Increase HIV/AIDS cases
An official of the HIV/AIDS Commission is concerned about what she says is the increasing of people contracting the virus…. And Fiona Weekes is encouraging persons to use protection. She was speaking at the Ministry of Culture’s, HIV/AIDS extravaganza, held at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, to collect donations and non-perishable items for persons living with […]
Visitor restrictions at Geriatric Hospital
The vulnerability and susceptibility of the residents at the Geriatric Hospital has prompted management there to restrict visits. Manager Heather Payne Drakes said every precaution must be taken to contain the spread of a respiratory illness outbreak and care for the clients. She said in an interview this afternoon that they are protecting the clients […]
US, Canada issue travel advisories against Dominica
The US State Department and the Canadian Government have issued travel advisories against Dominica. This is in response to unrest in the country ahead of Friday’s general election. The protesters, mainly supporters of the opposition United Workers Party, are demanding electoral reforms ahead of the polls. Two persons were shot and injured by the police […]
Sir Warwick passes
Sir Warwick Franklin, a former Agriculture Minister in a DLP administration, died last evening… after ailing for some time. Reacting to the news, DLP President, Verla Depeiza says…. Sir Warwick was a family man …and an elder in the Party, who was eager to share his knowledge. Ms. Depeiza says Sir Warwick was instrumental in […]