be interrupted on Tuesday January 18, 2022 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of system maintenance. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience that may... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Copthall and Trafalgar appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The pandemic has made the world’s wealthiest far richer but has led to more people living in poverty, according to the charity Oxfam. Lower incomes for the world’s poorest contributed to the death of 21,000 people each day, its report... The post Wealth of world’s 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  DOWASCO informs residents of Jimmit and the general public that we will be carrying out pipelaying works to a section of the public road on Jimmit to Warner Road from Tuesday January 18, 2022 between the hours of 9:00... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO pipelaying works on section of Jimmit to Warner Road appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Bouyon Artist Asa Bantan, in collaboration with Jollys Pharmacy, has launched an initiative called “Change for Change” to assist the less fortunate. The initiative which was conceptualized by Bantan, is encouraging the Dominican public to donate money to be placed... The post Asa Bantan and Jollys Pharmacy launch ‘Change for Change’ initiative appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Having virtually presented his credentials to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and President Charles Savarin on 28 September, 2021, British High Commissioner to Barbados  & the Eastern Caribbean His Excellency, Scott Furssedonn-Wood MVO, this week made his first official visit to... The post DNO interviews British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Under 30, out of formal work and educated to secondary level is the typical profile of the person refusing COVID-19 vaccination in the Eastern Caribbean. This is according to a groundbreaking new study on vaccine hesitancy launched on Friday. Commissioned... The post New study sheds light on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in six Caribbean countries appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 14th January 2022 The post COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 14th January 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Novak Djokovic’s will not be playing at the Australian Open after a court dismissed the top-ranked tennis star’s appeal against a deportation order on Sunday, according ITV. After a tense few hours, three Federal Court judges unanimously upheld a decision... The post Novak Djokovic to be deported from Australia after losing visa appeal appeared first on Dominica News Online.

As the St Nicholas University: School of Veterinary Medicine kicked-off on its new semester on Friday 14th of January with its  now traditional Stethoscope Ceremony from the previous year,  it also marked the 1 year Anniversary of the University’s very... The post St Nicholas University celebrates its 1st anniversary appeared first on Dominica News Online.