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    Stormy Season

    The Hurricane season usually lasts from June 1 through to November 30 and it can be a nerve-racking time for everyone. Hurricanes are not only a concern for those whose ...

  • Elections

    Fontaine at Frontline for UWP in Grand Fond

    "The intention is to have a greater presence in Dominica," said Thompson Fontaine, the Dominican economist who, two year ago, quit his job at the Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...

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    NCCU Introduces Special Loan Facility for Farmers

    The National Cooperative Credit Union Ltd (NCCU) has introduced a special agricultural loan facility for farmers. The objective of this facility is to create employment, ensure food security, increase exports ...

  • Basketball

    Basketballers Suspended

    Angus Julian of Spartans United Stars got a two year suspension from the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association when the DABA met in emergency session on Sunday June 30, 2013 to ...

  • Basketball

    Falcons win Division One League

    Fashion Line Falcons of Pichelin have secured the second basketball award for the 2013 Lime National Basketball League of the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association, and their second regular season title ...

  • Basketball

    Premier League

    Last year's regular season champions, United Insurance Sharks lead the race in the DOMLEC Premier League. Following are Dr Mac Prowlers, Gatorade Blazers, Paix Bouche Eagles, D Treads No Look, ...

  • Basketball

    Division II

    Elvis Morancie Green Hornets and La Plaine Avengers are in contention for control of the Vitamalt Division II League. They are being pursued by Mahaut Gators, Spartans, Secondary Schools, Police ...

  • Basketball

    Ladies' League

    Lady Prowlers are out front in the women's division followed by Northern Stars, Dr Darroux's Lady Pros, Lady Maggnificos and Lady Hurricanes.

  • Local

    Weekly Hurricane Guide from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and ...

    Dominica is part of the Caribbean developing states similar in population settlement that see populations reside for the most part along relatively low-lying coastal areas but also in valley plains ...

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    No Respect for the Dead

    Environmental health officials are concerned that burial space in Pointe Michel and Roseau remain scarce and not much is being done by the authorities to improve the situation.

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    Edward "Al Capone" Green Trial

    The State closed its case in the murder trial of Edward Green, 70, of Morne Daniel on Friday July 5, 2013 after calling 30 witnesses over nine days between June ...

  • Elections

    Linton to Lead UWP

    As the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) prepares for the imminent general election, the party has identified talk show host, Lennox Linton, as its next political leader, the Sun can ...