11 Organizations Co-sign Letter To UNEP Regarding The Recent Transfer Of Extremely Rare Birds From Dominica To Germany
Mr. Erik Sohleim Excutive Director United Nations Environment Programme United Nations Avenue, Gigirl PO Box 30552, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya +254...
Read MoreSandy Lane Hotel Case Sent Back To Court Of Appeal
Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a case concerning the firing of three...
Read MoreNew St. Kitts & Nevis High Commissioner to Canada says Diaspora Engagement key priority
New St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sherry Tross, has pledged to make engaging the diaspora...
Read MoreBelize Govt Succeeds Securing Interest Rate Bz36m Award
Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Attorney General of Belize has succeeded before the CCJ in his application to reduce the...
Read MoreA strike is an expression of dissatisfaction
A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction. There is such a thing as freedom of expression. Calling a strike selfish...
Read MoreCCJ DISMISSES LAND ACQUISITION APPEAL BUT UPHOLDS GY$30M AWARD
Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an appeal in a matter brought by Mrs....
Read MoreMR. JUSTICE ADRIAN SAUNDERS CHOSEN AS THE NEXT CCJ PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Dudley Saunders, a citizen of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has...
Read MoreThe Time is Now
We’ve had a year of unprecedented massive action globally, as women press on for progress, for women’s rights, equality and...
Read MoreSagicor donates mobile medical clinic to Government of Dominica
On Friday 16th February, Sagicor Life, the leading insurance company in the Caribbean donated a fully customized, mobile medical unit...
Read MoreDOMINICA HOUSTON ASSOCIATION SENDS MEDICAL SUPPLIES,TARPS TO DOMINICA; VALUED OVER $100K.
PRESS RELEASE: January 30, 2018 DOMINICA HOUSTON ASSOCIATION SENDS 20FT CONTAINER OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND TARPS TO DOMINICA, VALUED...
Read MoreDice told his services “are no longer required” for 2018 Carnival Street Festival by Dominica Festivals Commission (DFC).
Eight time Calypso Monarch Dennison “Dice” Joseph did not perform at The Carnival Street Festival Friday due to a last...
Read MoreThe post-hurricane Maria Political Opposition Blue-print: How to combat the politics of mendicancy in a system headed by a regime which is poised to further leverage its entrenched advantage.
About the author Alex Bruno earned a bachelor degree (BA) in Philosophy with a minor in theatre, and a master...
Read MoreSailing into 2018:P-POD’s New Year Message
This island, this blessed land that boasts of our ancestral heroes like Jacko and of the lavish flora and fauna...
Read MoreCCJ Judgments Delivered December 7th 2017
The Caribbean Court of Justice on December 7th 2017 delivered judgments in GYCV2017/007, Blairmont Rice Investments Inc v Kayman Sankar,...
Read MoreIt’s On Us Dominica
Dominica is at a very vulnerable state as she’s been ravaged by what may very well be classified as a...
Read MoreDominica Houston Association: 2017 / 2018 Scholarship Recipients
On May 28, 2017, the Dominica Houston Association (DHA) launched its 2017 / 2018 competitive 21st Annual Independence Scholarship Program...
Read MoreCentral African Republic: Nearly 700 people seeking refuge near UN base relocated
This week the United Nations migration agency completed the relocation of 698 internally displaced households from an impromptu camp that...
Read MoreUN agriculture agency launches handbook to improve safety in banana farming sector
The United Nations agriculture agency and the Government of Ecuador launched Wednesday a practical guide for workers in the banana...
Read MoreBuilding safe houses, UN agency helping Dominica recover from disaster
Seven weeks since hurricane Maria made landfall in Dominica and left widespread destruction in its wake, the United Nations migration...
Read MoreUN ‘will walk with Haiti’ on path towards sustainable development, senior official pledges
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and UN Special Envoy for Haiti Josette Sheeran wrapped up a three-day visit to...
Read MoreUN General Assembly again calls for lifting US embargo against Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution underlining the need to end the economic, commercial and financial...
Read MoreTDN Radio and Hurricane Maria coverage: The Voice in the Dark
Sunday, 17th September, 10:00am: Dr. Thomson Fontaine is on his “Lifeline” Program on Q95 FM discussing the imminent passage of...
Read MoreIndividual Desires United in Purpose: the agenda for remodeling Dominica
Grant relief to the people and establish a bold mission to remodel Dominica, a quest which must be driven by...
Read MoreWatch Dominica’s Prime Minister Address The UN General Assembly
Watch as Dominica’s Prime Minister Address The UN General Assembly on Saturday September 23rd 2017. In the aftermath of hurricane...
Read MoreA cry for help – Dominica
Its been one week since the passing of Irma, and I can’t say it enough of the devastation and disruption...
Read MoreOur brothers and sisters in the Leeward Islands urgently need your help.
Dear OECS Nationals and Friends, As many of you are aware, Hurricane Irma, impacted a number of territories and member...
Read MoreDear Dominica Brother and Sisters
We are experiencing what has been termed by climatologists, geologists, and other scientists, as a higher rapid-than-expected pace of climate...
Read MoreDevastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX
There is still a lot we do not know as far as the number of Dominicans affected by Hurricane Harvey,...
Read MoreAll Eyes on Him: Kyle Gervacy
African Fashion Week Toronto 2017- Day 3-The Royal Ontario Museum. The announcement rings through the space where the High Fashion...
Read MorePrecious Threads by Abiola: Fashion with Purpose
Abiola Akinsiku has a strange goal for a fashion designer; not fame, fortune or the runways of Paris (although she’ll...
Read MoreSudanese born model captures African Fashion Industry Model of the Year Award
28 year-old Jimi Loboi tries to recollect the moment he waited with other nominees at the 2017 African Fashion Industry...
Read MoreBRAVO Dominica Freedom Party (DFP)
Freedom Party is back! This recent media headline caught my attention and I am forced to react. I begin by...
Read MoreSouth Sudan: Deployment of UN-mandated regional protection force begins
The phased deployment in South Sudan of the United Nations-authorized regional protection force has begun, freeing existing peacekeepers to extend...
Read MoreNew UN human rights office to open in Liberia in early 2018
Although Liberia has made significant progress since the civil war ended, precarious human rights conditions have prompted the United Nations...
Read MoreThe People’s Party of Dominica (P-POD), addresses the humanitarian, economic and democratic crisis in Venezuela in its response to Transparencia Venezuela.
Dear Transparencia Venezuela, Let it be known that a vast majority of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica,...
Read MoreAhead of Sunday’s consultation in Venezuela, UN voices concern for demonstrators
The United Nations today expressed concern about the situation in Venezuela, where nearly 100 people have died since April and...
Read MoreAs Haiti struggles to stamp out cholera, UN urges further international support to combat disease
Noting the challenges that continue to hamper sustained progress in combating cholera in Haiti, the United Nations General Assembly underscored...
Read MoreWe Must Support the Police
The problems of crime and violence will not go away by themselves. Such issues must be thoroughly addressed and dealt...
Read MoreDominican female author releases first Fantasy Short Story Collection
On a beautiful Caribbean Island, bizarre events and characters intersect under the ominous presence of a mysterious science facility, in...
Read MorePPOD writes an open letter to UWP.
Is there really a viable alternative for the leadership of the country? There seems to be a growing question asked...
Read MoreWorld Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: May 8, 2017
PRESS RELEASE World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Innovation and diversity at the core of International Red Cross and...
Read MoreDominica celebrated at Faith Event- Toronto
Featured photo: Briana Melnichuck, Kali Fernandes, Alessa, Anaiya, Eliseo Flores, Sarah Denny, Emily, Sadie and Sarah Ramkissoon and Janet Prosper....
Read MoreDoes Dominica lack common sense?
by Claudine Williams No matter what current headlines are used to the catch attention of audiences, usually in essence the...
Read MoreTime for Positive and Responsible Leadership
Time for Positive and Responsible Leadership “No One can fix a flat tire while sitting in the Vehicle” When the...
Read MoreTime for Positive and Responsible Leadership
“No One can fix a flat tire while sitting in the Vehicle” When the individuals which form a government accepts...
Read MoreLet Your Voices Be Heard At The Ballots
At PPOD, we deeply regret the violence that was unleashed by individuals who undermined the constitutional rights of the leaders...
Read MoreGross Misuse of Taxpayers Money
Contributor: Claudine Williams Dear supporters and opponents. The rift in our politics and society has deepened to the point where...
Read MoreDominican Sons and Daughters
Contributor: Claudine Williams Dear Dominican Sons and Daughters, Given the series of events that have occurred over the last year...
Read MoreThe CBI Programe – A Cessation Demand
Dear Mr. President, Now more than ever since 1979, the potential for far-reaching social and political upheaval has never been...
Read MoreThe People’s Party Delivers A Strong Economic Message
By: The People’s Party of Dominica The People’s Party of Dominica (PPOD) presents an economic message which will no doubt,...
Read MoreDominica Continues to Strive Forth in 2017
Dear Dominican Brothers and Sisters, An old year, 2016, has been marred by a continuation of neglect for constitutional law...
Read MoreScarborough Progressive Cricket Club pledges support to C.D.O.A Christmas Event
The Scarborough Progressive Cricket Club has pledged increased sponsorship of the annual Children’s Christmas party produced by the Commonwealth of...
Read MoreJamaican captures trophy for first ever CWS Caribbean Christmas Cake Contest (Toronto)
President of CWS Camille Kerr with Corey Bryan, son of CWS 2016 Christmas Cake Contest winner, Valerie Bryan. Jamaican baker...
Read MoreSamsung to buy car tech company Harman for $8 billion
By Hyunjoo Jin and Miyoung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics <005930.KS> has agreed to buy Harman International Industries <HAR.N>...
Read MoreOn Listening To a Discussion On What Makes a Song Cadence
I try as far as possible to understand why certain statements are made these days on any cultural practice in...
Read MoreU.S. Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte issued an apology.
By Cassandra Garrison and Caroline Stauffer MIAMI/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – U.S. Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ryan Lochte issued an...
Read MoreU.S. government researchers begin first clinical trial of a Zika vaccine
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. government researchers said on Wednesday they have begun their first clinical trial of...
Read MoreIndian officials launched investigations into child deaths in India’s mica mines
By Nita Bhalla and Rina Chandran DELHI/MUMBAI, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Indian officials launched investigations on Wednesday into child...
Read MoreIsrael will reduce monthly transfers of tax collected on behalf of the Palestinians a response to the killing of two Israelis in Palestinian attacks
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will reduce monthly transfers of tax collected on behalf of the Palestinians in what aides to...
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