When members of the Business and Professional Women (BPW) Dominica meet this evening to celebrate their 5th anniversary, “Dominica’s Lady of Song” Ophelia Olivaccé-Marie, will also be presented with the organization highest award, ‘The Inspirational Leadership Award.’ Speaking to Dominica... The post Ophelia to be awarded BPW Dominica’s highest award this evening appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The authorities in Guadeloupe have launched an investigation into the homicide of a Dominican who resided in the neighbouring French island. Dominica News Online (DNO) has been reliably informed that the ill-fated victim is David Green of Yampiece. DNO has... The post Dominican killed in Guadeloupe appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Government of Dominica has announced the resumption of ferry services to Dominica, effective November 15, 2021. “Dominica has shared a long history of transportation linkages with the French Antilles which facilitated trade, tourism and social connections. Due to the... The post Ferry services return to Dominica; government approves necessary protocols   appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A 27-year-old Marigot man has been charged with murder in connection with one of two homicides which occurred days apart in that community. Damali James, of Northend Marigot is now remanded in custody at the Dominica  State Prison following his... The post 27-year-old Marigot man charged with murder; investigation continues into another homicide in that community appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominican association of Truckers has called for all truckers to assemble under the Canefield cliff this morning to bring awareness to their lack of employment opportunities. Their trucks have been parked along side the Canefield cliff in a show... The post LIVE: Truck drivers assemble under Canefield cliff appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The truck drivers Association of Dominica parked their trucks under the Canefield cliff from 5 am this morning to raise awareness over their concerns for lack of employment opportunities. Link to live Facebook video of the event: https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/live-truck-drivers-assemble-under-canefield-cliff/ This action... The post IN PICTURES (WITH VIDEO): Truck drivers assemble under Canefield Cliff in Dominica appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Introduction COP26 has been dubbed humanities last chance to get devastating climate change under control. If this headline has caught your attention and you wish to get the highlights of COP26 from a developing state perspective, then I suggest you... The post COP26 world’s leaders last opportunity to save our planet – an overview appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominican association of Truckers has called for all truckers to assemble under the Canefield cliff this morning to bring awareness to their lack of employment opportunities. Their trucks have been parked along side the Canefield cliff in a show... The post LIVE: Truck driver’s assemble under Canefield cliff appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A high pressure system will continue to produce an increase in wind speeds, periods of cloudiness and scattered showers across the Lesser Antilles including Dominica, during the next 24 to 48 hours. Moderate to rough seas are anticipated during the... The post WEATHER: (6:00 AM, Nov 15): More scattered showers expected during next 24-48 hrs appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Dominica Youth Business Trust announces its Small Business Assistance Facility which will run from December 13 – 17, 2021. In this regard, applications are invited from young men and women age 18 to 35 who are interested in starting or developing... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DYBT Small business assistance facility training appeared first on Dominica News Online.

CNN reports that Austria is set to implement lockdown measures for those not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from Monday according to Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg. With  65% of Austria’s population being fully vaccinated (one of the lower rates in the European... The post Austria to impose lockdown on unvaccinated from Monday appeared first on Dominica News Online.

12 year old Tyler-Ann Hunter of Goodwill has made history by winning the first-ever Dominica Council on Ageing (DCOA) essay competition. The competition formed part of activities which were held in observance of the Month of the Elderly in September.... The post 12 year old wins DCOA essay competition appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Grand opening of the Independent Baptist Theology & Bible Institute and the Registe Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Services Center will be brought live on DNO from 10am on today Sunday 14th November 2021. The new bible school and... The post LIVE from 10am: Grand Opening of Registe Bible Institute and Mental Health Counseling Centre in Pichelin appeared first on Dominica News Online.

For the past four years 2018-2021, Dominica has seen a downward trend in it’s overall performance at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, despite its above regional average. This announcement was made by local Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar,... The post Dominica records downward trend in CXC CSEC exams says local CXC Registrar appeared first on Dominica News Online.

COVID-19 statistics for Dominica as of 12th November 2021 The post COVID-19 statistics for Dominica as of 12th November 2021 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A revamp in sports and arts are among items to be pursued by the second independent candidate in the Grand Bay by-election if elected on November 25, 2021. Clarington Bacchus Andrew popularly known as “Twa Woche” spoke to Dominica News... The post Revamp of sports and arts in Grand Bay among plans of by-election candidate Clarington Andrew appeared first on Dominica News Online.

A live COVID-19 update is scheduled for 7pm this evening. Youtube link below: The post LIVE from 7pm: COVID-19 update for Dominica 12th November 2021 appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Resources and opportunities available for youth development in Region are coming under the microscope as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat launches a Regional Youth Development Status Survey ten years after adopting the CARICOM Youth Development Action Plan (CYDAP). Set for roll out... The post CARICOM launches survey to assess youth development status in the region appeared first on Dominica News Online.

For the last couple of weeks, many students island wide have had to focus their efforts into adapting to online learning due to the impact which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on our country and more specifically, our education... The post NYCD donates 10 tablets to 5 Schools in support of online learning efforts   appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Minister for Education, Octavia Alfred has stated that after 16 years, Dominica wants to upgrade its representation on The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) board. At the 41st session of the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris... The post Dominica presents Ambassador Francine Baron for election to UNESCO Board appeared first on Dominica News Online.

DOWASCO informs residents of Campbell and the general public that we will be carrying out excavation works to a section of the public road on Campbell Road (Junction of Zabrico) to carry out pipeline repair on Saturday November 13, 2021... The post ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO road excavation works in Campbell appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Leader of parliamentary opposition, Lennox Linton, has written to the Chief of Police, Daniel Carbon seeking immediate action to have the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) candidate Dr. Vince Henderson, barred from the upcoming Grand Bay by-election. In a letter dated... The post Opposition Leader writes to Police Chief; calls for investigation of DLP by-election nominee appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Electoral Office of Dominica has confirmed that three (3) candidates will contest the by-election carded for Thursday November 25, 2021 in Grand Bay and symbols have been allocated to those candidates. Nomination Day was on the November 9, 2021.... The post Symbols allocated to three nominated candidates as Electoral Office prepares for Grand Bay by-election appeared first on Dominica News Online.

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Minister of the Environment, Rural Modernisation, and Kalinago Upliftment, Cozier Frederick has said Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are receiving less than 2% of all climate finance and is therefore calling on all developed partnering countries to provide new opportunities... The post Cozier Frederick pleads at COP26 for new opportunities to help SIDS combat climate change appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Minister of the Environment, Rural Modernisation, and Kalinago Upliftment, Cozier Frederick has said Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are receiving less than 2% of all climate finance and is therefore calling on all developed partnering countries to provide new opportunities... The post Minister Cozier Frederick pleads at COP26 for new climate change opportunities for SIDS appeared first on Dominica News Online.

As Dominica joins the regional and international community in observing Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)  the Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT)  has launched several new initiatives to fulfil its commitment to young entrepreneurs on island. At the organization’s launch of the... The post DYBT launches several initiatives to further assist young Dominican entrepreneurs appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has appealed to world leaders attending the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 to close the gap in ongoing negotiations this week in Glasgow, with millions of lives and livelihoods on the line in climate-vulnerable countries. Secretary-General... The post Commonwealth Secretary-General urges leaders to “dig deeper” in climate talks for the sake of vulnerable nations appeared first on Dominica News Online.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) has launched an investigation into an alleged suicide in the community of Grand Bay. An earlier report by Dominica News Online (DNO) has since been confirmed by Assistant Superintendent of Police, George Theophille.... The post UPDATE: Suspected suicide in Grand Bay, body of 29-year-old found hanging from his roof appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Precious Peter and Ferdison Valmond have been selected to represent Dominica at the Ubuntu United Nations, an innovative digital platform connecting changemakers across the world to discuss on challenging issues affecting humanity with other youth leaders across the globe. ubuntu... The post Dominican Delegation at Ubuntu United Nations – a global initiative to empower a new generation of young leaders appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Three candidates will contest the Grand Bay by- election on November 25th 2021.  They are Dr. Vince Henderson (Consultant- Dominica Labour Party), Clarendon Andrew (Roof Specialist- Independent) and Julius ‘Handbag’ Gabriel (Bus driver- Independent) were nominated at the Grand Bay youth... The post Three-way contest in Grand Bay by-election appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Police Officers in the community are a now investigating an alleged suicide in Grand Bay. Dominica News Online (DNO) have been informed by police that the deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Lestron Henderson. Henderson was said to have been... The post Suspected suicide of 29-year-old in Grand Bay appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) testing to detect COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) variants will be underway at the CARPHA Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) from Monday 15th November 2021. The process will allow CMML to monitor COVID-19 and track specific mutations of COVID-19 that... The post CARPHA implements whole genome sequencing for member states to identify COVID-19 variants appeared first on Dominica News Online.

For eight years, Caribbean Governance Training Institute has been delivering the message that good governance is essential to the success of any organisation, whatever its size, purpose, or geographical location. Every program on CGTI’s extensive curriculum is densely packed with... The post CGTI welcomes launch of new global ‘Corporate Governance Standard’ appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Kimberly King is Dominica’s new Destination Marketing Manager. Ms. King joined the team at the Ministry of Tourism International Transport and Maritime Initiatives and Discover Dominica Authority on October 8, 2021. She will provide leadership oversight in implementing the destination’s... The post Kimberly King is new Destination Marketing Manager at DDA appeared first on Dominica News Online.