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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:51:53 +0000Police tear gas protesters in Antigua
Police and residents in Antigua and Barbuda clashed in the streets on Sunday after a massive crowd refused to disperse at the lawmen’s request. These residents, several hundreds of them, converged on Market Square in St Johns to protest against...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 22:08:04 +0000LIVE: Government of Dominica Press Briefing from 6pm 8th August 2021
The Ministry of Health is set to address the nation live. Video Link below:
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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:07:26 +0000Revised list of emergency shelters in Dominica 2021 and emergency sheltering guidelines during COVID-19
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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:43:47 +0000LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate
Dear Editor, Vitriolic debates, some of which degenerate into insults and name calling, rage on social media with respect to Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy and rejection. But, as a Trinidad & Tobago based member of The Caribbean Voice pointed out, th...
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:17:36 +0000COVID statistics for Dominica as of 7th August 2021
The latest COVID statistics for Dominica show that Dominica has 158 confirmed active cases, with 367 overall cases and 0 deaths as of 7th August 2021.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:11:17 +0000UWP responds, via Facebook, to the 2021-2022 budget statement
Following their departure from the house on Wednesday 28th July, the UWP has been using various avenues to present their response to the 2021-2022 Budget statement and debate proceedings in parliament.. This latest response was given via the party...
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:38:01 +0000DBF announces COVID ZOOM Discussion for Sunday 8th August at 3pm
In view of the current situation related to a significant increase in Covid-19 cases in the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Dominica Business Forum Inc. (DBF Inc.) will convene a private sector virtual discussion at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday 8th August...
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Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:33:13 +0000Dominica China Friendship Hospital staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The CEO of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH), Dr. Dexter James, has released urgent information about the COVID-19 exposure at the nation’s main hospital. One member of the DCFH staff has tested positive for COVID-19 and three have ...
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:53:30 +0000WEATHER (6:00 AM, August 7): Moderate to heavy showers, possible thunderstorms expected tonight into Sunday
A high pressure system is expected to be dominant across the area during today resulting in a relatively dry atmosphere. From tonight, an increase in moisture levels is anticipated, as a tropical wave which is being monitored approaches the region......
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:44:41 +0000PM’s statement to Dominica on special allowances during shutdown
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that in reference to the curfew order issued last night special allowances have been made this morning to accommodate sections of the public that apply only for today. The announcement was made live via....