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2008 News
DateHeadlines
Dec 17, 2008New Nigerian High Commissioner to Dominica
Dec 16, 2008Government secures us 9.16 million dollars for sea defence and road works project
Dec 09, 2008Work begins on the first phase of the Canefield to Melville Hall Road
Government hands over EC $120000 for road repairs in Castle Bruce
Dec 05, 2008Government of Dominica signs 10th EDF Country Strategy Paper
Government provides relief for fishermen affected by Hurricane Omar
Dec 02, 2008Work to commence on the Fond St. Jean Sea-Defence and Roadworks Project
Dec 01, 2008Ministry of Agriculture calls on Dominicans to halt the hunting and eating of mountain chicken
Nov 27, 2008Dominica takes on observatory status re the creation of a common currency by ALBA countries
Nov 24, 2008Ministry of Health holds one day National Health Consultation
Nov 21, 2008Government pleased with work progress at Melville Hall Airport Development project
Nov 20, 2008Senator Sonia Williams sworn in as new Education Minister
Nov 19, 2008Dominica Solid Waste Management adds bio-medical waste disposal to its fleet
Nov 18, 2008Work begins on the first phase of the Roseau Reinstatement Project
Nov 12, 2008Government grants amnesty to illegal owners of firearms
Nov 10, 2008Dominica State College stages its biggest graduation ceremony
Nov 07, 2008Government signs geothermal contract
Nov 06, 2008Government to implement Tourism Development Project
Dominica's Prime Minister applauds efforts made by Dominican overseas nationals
Dominica State College receives donation from DAAS
Agriculture Minister reaffirms Government's commitment to farmers
Nov 05, 2008Dominica's PM continues to speak highly of relations with Venezuela
CARICOM General congratulates Dominica on its 30th Independence Anniversary
Visiting Dominicans and locals treated to cultural display at this year's Cultural Gala
Oct 29, 2008National Expo opens up at the Botanical Gardens
Adrianna Henderson and Paix Bouche Cultural Group receives award
Oct 03, 2008President Liverpool sworn in for the second term
Dominica to revive its cocoa industry
Twenty-six young persons graduate from Dominica Youth Business Trust Training
Sep 24, 2008Government launches e-Business Incubator
Sep 19, 2008National Center of Testing Excellence being constructed at Stockfarm
Sep 18, 2008New multi-purpose packing house facility for hucksters and exporters
Government orders more passports to cater for influx from visiting overseas nationals
Sep 17, 2008Security issues at the Princess Margaret Hospital to be looked at
New Legal Profession Act to be debated in Parliament
Ministry of Agriculture stages exhibition downstairs Government Headquarters
Sep 16, 2008Cabinet reports to members of the media
Revised Broadcast Act to go before Parliament
Sep 15, 2008Construction of Petro Caribe tanks near completion
Sep 11, 2008Programme of activities for Dominica’s thirtieth Independence launched
Ministry of Health celebrates Healthy Lifestyle Week
Sep 10, 2008Government signs contract for the first phase of the Roseau Reinstatement Project
Sep 09, 2008Government endorses the Pan American Partnership Against HIV/AIDS's mandate
Guillaume Williams serves a second term as chairman, Delices Village Council
Government commits to a new water supply for the Bense community
Sep 08, 2008Civil aviation security managers participate in advanced training exercise
Sep 05, 2008Ministry of Agriculture takes steps to bring fertiliser relief to farmers
Dominica to endorse the Economic Partnership Agreement
Sep 04, 2008Discover Dominica Authority announces increased flights to Dominica
Government of Dominica continues to benefit from its relationship with China
Second phase of sea-defence work in the south to commence before year’s end
Sep 03, 2008Government of Venezuela to construct fifty (50) model homes in Dominica
New retaining wall at Bath Estate
Sep 02, 2008Springfield/Cochrane Back Road nearing completion
Members of the IPO Commission sworn in
Government to receive over 100 million dollars from the ALBA funds
Sep 01, 2008The Integrity in Public Office Act comes into effect today
Government solves transportation problems for students of the PCSS
Aug 29, 2008Dominica Government Officially Launches its Website
Preparations In High Gear For First Ever National Ict Festival In Dominica
Aug 13, 2008Mural Unveiled for International Day of Indigenous People
Call for More Nationals to Get Involved In Reading
Upcoming Local Government Reform in Dominica
Health Ministry Commended for Caribbean Wellness Day
Aug. 8, 2008Dominica State College Benefits From Relationship with DEVRY
Government to launch "Yes We Can Programme"
DLP Senator praised for road in Wesley
 
 
 
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New fishing complex and wharf for Portsmouth

Governments of Dominica and Venezuela breaks ground for the first in a series of fuel service stations across the island

Foreign Affairs Minister confirms international observers for the December 2009 General Elections

Sixty-two candidates to contest the December 18, 2009 General Elections

New Austrian Ambassador presents credentials to His Excellency Dr. Nicholas Liverpool

New water project agreement signed for Warner

Dominicans to go to the polls to elect a new government on December 18, 2009

Basic Needs Trust Fund launches the six phase of the programme

Government launches new funding initiative for the island’s agricultural sector

Landmark ruling for the Government of Dominica in the case vs. Shangri-La International Development Holding Limited

Three Dominicans receive Dominica’s second highest award at the National Day Parade on November 3rd, 2009

Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit calls on Dominicans to celebrate their nationhood with pride

Dominicans turn out despite inclement weather for Community Day of Service

Petro Caribe makes significant contribution to fishermen of Mahaut

New way forward is being sought for Dominica’s bananas

Dominican residents in Guadeloupe now have an official office to conduct consular services

Dominica State College continues to excel at international examinations

Ministry of Agriculture temporarily lifts band on hunting

ASYCUDA world programme moves one step further towards being fully implemented in Dominica

2009 Independence celebrations get off to a colourful start

Government proposes sweeping changes to the legal system in Dominica

Government commissions new sea-defence wall in Fond St. Jean

Dominica State College begins Bachelor of Science degree in nursing for the first time

Government of Dominica conducts training for police officers in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Government signs framework agreement on the provision of a concessional loan with the People’s Republic on China

Dominican students show improvement in this year’s C.X.C Examination results

Auto-mechanic students at the Dominica State College attain distinction in this year’s City and Guilds Examination

Fire and Ambulance Services Division hosts training in search and rescue operations

Government holds discussion on proposed construction of five hundred thousand gallon water storage tank at Morne Bruce

Dominica Social Investment Fund signs contract for major retaining wall in Goodhope

Dominica’s Prime Minister names scholarship in honour of deceased cadet Launel Boston

Dominica’s Prime Minister is new chairman of the E.C.C.B. Monetary Council

Dominica Social Investment Fund (DSIF) gives over EC$3 million to the fishing sector in Dominica

Government moves ahead with plans for geothermal energy in Dominica

Dominica Police Force now equipped with electronic finger printing system

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Secretariat launches community project valued at over US$133 000.00

Ministry of Health takes proactive measures in facilitating the reporting of possible signs of Swine Flu

India’s High Commissioner pays a two-day official visit to Dominica

President Hugo Chavez makes second visit to Dominica