During the course of this year, the government of Dominica is set to commence and continue construction of various major projects in the Soufriere constituency. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, along with the parliamentary representative for that constituency, Denise Charles, members... The post PM and entourage visit sites of ongoing and proposed development projects in the south appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominica has expressed optimism as the European Union (EU) will remove this country from a list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions in 2022 during their next peer review. In October 2021, Dominica, along with Antigua, Anguilla and Seychelles, was removed from... The post Skerrit optimistic Dominica will be removed from EU tax non-compliance list in 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The nation’s youth can look forward to an exciting and engaging opportunity to be heard and engaged in national issues affecting them this March 2022. In order to promote the youth parliament program, the National Youth Council of Dominica in... The post Thirty-one (31) youth to be appointed national youth parliamentarians for one-year term appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Mrs. Kay Polydore had a profound impact on me when I entered DGS in 1972 as my First and Second Forms’ Spanish teacher. She was a no-nonsense business-like disciplinarian who believed that students cannot learn and focus in a chaotic and... The post COMMENTARY: A tribute to Mrs. Kay Polydore appeared first on Dominica News Online.

In just two weeks, cases of COVID-19 have sky-rocketed from just over 500 to over 7000 cases, with Omicron as the dominant variant in the country at 80% and it was announced tonight that a 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.... The post Omicron variant dominates in Guadeloupe’s fifth wave of Covid-19 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94.The Hollywood star’s death was confirmed to the BBC by the office of Fred Mitchell, the Bahamas’ minister of foreign affairs. Poitier was a trailblazing... The post Sidney Poitier, Hollywood trail blazer, dies at 94. appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 6th January 2022 The post COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 6th January 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

An appeal by veteran calypsonian and the reigning Virtual King, Darryl “The Bobb” Bobb to have this year’s virtual calypso competition winner recognised as the official monarch has sparked a debate among fellow calypsonians. The Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) recently... The post DCA divided over recognition of virtual winner as official calypso monarch appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94.The Hollywood star’s death was confirmed to the BBC by the office of Fred Mitchell, the Bahamas’ minister of foreign affairs. Poitier was a trailblazing... The post Sidney Poitier, Hollywood trail blazer dies at 94. appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Forty-Nine-year-old Marylin Theodore of St Lucia, a former lottery agent, who gained millionaire status after winning the Super Jackpot of EC2 million dollars says that she had just given up hope of winning the lottery, but decided to try her... The post $2M lottery winner says she had given up hope of winning; vows not to let the money change her appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A few members of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) rang in the new year on a giving note by making donations to a number of needy individuals and families on island. In December of 2021, the officers began... The post Police officers donate to less fortunate families in Dominica appeared first on Dominica News Online.

We're Hiring! Technical Support Services is looking for an Air Condition Technician The post VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Air Condition Technician appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Notice Serbian Scholarship Programme 2021/2022 The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Serbian Scholarship Programme appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The official media launch and announcement of the nominees for the Dominican Music Awards is scheduled for Tuesday January 11th 2022 at the Alliance Francaise from 11 a.m. This is the first-ever Dominica Music Awards hosted by Creole Heartbeat. The nominees... The post Dominica Music Awards nominees to be announced next week appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs residents of Hodges Lane and the general public that they will be carrying out excavation works to section of the public road, (intersection of Hodges Lane and Long Lane) to facilitate a sewer connection on Sunday January 9,... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO road excavation works in Hodges Lane appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Lingering moisture and instability are expected to maintain cloudiness and scattered showers across parts of the Lesser Antilles including Dominica during the next 24 hours. Moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours, with waves peaking to 7.0ft. A... The post WEATHER UPDATE (6:00 AM, Jan 7): Cloudiness, scattered showers during next 24 hrs appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Lingering moisture and instability are expected to maintain cloudiness and scattered showers across parts of the Lesser Antilles including Dominica during the next 12 to 24 hours. Moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 hours, with waves peaking to... The post WEATHER(6:00 PM, January 6): Cloudiness, scattered showers during next 12-24 hrs appeared first on Dominica News Online.

I first became acquainted with Dr. Kay Polydore in 1972 when I  entered the Dominica Grammar School (DGS).   At that time Mrs. Polydore presented as a stern and effective Spanish teacher. She was born on March 3, 1940,  in the... The post COMMENTARY: Dr. Kay Polydore – Nation Builder appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  World food prices fell slightly in December as international prices for vegetable oils and sugar fell significantly from lofty levels, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported today. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 133.7 points in December,... The post Global food prices dip in December appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The government of Dominica has invested 17.5 million dollars in digital skills and technology to improve the livelihoods and businesses of young Dominicans, according to Minister for Public Works and the Digital Economy, Cassani Laville. During a conversation with Prime... The post Laville calls for continued investment in Dominican youth; says digital skills is good starting point appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 Statistics as of 5th January 2022 The post COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 5th January 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Treasurer of the “fine-tuned” National Joint Action Movement (NJAM), Anthony E. Leblanc, is of the view that the pending report on the electoral reform assignment being undertaken by Sir Denis Byron, is taking far too long to be presented and... The post NJAM says lateness of electoral reform report from Sir Dennis is a delaying tactic appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Madman Lloydie of First Serenade collaborates with Yankey Boy to release soca tune “Come Closer”. Video link below:   The post NEW MUSIC: Yankeyboy Ft. Madman Lloydie (First Serenade Band) – Come Closer appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The public and visitors to the beautiful Nature Island can easily book their outbound (departure) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Antigen tests. Visitors are recommended to schedule the required tests for their departure as early as possible after arriving. PCR... The post Covid-19 PCR and antigen testing for outbound travel appeared first on Dominica News Online.

In honour of its 180th anniversary, leading financial services institution Sagicor, set out at the beginning of 2021, to complete 180 random acts of kindness across the Caribbean in a year’s time. Team members from across the organisation’s Southern Caribbean... The post Sagicor Team completes year of giving back with ‘180 Acts of Kindness’ appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Charity foundation Project Plant a seed (PPAS) has begun sowing the seeds of a better life for some Dominican families. The non-profit organization aims to gradually improve the lives and well-being of families within communities by providing basic needs through... The post Project Plant A Seed: Improving lives through support and advocacy appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs customers from Pichelin, Maranatha Square and Bagatelle that their water supply will be interrupted on Thursday January 6, 2022 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of system maintenance. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Pichelin, Maranatha Square and Bagatelle appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Newly-elected Deputy Chairman of a “fine-tuned” National Joint Action Movement (NJAM) Several McKenzie, said at the group’s public launch recently that it is not a political organisation. Speaking during NJAM’s official launch on January 1, 2021, Mckenzie stressed that part... The post NJAM publicly launched; not a political organisation says executive member appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO apologizes to customers from Sylvania for the unscheduled interruption to their water supply due to emergency pipeline repairs being carried out on the distribution network.   DOWASCO regrets any inconveniences which may have been caused and thanks its customers... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes for unscheduled service interruption in Sylvania appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 3 January 2022 The post COVID-19 Statistics for Dominica as of 3rd January 2022 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

PARRY ROY PHILLIP BELLOT We regret to announce the death of Parry Roy Phillip Bellot, 72 years, of Conrad St Wall House.  He passed away peacefully at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Monday 27th December 2021 at 4:50 am.... The post DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Parry Roy Bellot appeared first on Dominica News Online.

As the wheels get into motion for the hosting of a virtual calypso season for the second consecutive year, the Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) is adamant that COVID-19 “will not kill calypso.” With no word from the government on the... The post Another virtual calypso season for Dominica; call for winner to be recognized as official monarch appeared first on Dominica News Online.

On December 30th on Q95’s Talk on the Block, Sean Douglas hosting the program for the first time, managed to get five things wrong in just 22 seconds.  That works out to a misstatement of fact every 4.4 seconds. “You... The post COMMENTARY: Gregor Nassief’s response to Sean Douglas appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemns the armed attack on the Prime Minister of Haiti and his delegation at Gonaives on Saturday 1 January 2022 during the traditional ceremony commemorating the 218th anniversary of Haiti’s independence. The attendance of the Prime... The post CARICOM condemns attack on Haiti’s Prime Minister appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Progressive Mind has specially designed Progressism, an empowering and engaging networking event for forward thinking professionals in Dominica. This event will be held on Sunday, January 9th, 2022 at 5:00 PM at Cabrits Resort and Spa Kempinski Dominica. Progressism... The post The Progressive Mind hosts ‘Progressism’ to inspire and empower professionals in Dominica appeared first on Dominica News Online.