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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:59:44 +0000
Dr. Natasha Maxime-Esprit is Dominica’s first endocrinologist
After ten years of medical studies, thirty-one-year-old Dr. Natasha Maxime-Esprit, has become Dominica’s first Endocrinologist. Dr. Maxime-Esprit wo describes herself as “an ambitious, aspiring and God-fearing” woman hails from the ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:31:14 +0000
$2.1M contract signed for repair of Fond Cole Coast Guard jetty
The Government of Dominica has entered into an agreement with Chris Walters of Island Roofing & Hardware (Dominica) Ltd to do repair works on the Coast Guard jetty in Fond Cole. That project, which was signed at the coast guard... The post $2.1M ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:38:54 +0000
ECCB to implement action for recovery, resilience and transformation of ECCU
Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy Antoine, says the institution has received approval to implement a programme of action for recovery, resilience and transformation of the ECCU. He said the move is a regional response to ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:50:20 +0000
Paula Platsko to take over as DEXIA’s new general manager
The cabinet of Dominica has approved Paula Platsko as the new general manager of the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA). She replaces outgoing General Manager Gregoire Thomas. Platsko is expected to take up her new position on March 1st, 2021.... ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:57:15 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 PM Feb24): Increase in shower activity expected over parts of the island by Thursday
A high pressure system is expected to remain dominant across the area throughout the week producing breezy conditions. Occasional cloudiness and a few showers can be expected during the next 24 hours. An increase in shower activity is projected acros...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:32:17 +0000
Dominica responds to its inclusion on EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for tax purposes
On Monday, February 22, 2021, the Council of Ministers of the European Parliament adopted conclusions on the revised European Union (EU) list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes and took the decision to add Dominica to the List of Non-C...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:14:14 +0000
U.S invests in Dominica’s border security
It is expected that Dominica’s border security will be improved by a near US$1million investment by the United States of America. Recently, work on one of two vessels for Dominica was completed and handed over to the Dominica Marine Unit’s......

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:28:26 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Fully Funded U.S. Exchange and Professional Fellowship Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
The application process for the next Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) Fellowship Program is now open. The YLAI Fellowship will take place October 11 to November 19, 2021. Please note that if safe travel is not possible at the... The post ANNOUNCE...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:30:35 +0000
DOMLEC reiterates calls to the public to stop destroying its property; threatens legal action
The Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) has been reiterating calls to the public to desist from removing fire guard wraps installed on its utility poles in strategic locations around the island and have threatened legal action against indi...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:25:31 +0000
Bail denied to Grand Bay man fighting extradition to the USVI
Bail has been denied for Grand Bay resident, Kennison Charles, who has been deemed a flight risk as he faces possible extradition to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for murder and gun-related charges. Charles is wanted in the USVI... The post...



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