America Dominica The country officially recognised the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, becaming the 175th nation to join this fundamental human rights treaty
America Dominica The Dominica Geothermal Development Company Limited invited residents of Fond Colé and surrounding areas to a community meeting to receive an update on the construction of the geothermal power plant and the new electricity transmission grid
America Dominica Dominica was spared from major impacts of the devastating 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially ends today 30 November, leaving a trail of destruction, death, and massive economic costs
America Dominica Dominica celebrated the arrival of the MV Villa Vie Odyssey, the first cruise call of the 2024/2025 season at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth; Dominica has received over 10 cruise ships for a total of 30.000 passengers and 65.000 are expected in December
America Dominica Dominica's Financial Services Unit has been honoured with the prestigious Wealth and Finance International Award as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Year 2024 for the Caribbean region
America Dominica Dominica's human rights situation is to be examined for the fourth time by the UN Council's Working Group for the Universal Periodic Review
America Dominica Dominica State College has initiated a project focused on online education in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning and the Virtual University for the Small Commonwealth States to develop a minimum of 15 online courses by the conclusion
America Dominica Breast cancer continues to be a major concern in Dominica, said Dr Laura Esprit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, while speaking at a public awareness exercise on cancer at the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital
America Dominica As the global community prepares to observe World Mental Health Day tomorrow 10 October, Dominica expert Dr. Nadia Wallace emphasized the urgent need to prioritize mental health in the workplace as an essential component of occupational health and safety
America Dominica 'Flavors of the World Festival' will take place on 29 September at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and is expected to offer participants a taste of cuisine and entertainment from around the world
America Dominica Local company Josephine Gabriel & Co has announced an impactful price increase on the its soft drinks due to a government announcement of a 500% increase of the excise tax on sugary drinks: the excise tax on soft drinks is now $1,20 per liter from $0,20
America Dominica Monelle Alexis, in an effort to facilitate the job search for hundreds of people in Dominica, created the platform dominicavacancies.com, which allows job seekers and employers to converge in one place
America Dominica A total of nineteen students transitioning from primary school to secondary school were awarded scholarships under the annual National Cooperative Credit Union Ltd Scholarship Program; started in 2011, it fully funds all the 5 years for each student