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Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:16:45 +0000
Health officials say ‘no evidence’ of blood clot risk from AstraZeneca vaccine
The global roll out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine encountered another hurdle when a handful of countries paused their use of the shot following reports it could be connected to blood clots. But while many countries are pulling away, heal...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:37:03 +0000
New reggae release from AbiYah Yisrael, “Protect me”
Sometime in February following an intense Shabbat meditation, Dominican producer Obadyah was inspired and began skanking on his guitar. Allowing the vibrations to take their course, a one drop beat along with a bass line was created. Once complete...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:03:49 +0000
Achieving herd immunity could be the key to tourist arrivals in Dominica
Achieving herd immunity against the dreaded Covid-19 could determine future tourist arrivals to Dominica says  Director of Tourism, Colin Piper. Herd immunity, or community immunity, will be achieved when a large part of Dominica’s population ...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:13:21 +0000
VIDEO: CREAD’s 5-In-5 with CEO Francine Baron
Commencing March 2021, CREAD will feature one member of its team responding to five rapid fire questions in five minutes about their role, responsibilities and successes thus far. The series kicks off with CREAD’s recently appointed CEO, Franci...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:37:47 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Don’t miss Civic Vibes March 21st with guest Glasspole Brown
Tune into Civic Vibes this 21st March 2021 with guest Glasspole Brown to discuss Voter Identification The post ANNOUNCEMENT: Don’t miss Civic Vibes March 21st with guest Glasspole Brown appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:39:47 +0000
CARICOM investigators in Dominica to conduct probe into death of man in police custody
Three investigators from CARICOM’s  Regional Investigative Management System (RIMS) have arrived in  Dominica to begin investigating the death of Kings Hill man, Kerwin Prosper. Prosper, aged 36, died in police custody over the carnival weeke...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:05:35 +0000
Marlene Green, visionary educator and unsung heroine of the Dominican nation
In 1972, when I entered the Dominica Grammar School, one of my most memorable teachers was Cecilia Green. Dominica’s Island Scholar of 1968, Cecilia Green was bright, kind, and gracious. She  taught me social studies and awoke within me a... The p...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:35:43 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Job vacancies WUSC Field Facilitator, Administrative Assistant and Climate Smart Agricultural Officer & Regional M&E Specialist
JOB OPPORTUNITY – World University Service of Canada (WUSC Caribbean) is currently recruiting for the positions of Field Facilitator; Administrative Assistant; Climate Smart Agricultural Officer; One each for Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica & Saint L...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:08:50 +0000
Goodwill Secondary among 14 schools to be reconstructed in Dominica
  The Goodwill Secondary School (GSS) which was severely damaged during the passage of Hurricane Maria nearly four years ago, is among 6 learning facilities across the island to be reconstructed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), whi...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:21:40 +0000
CBI funded resorts and spa under construction continue to generate growth for the economy – Tourism Minister
The construction of seven new hotels and resorts funded under the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) programme, is expected to result in a total investment of approximately EC 950 million dollars, while creating 470 construction jobs and 791 permanent j...



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