Farmers and extension officers will engage in a three-day training, provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to encourage better production of the country’s hot peppers to increase yields and incomes.
Around the Caribbean
HHV WHITCHURCH & CO. LTD. ANNOUNCED AS PLATINUM SPONSOR OF JCI DOMINICA KIDDIES CARNIVAL 2025
Roseau, Dominica – January 22, 2025 – JCI Dominica is thrilled to announce HHV Whitchurch & Co. Ltd. as a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s highly anticipated Kiddies Carnival. The sponsorship agreement was ofcially signed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with HHV Whitchurch & Co. Ltd. pledging over $10,000 XCD in cash and kind towards this magical celebration of youth and creativity through their popular Creamery Ice Cream and Smalta brands.
Death Announcement of Burnet Bannis of Paix Bouche
We announce the Death of Burnet Bannis of Paix Bouche. He died on 19th December, 2025
The Caribbean’s Education System: What do Declining Pass Rates Reveal?
When students across the Caribbean received their Caribbean Examinations Council results last summer, a concerning picture emerged: only 4.9 percent of students—close to 200,000 students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams—passed five or more subjects, including Mathematics and English. Particularly alarming is the low success rate in Mathematics, with just 36 percent of students passing that subject in 2024.
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LTD VACANCY NOTICE /RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LTD VACANCY NOTICE
Death Announcement of Yvonne Paul residing in San Sauver/Capesterre Guadeloupe
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Yvonne Paul residing in San Sauver/Capesterre Guadeloupe.
TRIPLE KAY INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF DOMINICA’S BOUYON LEGEND
Triple Kay International, the trailblazing bouyon band that revolutionized Dominica’s music scene, proudly marks 25 years of electrifying beats, cultural pride, and unforgettable performances. This milestone celebrates not only the band’s journey but also their pivotal role in shaping the island’s rich bouyon music legacy.
Death Announcement of Ignace Avandale Detouche, age 71 formerly of Dubique, Grand Bay, who resided at Scotts Head
We announce the death of IGNACE AVANDALE DETOUCHE, age 71 formerly of Dubique, Grand Bay, who resided at Scotts Head. He died on Monday 30th December 2024, at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.
A Journey of Integration: Jean Claude’s Migrant Story from Haiti to Dominica
Jean Claude Millen’s journey from Haiti to Dominica exemplifies the power of human resilience and the positive impact of well-managed migration. His story illustrates how structured migration processes and a welcoming local culture can facilitate a smooth integration into a new society.