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A top U.S. health official on Monday called for the combined measles-mumps-rubella shot to be broken up, drawing a quick rebuke from vaccine maker Merck which said there is no scientific evidence that shows any benefit to doing so. The U.S. CDC earlier on Monday pulled broad support for COVID-19 shots, saying they should be […]
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The Ministry of National Security has announced that the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force will soon receive ten new vehicles as part of government’s continued efforts to combat gun violence and improve public safety. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore announced the acquisition during a recent press briefing, noting that the vehicles are expected to
Dominica and Barbados have taken a major step toward deepening regional tourism ties. The two countries, through the Discover Dominica Authority and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sustainable tourism and create new, shared vacation experiences for travelers. Tourism Director and CEO of the Discover Dominica Authority Marva
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The People’s Action Theatre is set to restage Alwin Bully’s iconic 1975 play Streak in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The revival seeks to reignite interest in Dominican theater while educating younger generations about the play’s social, political, and cultural significance. Performances will take place on November 1 and 2, 2025, at St. Gerard’s Hall,
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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says government is moving ahead with plans for the construction of the Thea Lafond Sports Track in Portsmouth. Speaking at his monthly press conference, the Prime Minister said land acquisition and initial studies have been completed, with a master plan now being developed for the area. The facility will include an
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At least 49 people have died after the collapse of an Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia. The tragedy occurred when the building’s foundation gave way during ongoing construction on the upper floors, trapping hundreds of mostly teenage students beneath the rubble. Rescue teams have now cleared most of the debris and continue to
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced major cuts to its 2026 tournament calendar in response to mounting financial pressures. CEO Chris Dehring confirmed that the board will eliminate the Under-17 tournaments, merge women’s competitions, and remove Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) along with the West Indies Academy from men’s events. Dehring explained that costly overseas
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Dominica will join Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Belize in launching the full free movement of CARICOM nationals today October 1st. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced the historic step at a press conference on Monday, saying citizens of the four countries will be able to live, work, and remain indefinitely without the need
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The Ministry of Finance, through the Inland Revenue Division, has announced that from today October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, several essential food and household items will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), as directed in the 2025/2026 national budget. In his budget address earlier this year, Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre noted
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The Kalinago Council has announced a major partnership with the Pawanka Fund, an Indigenous-led grant-making organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous peoples worldwide. Under the agreement, the Council has secured an initial grant of 30,000 US dollars to support projects aimed at revitalizing Kalinago traditional knowledge. Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford welcomed the partnership, describing it as
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