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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:02:51 +0000DFA donates $83,000 for further development of Windsor Park stadium
As Dominica steps up its preparations for its third World Cup qualifier in June at Windsor Park Sports Stadium (WPSS), the Dominica Football Association (DFA) has presented a cheque of $83,000.00 for the further development and enhancement of the spo...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:30:15 +0000Bus drivers and taxi operators line up at DSS for stimulus cheque
Dominican bus drivers and taxi operators lined up at the Dominica Social Security (DSS) today April 23, 2021, as the government made good on their promise to deliver a one-time stimulus package to the sector. On Monday, April 12, 2021,...
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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:53:41 +0000Another contract signed, this time, for a $9 million dollar Hillsborough bridge
The government of Dominica continues its series of consultations and contract signings across the island. Two days after the signing of a contract for a bridge at Dublanc, the government, on Wednesday, signed a $9 million contract for the design......
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:39:42 +0000La Soufrière Volcano: Red Cross warns of immediate and long-term humanitarian needs
Near 20,000 people have been directly affected by La Soufrière volcanic eruptions in St. Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG). As La Soufrière volcano remains highly active, these numbers may increase in the coming weeks and months. So far, almost 1,50...
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:19:38 +0000Digicel provides update on COVID-19 cases at that company
Digicel Dominica today provided an update on the staff members, from its corporate offices on Bath Road, who have been in isolation over the last week or so in light of two colleagues returning positive COVID tests on 14th April....
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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:48:32 +0000Virgin Atlantic becomes first UK airline to begin IATA Travel Pass live trials
A one-month trial of the IATA Travel Pass begins today (23 April) on London Heathrow-Barbados services, supporting a frictionless customer experience for permitted trips alongside Covid-19 travel requirements. The leading digital health pass solution...
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:35:59 +0000ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO excavation works on Upper Field’s Lane
DOWASCO informs residents of Upper Field’s Lane and the General public that we will be carrying out excavation works to section of the public road on Upper Field’s Lane to facilitate installation of a sewer connection on Sunday April 25th,...
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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:38:14 +0000Statement by US Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela, “Earth Day: We Can Tackle Climate Change Together”
The celebration of Earth Day throughout the Eastern Caribbean has special meaning this year. The suffering of our neighbors in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and on other impacted countries across the region due to the La Soufrière eruptions remin...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:33:06 +0000Dominican electorate asked to participate in electoral reform survey
The Dominican electorate is being called upon to support an Electoral Reform Survey, which commences in Dominica on Monday, 26th April, 2021. The call has come from The Rt. Hon. Sir Dennis Byron, KT, PC who was appointed by the...
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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:17:14 +0000DEAR BELLA: My wife’s untidiness has got me thinking of divorce
Dear Bella, My wife and I have been married for about one year and we’ve had the discussion time after time after time about her untidiness. When we discuss it, things change for a few days then go right back...
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