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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:46:59 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 PM, August 31): Possible scattered showers, thunderstorms tonight into tomorrow
A weak high pressure system is expected to affect the northern portion of the area during tonight. Light winds will be evident. By late tonight into tomorrow, a tropical wave is expected to result in occasional cloudiness, scattered showers with... T...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:59:48 +0000
Statement by US Secretary of State on inaugural International Day for People of African Descent
The United States joins others around the world in commemorating the first International Day for People of African Descent.  This day was created to promote the extraordinary contributions of Africans and members of the African diaspora around the w...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:42:13 +0000
BUSINESS BYTE: NCCU Ltd holds Virtual Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Seventeen (17) students were on Wednesday August 25th, 2021 presented with scholarships from the National Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. This marks the 11th year of the institutions support to students beginning their high school tenure. The virtual ...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:32:08 +0000
Linton calls for reduction of tax burden in petroleum industry amidst government negotiations with Rubis      
Amidst negotiations between the government of Dominica and Rubis West Indies Limited, leader of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Lennox Linton, is calling on the administration to reduce the tax burden on the petroleum industry on the islan...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:46:23 +0000
COVID-19 Delta variant in Dominica – Health Minister McIntyre
Minister for Health, Wellness and New Health Investment, Dr. Irving McIntyre has confirmed the presence of Delta Variant of Covid-19 in Dominica. During a press briefing on Monday night, Dr. McIntyre stressed the increased importance of vaccination i...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:06:46 +0000
Marigot Hospital is completed – PM Skerrit
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the new Marigot Hospital which will serve the north east of Dominica is completed. Skerrit made the announcement during his weekend Annou Pale talk show and disclosed that the 40,000 square feet two...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:06:54 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Belfast
 DOWASCO informs customers from Belfast that their water supply will be interrupted on Wednesday September 1, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of carrying out pipeline repair. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience that m...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:03:40 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 AM, August 31): Possible showers, thunderstorms this afternoon; residents in certain areas asked to exercise caution
A weak high pressure system is expected to affect the area during the next 24 hours. Light winds and available moisture could result in occasional cloudiness and localized showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. People i...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:35:30 +0000
Skerrit admonishes political leaders not to ‘remain silent’ on importance of vaccination
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is urging political leaders to promote the importance of vaccination to their constituents. In making the appeal during his weekly Annou Pale Talk Show over the weekend, the prime minister gave the assurance that ther...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:13:59 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 PM, August 30): People in areas prone to flooding, landslides asked to remain vigilant tonight
A surface to low level trough is expected to affect the area during the next 24 hours. Light winds and available moisture could result in occasional cloudiness and localized showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms during tonight. People in......



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