Amidst reasonable requests for Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to delay the first reading of the Electoral Reform Bills at parliament from the Electoral Reform Coalition, opposition political parties and civil society organizations, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has proceeded to have the first reading of the said Bills in parliament on Monday 16th December 2024.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT OF 67 YEARS OLD ALBERT WILLIAM BETTER KNOWN AS BOCE OF GLANVILLIA PORTSMOUTH
WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF 67 YEARS OLD ALBERT WILLIAM BETTER KNOWN AS BOCE OF GLANVILLIA PORTSMOUTH. HE DIED ON DECEMBER 1ST AT THE DOMINICA CHINA FRIENSHIP HOSPITAL
COP29’s Impact on the Caribbean: Highlighting the Urgency for Equity
As the Caribbean endures worsening climate change impacts, the Climate Analytics Caribbean team underscored the increasingly urgent need for greater inclusion of vulnerable voices, and accountability in addressing climate justice.
Sixty Receive Keys to New Homes Just in Time for Christmas
The Government of Dominica has gifted sixty (60) new homes to beneficiaries under the Housing Recovery Programme (HRP) and the 11th EDF (European Development Fund) Programme.
Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier – 100 not out!
On behalf of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles offers the following tribute to Caribbean Renaissance Man and Professor Emeritus of History, Sir Fitzroy ‘Roy’ Augier, on his 100th birth anniversary.
Death Announcement of 65 year old Justine Matthew affectionately known as Jemo of Riviere Cyrique
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Justine Matthew affectionately known as Jemo age 65 years of Riviere Cyrique. She died on the 20th November 2024 at the DCFH.
Christla Thomas Brings Holiday Cheer to the Petite Savanne Constituency
Christla Thomas, President of the Pork Festival Committee and Fête Fwadi Committee, alongside his dedicated team, brought the warmth of the season to the Petite Savanne constituency by distributing 600 food packages. This generous initiative focused on seniors over the age of 70, benefiting 200 individuals across villages such as Bagatelle, Fond St. Jean, Stowe, Pichelin, Bellevue Chopin, Petite Savanne, and Dubique.
UPDATED: Death Announcement of 53 year old Roy Smith also known as Lapo Roy of Salisbury but resided at Portsmouth
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 53 year old Roy Smith
THE PIERRE ADMINISTRATION TO PAY OUT OVER $6 MILLION IN BONUSES
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, on December 18, 2024, announced that in addition to their monthly salary payments, public sector workers will each receive a one-off $500 bonus from the Government of Saint Lucia. The one-off $500 bonus will release over $6 million in the local economy.