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Minister Poponne-Skerrit Advises to Use Cannabis Wisely and Not Simply For a High

Minister for Housing and Urban Development Hon. Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, says cannabis has always been negatively perceived as a recreational drug with high abuse potential and associated illegal trade, leading to its classification as a scheduled drug with no recognized medical use which has influenced public opinion.She was speaking at a Cannabis symposium to underscore Dominica’s […]

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A Call for Educators to Lead, Innovate, and Inspire

The Dominican Association of Teachers (DAT) wrapped up its 2025 Summer Institute with a closing ceremony celebrating two weeks of professional development for local educators. Held under the theme “Equipping Educators to Lead, Innovate and Inspire: Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Education in Dominica,” the institute focused on fostering an education system rooted in equity, innovation,

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Prime Minister says No Need to Panic Over U.S. Visa Rumors

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on Dominicans to remain calm in light of reports suggesting the possibility of U.S. visa restrictions.Speaking during a press conference on Monday, the Prime Minister said the government has not received any official notice from the United States regarding visa bans, but has already begun proactive engagement to clarify

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Government Considering Shift to Standardized National Assessments in Schools

The Ministry of Education has announced plans to replace traditional end-of-year school exams with standardized national assessments across key grade levels, as part of a broader education reform initiative set to begin in September 2025.Speaking at the official release of the 2025 Grade 6 National Assessment results on Friday, Minister for Education Octavia Alfred stated

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EU Imposes Asset Freeze, Travel Ban On Five People Tied to Syria’s Assad

The European Union imposed on Monday an asset freeze and a ban on travel to the EU on five people linked with toppled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for supporting crimes against humanity, including backing the use of chemical weapons against civilians and fuelling sectarian violence.The Council of the EU said the measures targeted three former

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Dominica’s Cozier Frederick Appointed to UN Climate Working Group

Dominica’s Environment Minister, Hon. Cozier Frederick, has been officially appointed to the UNFCCC Facilitative Working Group (FWG) of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP), representing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the global stage.The announcement came during the group’s 13th meeting in Bonn, Germany, which concluded on Friday, June 13. Frederick joins the

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Bahamas Pauses Cuban Health Worker Recruitment

The Bahamas is set to overhaul how it engages Cuban healthcare professionals, moving away from government-to-government agreements and instead offering direct contracts to individuals, Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville told Parliament on Monday.The move comes amid heightened U.S. scrutiny of Cuba’s overseas medical program, which Washington has labeled as exploitative.Darville said the Ministry of Health

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UK Lawmakers Vote to Decriminalize Abortion Amid Concern About the Prosecution of Women

British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued that it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy.The House of Commons approved an amendment to a broader crime bill that would prevent women from being criminally punished under an antiquated law.Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, the Labour member

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