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Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Roseau
 DOWASCO informs customers from Roseau that their water supply will be interrupted on Thursday May 20, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. for the purpose of system maintenance. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience that may be caused... ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 02:27:45 +0000
Universal Service Fund supports ICT access in the Kalinago territory  
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) continues in its pursuit to improve access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Dominica with focus on the rural areas. Recently the NTRC furnished the Tanubuku Library in ...

Tue, 18 May 2021 23:11:06 +0000
COMBATTING COVID-19: Quarantine and COVID testing guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals
Quarantine and COVID testing guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals The post COMBATTING COVID-19: Quarantine and COVID testing guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals appeared first on Dominica News Online.

Tue, 18 May 2021 19:59:20 +0000
Ministry of Agriculture advises on how to deal with potentially damaging new yam fungus
The Plant Protection and Quarantine services in the Division of Agriculture have discovered a new fungus called Goplana dioscoreae affecting yams in Dominica. It produces yellow to light-orange pustules on the leaf which are more obvious on the upper...

Tue, 18 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Dominican martial artist Shannah Robin reaches another milestone
Shannah Robin has made history in becoming the first Dominican martial artist to be promoted to the rank of professor in his school system. He was elevated from the rank of Shihan. Professor Robin says he was promoted to his... The post Dominican mar...

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:52:55 +0000
New COVID-19 protocols for fully vaccinated travelers to Dominica
Individuals who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to be tested on arrival at the airport. Health Minister, Dr. Irving McInytre, who made the disclosure while speaking as a guest on Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s Annou Pale Sun...

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:25:43 +0000
PM Skerrit calls for a redoubling of efforts to fight CNCD’s in Dominica
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is challenging the Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment to redouble its efforts to fight the scourge of CNCD’s in Dominica. He was addressing a ceremony held virtually last week, where Dominica rec...

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:49:00 +0000
DSC protest action suspended, agreement reached with government
Following two days of protest action by members of faculty and staff at the Dominica State College (DSC), the employees have suspended their action subsequent to a “positive” meeting with government officials. General Secretary of the Dom...

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:31:37 +0000
THE JAZZ IN ME- Michele Henderson promises a virtual treat this Saturday
Dominica’s ‘Princess of Song’ Michele Henderson,  a world-renowned singer / songwriter, flautist and Goodwill Ambassador, will be staging her highly anticipated The Jazz in Me virtual concert at 8pm on Saturday May 22 live from the Nature I...

Tue, 18 May 2021 02:44:58 +0000
The Caribbean’s blood pressure rates rank highest in the Americas
Hypertension or raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases worldwide.  It is therefore not surprising that the non-Latin Caribbean has the highest mortality rate due to cardiovascular disease, accounting for 418 per...



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