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2011 News

DateHeadlines
Dec 14, 2011

Government takes steps to eradicate violence

 

Universal Early Childhood Education coming soon

Dec 9, 2011

Dominica’s Musical Icon Laid to Rest

 

AID Bank Celebrates Forty Year Anniversary

Dec 8, 2011

Exploration Drilling officially commenced in Laudat

Dec 7, 2011 Exploration Drilling to commence soon  
Dec 1, 2011

World AIDS Day

Nov 30, 2011 ICT Roadshow comes to Dominica
Nov 29, 2011

Numeracy Consultancy gets Underway

Nov 26, 2011 Dominica's Cultural Ambassador will forever be remembered: A Tribute to "Jeff Joe"
Nov 24, 2011

Government pledges support to Julien Family

Nov 23, 2011

New Fire Station for Melville Hall Airport

Nov 21, 2011 Dominica participates in Global Entrepreneurship Week
 

ECD Marathon Walk a Success

Nov 18, 2011

Diamond Back Squid recipe book launched in Dominica

Nov 17, 2011

Invest Dominica Authority Hails Secret Bay

Nov 16, 2011

Rehabilitation Work on Soufriere Road

Sept.08, 2011 2.8 million dollar water supply commissioned in Delices
Sept.07, 2011 The Dominica Social Security embarks on a series of stakeholder consultations across the island
Sept.06, 2011 Ministry of Health will this week host a national summit on chronic non communicable diseases
Sept. 05, 2011 Independence activities for 2011 formerly launched
Sept. 02, 2011 Adult Education Division observes September as Adult Education Month
  New housing project for Silver Lake community
Aug. 31, 2011 Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Government of Dominica hosts three day retreat for the members of Cabinet and Permanent Secretaries
  Ten Dominican youths to pursue studies in the People’s Republic of China
Aug. 26, 2011 Chinese Government to fund housing project in the Carib Territory
Aug. 25, 2011 National Accreditation Board together with the CARICOM Secretariat host training programme for external evaluators
Aug. 23, 2011 French geotechnical team expected on island later this month to conduct a detailed investigation of the road slippage at Antrim
  Resumption of Conviasa Airlines into the island to result in greater connectivity between Dominica and Venezuela
Aug. 19, 2011 Venezuelan based Conviasa Airlines resumes flights into Dominica
Aug. 18, 2011 Research continues into the Chytrid fungus which has caused a decline in Dominica’s crapaud population
  Hon Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit give details of his recent visit to Azerbaijan
  Ministry of Education releases results of 2011 CSEC results
Aug. 16, 2011 New call centre opens up in Dominica
  Dominica is expected to host a trade and investment delegation from Azerbaijan by year end
  Layou residents warned that the Layou River area is unstable
Aug. 15, 2011 State-of-the –art health facility officially opened in Salybia
  A series of workshops currently being held across the island on post-harvest management of root tubers
Aug. 11, 2011 Ministry of Health holds the first in a series of training workshops on the management of diabetic foot for people living with diabetes
  Government approves environmental impact assessment for West Indies Power
  Israel’s new Ambassador to Dominica presents credentials
Aug. 09, 2011 Hon Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit pays official visit to Azerbaijan
Aug. 05, 2011 A three day regional workshop on maritime security, port facility security and customs coordination ended in Dominica last week
Aug. 04, 2011 Interpretation Centre opened at Cabrits
Aug. 02, 2011 Unified Land Information System officially launched in Dominica
  Agriculture officials visit what is left of the Hillsborough Horticultural Centre
  Nine Dominicans recognised for their contribution to the island’s culture at the 2011 Golden Drum Awards Ceremony
  Waitukubuli National Trail Project concludes certification course for trail guides
Jul. 27, 2011 Mattieu Dam collapses causing flooding in Layou River Valley
  Invest Dominica Authority targets investors in the neighbouring French islands
Jul. 27, 2011 Fisheries Division concludes a one week children fishing clinic for primary school students
Jul. 26, 2011 National consultation hosted last week discusses proposed amendments to land tenancy arrangements in Dominica
Jul. 25, 2011 Livestock farmers discuss how they can produce high quality meats on a sustainable basis
Jul. 22, 2011 Dominica well on its way to developing a Strategic Programme for Climate Change Resilience
Jul. 21, 2011 New water storage tank now under construction in Morne Bruce to eliminate water shortage problems in the capital city
  Communities presented with guidance maps on how to mitigate disaster related issues
Jul. 20, 2011 Dominica Festivals Committee unveils line up for the 15th edition of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival
  Soil management ….the focus of a weeklong training exercise this week
  The Division of Culture presents summer arts programme for children and adults in July and August
  The Ministry of Health on its way to develop a national risk communication and diarrhoeal disease preparedness plan to keep cholera out of the country
Jul. 14, 2011 Local media provided with toolkit to assist them in reporting on biodiversity and conservation issues
  Local film office stages the Third Travelling Caribbean Showcase in Dominica
Jul. 13, 2011 Ministry of Agriculture introduces new management strategy to combat the spread of the Black Sigatoka disease
  Dominica hosts second symposium of the Caribbean Spa and Wellness Association on marketing strategies
  Canadian Teachers Federation and the Dominica Association of Teachers hosts summer workshop
Jul. 08, 2011 Minister for Social Services calls on the Dominica Beekeepers Association to involve the youth in beekeeping
  Police vehicle marking scheme implemented
  National Security Minister recovering at a Martinique hospital
Jul. 06, 2011 AID Bank teams up with the Dominica State College to host Taxation Course
Jul. 05, 2011 Squatter Regularisation Programme touches the lives of over five hundred families
Jul. 01, 2011 Caribbean doctors practicing in the US bring free medical care to Dominica
Jun. 30, 2011 Dominica’s Prime Minister presents an over 400 million dollar financial budget to Parliament
Jun. 28, 2011 Goodwill Primary School student among top performers in this year’s grade six national assessment
Jun. 24, 2011 Farmers in Dominica urged to diversify into pineapple production
Jun. 23, 2011 Fifty-six students exit the doors of the Dominica Grammar School
  Ministry of Health hosts Epi Info Workshop
  Dominica hosts the 2nd meeting of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency on Thursday
Jun. 22, 2011 Commonwealth Secretary General meets with Government Officials on a one day visit to Dominica
  Canadian Bank Note to assist Government in establishing safer registry documents
  Government in the process of implementing the National Export Strategy
  nformation sharing to be made easier in Dominica’s crime fighting efforts
Jun. 20, 2011 More officers enlisted into the Dominica Police Force
  Fire and Ambulance Officials sharpens their skills in search and rescue
Jun. 17, 2011 Ministry of Health releases results of gastroenteritis illness study
  Dominica supports the bid of Brazil for the post of Director General of the FAO
Jun. 16, 2011 Health professionals here receive training on the management of diabetic foot ulcers
  Airport security personnel in Dominica join other security staff within the OECS currently undertaking training to strengthen airport security
Jun. 10, 2011 Member of Parliament of the National Assembly of Uganda pays one day visit to Dominica
Jun. 09, 2011 The Kingdom of the Netherlands appoints a new Ambassador to Dominica
A document to be taken to Cabinet soon for action relating to lands in Fond Toma
Jun. 07, 2011 Segments one to four of the Waitukubuli National Trail now opened for business
New ferry service to operate between Dominica, St Lucia and the neighbouring French islands
Apr. 29, 2011 Work on the Chinese funded West Coast Road Development Project at an advanced stage
Tourism Awareness Month launched
Apr. 28, 2011 H.E. Jose Marcos Nogueira Viana is Brazil’s new Ambassador to Dominica
O.E.C.S trade officials to take stock of development in the WTO
Apr. 27, 2011 Dominica participates in the 10th edition of the Caribbean Endemic Birds’ Festival
DOMFESTA programme of activities launched
Apr. 26, 2011 The Government of India to provide assistance to Dominica in the field of agro processing
Drug Abuse Prevention Unit moves one step closer to publishing Drug Statistics Information Booklet
Apr. 21, 2011 Ministry of Education recognize the island’s principals
Government of Dominica remains steadfast in its efforts to create jobs for young people
Apr. 20, 2011 Government considers amending the existing labour laws of Dominica to cater for businesses opening on Sundays in the city
The Government of India is seeking to increase cooperation with the Government of Dominica in several key areas of development
Apr. 19, 2011 Small artisans and contractors here sharpen their skills in the bidding process
Plans are underway for the forging of relations between CARDI and the Indian Council on Agricultural Research
The Government Information Service appraised on copyright laws at it relates to production of export ready material
Ministry of Agriculture to attempt to revitalise its information unit
Apr. 18, 2011 Ministry of Education launches new Eastern Caribbean Primary Revision Guide for Mathematics
Efforts to save Dominica’s crapaud continue
New Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany presents credentials to the President of Dominica
A place of safety for children at risk officially opened its doors on Wednesday
Apr. 14, 2011 BNTF-5 Programme injects millions into social development projects in Dominica
Apr. 13, 2011 Government committed to improving potable water system on the island
Apr. 12, 2011 Dominica’s Environment Minister lobbies for funds for Dominica to implement climate change projects
  Dominica’s Social Security hosts the 22nd meeting of CARICOM Heads of Social Security
Apr. 11, 2011 New water facility commissioned for the community of Petite Savanne
  Forestry, Wildlife and National Parks officials calls on the public to be more aware of the Dominican iguana
  Dominica to benefit more from the one lap per child project
Apr. 08, 2011 Delices water supply to be commissioned soon
Efforts continue to promote Dominica as a film destination
Apr. 07, 2011 Drilling of three exploratory geothermal wells in the Roseau Valley to commence late July
Ministry of Education expresses concern as to recent performances in mathematics among students
Project Management Unit calls on all stakeholders and communities to discuss possibilities for operating and maintaining the Waitukubuli National Trail
Prime Minister Skerrit says Dominica is well poised to export water to the international community
Apr. 05, 2011 Mechanisms are in high motion for the full implementation of the Waitukubuli National Trail
Apr. 04, 2011 Teachers exposed to new technologies to increase effectiveness in delivering lessons in the classroom
Apr. 01, 2011 Government hands over houses at Bellevue Rawle
The collection of value added tax said to contribute over ten million dollars to Government every month
The Ministry of Public Works resume work on phase two of the Rosalie to Petite Soufriere road
Preliminary work on major State House Project has begun
Mar. 30, 2011 Missing teen Shanice Jemmot has been found by police
China and Dominica seven year relations making progress on every front
Mar. 29, 2011 A one million dollar irrigation project now on-going at the Botanic Gardens
Planning Division develops guidelines for potential tourism developers
Mar. 28, 2011 Tourism stake holders convene to develop Dominica’s tourism product in accordance with international standards
Diabetes and hypertension identified as leading causes of death in Dominica
Mar. 25, 2011 Dominica Bureau of Standards staff to be trained as highly qualified food safety control auditors
Mar. 24, 2011 Police Commissioner Cyril Carrette voices support for the 2011 Firearms Act
Dominica and China celebrate seven years of diplomatic relations
Mar. 23, 2011 The EPA to receive greater prominence in government public relations programmes
Dominica Bureau of Standards to launch National Food Safety Project
Mar. 22, 2011 Pointe Michel sea defences and road rehabilitation project to commence in mid-April
Health professionals develop strategies to protect Dominicans against the effects of climate change
The importance of taxation on the front burner this week
Mar. 21, 2011 New Ambassador from the Kingdom of Spain to Dominica committed to deepening cooperation between Dominica and Spain
Cooperative Societies Act passed in parliament on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Dominican students witness on-going cricket encounter between Windward Islands and English Lions
Parliament approves supplementary estimates of expenditure amounting to over 52 million EC dollars
Mar. 18, 2011 Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit calls on all nationals to take responsibility in the fight against the illicit drug trade
The Government of Dominica takes a stand for missing teen
Mar. 17, 2011 Three bills to be tabled at the eighth meeting of the first session of the eighth parliament on Thursday, March 17, 2011
British Government makes significant contributions to the Customs Division
Mar. 14, 2011 Carnival groups and bands awarded prizes for their contributions Mas Domnik 2011
Government to fund road rehabilitation works in Marigot
Mar. 10, 2011 Police reports relatively peaceful carnival celebrations for 2011
Mar. 09, 2011 Carnival celebrations formerly end today with Téwé Vaval in the Kalinago Territory
Jacintha Fagan Walks away with the title of Miss Dominica 2011
Mar. 04, 2011 CARDI introduces yam farmers to new trellising techniques
Dominicans wishing to visit the United Kingdom for less than six months do not require a visa to do so
Mar. 03, 2011 The search for missing female teenager Shanice Jemmot continues
Dominica to join other OECS countries in developing a Decent Work Country Programme
Mar. 02, 2011 Site preparation work for a four star hotel in the north of the island in progress
Mar. 01, 2011 Government continues to push the development of the island’s geothermal energy potential
Road under the Canefield cliff to be expanded to accommodate three lane traffic
Feb. 28, 2011 Isaiah Thomas Secondary School sweeps the Miss Teen Dominica 2011
Important variations to the airport road project set to improve the long-term viability of that road
Feb. 25, 2011 Final copy of the 2008/09 Country Poverty Assessment report officially handed over
  Dominica’s Health Ministry collaborate with regional agencies in developing health information systems
Feb. 24, 2011 The Ministry of Health moves to another stage in strengthening its Health Information System
Feb. 23, 2011 Dominica Agricultural Producers and Exporters Limited sends its first air cargo shipment to Barbados
Feb. 18, 2011 Contracts for two major community projects signed on Thursday as the BNTF Five Programme comes to an end
Feb. 17, 2011 Updated national statistical data now available for data users
  Geothermal project to move to drilling stage by July, 2011
  Facility for abused Dominican children to be officially commissioned next month
Feb. 16, 2011 The Ministry of Health receives laptop computers from the Government of South Korea
Tourism Minister defends Government’s investment in the tourism sector
Feb. 14, 2011 Carnival celebrations for 2011 open with a fanfare of colour
Feb. 11, 2011 Activities to mark Dominica’s Carnival 2011 Celebrations to official begin this Saturday, February 12th
New meat processing plant soon to be constructed at Layou
Feb. 10, 2011 The Government of Morocco commits to building a fifty-room hotel in Dominica
Government to initiate new housing initiative
Feb. 08, 2011 LIAT to commence night-landing flights into Dominica by mid April 2011
The Government of the People’s Republic of China extends financial support to Dominica
New draft Electronic Communications Bill presented for public discussion
Feb. 07, 2011 Dominica plans to introduce polygraph testing
 
 
 
More News

2.8 million dollar water supply commissioned in Delices

The Dominica Social Security embarks on a series of stakeholder consultations across the island

Ministry of Health will this week host a national summit on chronic non communicable diseases

Independence activities for 2011 formerly launched

Adult Education Division observes September as Adult Education Month

New housing project for Silver Lake community

Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Government of Dominica hosts three day retreat for the members of Cabinet and Permanent Secretaries

Ten Dominican youths to pursue studies in the People’s Republic of China

Chinese Government to fund housing project in the Carib Territory

National Accreditation Board together with the CARICOM Secretariat host training programme for external evaluators

French geotechnical team expected on island later this month to conduct a detailed investigation of the road slippage at Antrim

Resumption of Conviasa Airlines into the island to result in greater connectivity between Dominica and Venezuela

Venezuelan based Conviasa Airlines resumes flights into Dominica

Research continues into the Chytrid fungus which has caused a decline in Dominica’s crapaud population

Hon Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit give details of his recent visit to Azerbaijan

Ministry of Education releases results of 2011 CSEC results

New call centre opens up in Dominica

Dominica is expected to host a trade and investment delegation from Azerbaijan by year end

Layou residents warned that the Layou River area is unstable

State-of-the –art health facility officially opened in Salybia

A series of workshops currently being held across the island on post-harvest management of root tubers

Ministry of Health holds the first in a series of training workshops on the management of diabetic foot for people living with diabetes

Government approves environmental impact assessment for West Indies Power

Israel’s new Ambassador to Dominica presents credentials

Hon Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit pays official visit to Azerbaijan

A three day regional workshop on maritime security, port facility security and customs coordination ended in Dominica last week

Interpretation Centre opened at Cabrits

Unified Land Information System officially launched in Dominica

Agriculture officials visit what is left of the Hillsborough Horticultural Centre

Nine Dominicans recognised for their contribution to the island’s culture at the 2011 Golden Drum Awards Ceremony

Waitukubuli National Trail Project concludes certification course for trail guides

Mattieu Dam collapses causing flooding in Layou River Valley

Invest Dominica Authority targets investors in the neighbouring French islands

Fisheries Division concludes a one week children fishing clinic for primary school students

National consultation hosted last week discusses proposed amendments to land tenancy arrangements in Dominica

Livestock farmers discuss how they can produce high quality meats on a sustainable basis

Dominica well on its way to developing a Strategic Programme for Climate Change Resilience

New water storage tank now under construction in Morne Bruce to eliminate water shortage problems in the capital city

Communities presented with guidance maps on how to mitigate disaster related issues

Dominica Festivals Committee unveils line up for the 15th edition of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival

Soil management ….the focus of a weeklong training exercise this week

The Division of Culture presents summer arts programme for children and adults in July and August

The Ministry of Health on its way to develop a national risk communication and diarrhoeal disease preparedness plan to keep cholera out of the country

Local media provided with toolkit to assist them in reporting on biodiversity and conservation issues

Local film office stages the Third Travelling Caribbean Showcase in Dominica

Ministry of Agriculture introduces new management strategy to combat the spread of the Black Sigatoka disease

Dominica hosts second symposium of the Caribbean Spa and Wellness Association on marketing strategies

Canadian Teachers Federation and the Dominica Association of Teachers hosts summer workshop

Minister for Social Services calls on the Dominica Beekeepers Association to involve the youth in beekeeping

Police vehicle marking scheme implemented

National Security Minister recovering at a Martinique hospital

AID Bank teams up with the Dominica State College to host Taxation Course

Squatter Regularisation Programme touches the lives of over five hundred families

Caribbean doctors practicing in the US bring free medical care to Dominica