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Local Pharmacist Urges Gov’t to Tackle Pharmacist Shortage

A Dominican pharmacist has called for urgent action to address the shortage of trained professionals. Speaking on the occasion of World Pharmacists Day 2025 on September 25th, lead pharmacist at Fresh Market and Best Price Pharmacy, Israel Fontaine, urged government, pharmacy owners, and policymakers to prioritize training opportunities to meet the island’s growing healthcare needs. […]

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Government to Deliver Housing Titles to Residents of Petite Savanne and Bellevue Chopin

Housing titles are set to be handed over soon as part of Dominica’s modern resilient housing program. Housing Minister Melissa Poponne-Skerrit told residents of Eggleston that her ministry has been working to finalize legal ownership for government-built homes. She revealed that the first 26 titles will soon be delivered to residents of Petite Savanne and

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Bahamas Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Peterson Miller Has Died

Bahamas Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Peterson Miller has died at the age of 64, the Office of the Prime Minister announced Sunday. Police said Miller was found unresponsive early Sunday morning and later died at the hospital despite CPR efforts. No cause of death has yet been given, but foul play is not

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Dominica Association of Teachers gears up to celebrate Teachers Week 2025

The Dominica Association of Teachers is celebrating Teachers Week 2025 from Sunday, September 28 to Friday, October 3. The week opens with prayer and thanksgiving services across churches, followed by a live radio talk show today. Teachers across the island will enjoy regional karaoke nights on Wednesday and Thursday, with October 2 observed as Teachers

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President Sylvanie Burton To Represent Dominica At The 80th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly

Dominica’s Head of State, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, is in New York this week representing the country at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Assembly is being held under the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for Peace, Development and Human Rights.” President Burton is scheduled to address world leaders

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Layou Gears Up for the 14th Annual Titiwi Festival

The vibrant community of Layou is preparing to host the 14th Annual Titiwi Festival from September 26th to 28th, promising a unique blend of food, music, and family fun. Festival-goers can enjoy live entertainment from popular local artists including SK Band, Koko Breakfast, DJ Rio, and Shelly and Signal Band. The event also offers exciting

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Venezuela’s Military to Move Closer to Trinidad and Tobago’s Borders Over Criminal Activity Claims

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has stated that troops will be deployed along the country’s eastern coast close to Trinidad and Tobago, to combat what is described as criminal activity in waters near the Gulf of Paria. The announcement by the defense minister was made during a televised address on Sunday, where Padrino said

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