An investigation has been launched following complaints as it relates to fees charged to access healthcare services at the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital (DCFH). Over the last few days there have been concerns expressed by the public via social media about... The post DCFH investigates complaints about fees policy at the hospital appeared first on Dominica News Online.

It is a great honor to be Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of Dominica, opening a new chapter in my diplomatic career. I’ve heard so much about the photographed scenery of Dominica while in China,... The post COMMENTARY: Pushing China-Dominica relations to a new level with renewed friendship appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Karifuna Cultural Group, for the first time will host a virtual show to celebrate its 43rd Anniversary on Sunday 27th November 2021. The group’s longest serving President, Prosper Paris, told Dominica News Online (DNO) during an interview on Tuesday... The post Karifuna Cultural Group celebrates its 43rd anniversary this month appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  Follow this link to like and share your pick for farming champion as part of the GUY-DOM project. Your likes and shares will be counted towards the vote:https://www.facebook.com/UNDPDominica/photos/pcb.1169996190193697/1169764083550241/   The post Click here to vote for your favourite Farming Champion before 12pm tonight! appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Despite the United Workers Party (UWP) abstaining from the Grand Bay by-election which is currently underway, the leader of the party and Dominica’s Parliamentary Opposition, Lennox Linton, is threatening legal action to validate the legality of the Dominica Labour Party... The post Opposition threatens legal action against nomination of DLP candidate in Grand Bay by-election appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DNO continues to provide live coverage of the Grand Bay By-Election below are just a few snapshots of the ongoing process. The post IN PICTURES: Grand Bay By-Election appeared first on Dominica News Online.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Government of Dominica through the Ministry of Green and Blue Economy, Agriculture, and National Food Security invites you to join the panel discussion on PICSA for the week of activities under... The post LIVE NOW: Panel Discussion PICSA – Disaster risk reduction in farming – The Participatory Integrated Climate Services in Agriculture (PICSA) appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO apologizes to customers from Bellevue Chopin for the unscheduled interruption to their water supply today Thursday November 25, 2021. This interruption is due to technical difficulties beyond our control. DOWASCO advises customers that we are working to have the... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes for loss of service in Bellevue Chopin appeared first on Dominica News Online.

It is the eve of a by-election in Grand Bay occasioned by the death the late MP Ed Registe and as the election draws ever nearer, it appears that calls for an investigation into the eligibility of the Dominica Labour... The post Calls to investigate DLP candidate’s nomination in Grand Bay by-election fall on deaf ears appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DNO brings you live coverage of the Grand Bay by-election with correspondents on the ground from the hotly contested constituency.   The post LIVE: Grand Bay by-election coverage appeared first on Dominica News Online.

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The Electoral Office would like to inform the public that three elections workers scheduled to work during polling on Thursday November 25, for the Grand Bay by-election, have been identified as contacts of a recently identified positive Covid-19 case. Chief... The post Election workers identified as COVID-19 contacts have been replaced and Grand Bay by-election will continue as scheduled – Electoral Office appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Election officers have been trained and preparations have been made, to hold the by-election to be held in Grand Bay tomorrow, Thursday 25th, November 2021, says Returning officer for the Grand Bay Constituency, John Roach. Three candidates will contest the... The post All systems go for Grand Bay by-election tomorrow appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  Under the leadership of the Government of Dominica, and the support of the Government of Japan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean’s GUY-DOM Project continues its Week of Activities to highlight its achievements to... The post The GUY-DOM project strengthens national Early Warning Systems appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO apologizes to customers from Trafalgar, Shawford and Fond Canie for the unscheduled interruption to their water supply today Wednesday November 24, 2021. This interruption is due to emergency repairs being carried out to a damaged pipeline. DOWASCO regrets any... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes for the loss of service to Trafalgar, Shawford and Fond Canie appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Elias Dupuis of the Electoral Commission of Dominica provides health and safety protocols ahead of the GrandBay By-Election scheduled for tomorrow 25th November 2021. The post PSA: Grandbay By-Election health protocols appeared first on Dominica News Online.

As the community of Grand Bay prepares for the upcoming by-election which will be held tomorrow ,November 25, a few Grandbarians with the support of other citizens are letting it be known that if their demands for a review of... The post Protesters threaten to do whatever possible to stop upcoming by-elections if their concerns are not met appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Minister for National Security and Home Affairs, Rayburn Blackmoore, has sought to allay any concerns which may have been occasioned by fluctuating water levels at Dominica’s Boiling Lake by assuring residents that the volcanic alert level for Dominica remains... The post No need for panic about changing water levels at boiling lake says Blackmoore appeared first on Dominica News Online.

  In continuation of UNDP’s GUYDOM week of activities under the theme: Strengthening the Disaster Management Capacity of women in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Commonwealth of Dominica (GUYDOM) there will be a The Disaster Risk Reduction Radio Programme... The post LIVE from 7pm: UNDP GUYDOM Disaster Risk Reduction radio programme appeared first on Dominica News Online.

 It was a bright morning, and I was at my primary school in Jamaica when a helicopter flew over and landed nearby. Tins of butter were off-loaded for distribution to needy communities. Despite my lifelong love for aviation, what was... The post Op-Ed: ‘USAID celebrates 60 years – I’ve been a part of nearly half of them’ appeared first on Dominica News Online.

French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, has declared that mandatory vaccination as instituted by the government will remain in effect in Guadeloupe notwithstanding protests against that measure which have been taking place over several months in that French territory. At the... The post Mandatory vaccination remains in effect in Guadeloupe despite protests appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment on Tuesday, November 23, launched a Mobile Vaccination Campaign, “Vaccines on Wheels.” The campaign aims to increase access to vaccines for citizens in both rural and urban communities. The “Vaccines on... The post Ministry of Health launches Vaccines on Wheels campaign appeared first on Dominica News Online.

When the senior women national team takes on Guyana early next year in its first encounter in the CONCACAF championship, it is expected that the team will be sufficiently prepared to give a good account of themselves. This is because... The post Senior women national team prepares for CONCACAF tournament appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Microfinance, Value Chain, Climate Smart Agriculture and Disaster Risk Reduction The Strengthening Disaster Management Capacity of Women in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Commonwealth of Dominica Project cordially invites you Panel discussion, under the caption, “Microfinance, Value Chain,... The post LIVE: UNDP GUYDOM Panel Discussion – Microfinance, Value Chain, Climate Smart Agriculture and Disaster Risk Reduction appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) has expressed sadness at the passing of Sir James Mitchell, former Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who died at age 90 earlier today. “He was a dedicated public servant to the people... The post ‘He defended and promoted the best interest of the Caribbean’ – DFP on the passing of former SVG PM, Sir James Mitchell appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The late Norman ‘Stumpy’ Dorival is being remembered not only for his jovial and generous personality but for his extraordinary contribution to music in Dominica. Dorival, who is survived by his wife and four children, passed away on November 20,... The post The late Norman “Stumpy” Dorival described as a leading contributor to Dominica’s music and carnival appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A group of protesters have gathered outside the Electoral Commission Office on Turkey Lane to voice their concerns over handling of the GrandBay By-Election and allegations made by the UWP surrounding the government’s candidate Vince Henderson.   Part 2  ... The post LIVE: Protest outside Dominica Electoral Commission office appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Dominica has signed a carbon-trading agreement with the Confederation of Switzerland to advance the goals of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement. According to a release from the Office of the Prime Minister, the agreement was inked by Minister... The post Dominica signs bilateral agreement with Switzerland for implementation of Paris Agreement appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Open Solutions for Health (OS4H) is proud to be a strategic technology partner with the Government of Dominica and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to create solutions in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. With its headquarters in Dominica, OS4H... The post Dominican tech firm OS4H partners with Dominica Govt. and PAHO in the fight against Covid-19 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Female farmers in Dominica continue to receive much needed support through one of the microfinance initiatives under the theme Strengthening Disaster Management Capacity of Women in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Dominica (GUY- DOM) Project. With support from the United... The post GUYDOM Projects provides equipment to boost farmer’s resilience appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s of Republic of China signed an agreement for visa-free travel between the two countries on Monday 22. Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit and His Excellency Lin Xianjiang, Ambassador of the People’s... The post Dominica and China sign visa-waiver agreement appeared first on Dominica News Online.

CREAD vacancies Engineering Specialist, Financial Specialist, Portfolio Coordinator The post ANNOUNCEMENT: CREAD vacancies Engineering Specialist, Financial Specialist and Portfolio Coordinator appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Strengthening the disaster management capacity of women in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Commonwealth of Dominica (GUY-DOM Project) Under the theme ‘Preparing communities today for disaster resilience tomorrow” The UNDP GUY-DOM project officially launched its Week of Activities... The post RECAP: Official launch of UNDP’s GUY-DOM Week of Activities appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Panel Discussion on Finance, Value Chain and CSA in Disaster Risk Reduction - Theme: Preparing communities today for Disaster Resilience tomorrow The post UNDP GUYDOM Panel Discussion Live from 10am Tuesday 23rd November 2021 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

International Men's Day Vaccination Island Tour and Vaccination and Testing Sites for Tuesday 22nd November 2021 The post PSA: International Men’s Day Vaccination Island Tour and Vaccination and Testing Sites for Tuesday 22nd November 2021 appeared first on Dominica News Online.