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Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:59:02 +0000China sends three astronauts into orbit to occupy its new space station.
The three men – Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo – are to spend three months aboard the Tianhe module some 380km (236 miles) above the Earth. It will be China’s longest crewed space mission to date and the...
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Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:02:02 +0000
Mehul Choksi to be remanded at State Prison despite his declining health
Magistrate Pearl Williams has ordered that Antiguan citizen and businessman Mehul Choksi who is wanted in India for alleged bank fraud, be remanded at the Dominica State Prison despite a decline in his health. Choksi, who pleaded not guilty to...
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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:10:05 +0000
Fresh charges filed against Mehul Choksi in India
Investigators in India have filed fresh charges against diamond trader and Antiguan citizen Mehul Choksi relating to a massive bank scam in the Asian country. The new charge sheet from India’s Central Bureau of Investigation – filed last ...
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:24:53 +0000
UNDP uses theater to promote resilience for women in farming
Over two hundred farmers, 138 women and 89 men from communities in the Eastern, Central and Southern regions descended on the Old Mill Cultural Centre and the Ocean View Retreat Centre respectively for a theatrical treat. Weather, money, transportati...
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:59:49 +0000
Cultural book for children “The Ti Matado That Could” now available in Dominica
A children’s book, which reinforces the knowledge of culture, is now available in paperback in Dominica. “The Ti Matado That Could’, penned by young Dominican writer, Racheal Shillingford, tells the story of young Bella, who is eager to lea...
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:55:29 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Low water pressure possible due to tropical wave
DOWASCO informs customers that due to the tropical wave on Thursday June 17, 2021 customers may experience low water pressure or no water supply caused by blockages at various water intakes. DOWASCO would like to remind customers to keep water...
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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:22:21 +0000
Fewer Dominicans will need hurricane shelter accommodation this year says Local Government Commissioner
The number of people who will require accommodation in hurricane shelters has decreased this year. According to Local Government Commissioner, Glenroy Toussaint, the number had dropped by 679 from last year. Toussaint was a guest on Prime Minister Ro...
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:05:33 +0000
AbiYah Yisrael releases new single ‘Great and Mighty’
Recording artist AbiYah Yisrael is reflecting on the past and present Africa in her latest single “Great and Mighty”. Though there is much to be said, AbiYah states that the song represents a few thoughts that came about as a res...
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:35:15 +0000
LIVE: Electoral Legislation Review Consultation
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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:00:29 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes for unscheduled interruption in Grand Savanne
DOWASCO apologizes to customers from Grand Savanne for the unscheduled interruption in their water supply today Thursday June 17, 2021. This interruption is due to technical difficulties beyond our control. DOWASCO would like to advise customers th...