Dominica’s Ministry of Health has informed the public of a recently reported increase in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) within the community. In the first week of October, the Ministry identified one suspected case. This resulted in the release of a circular by...
The 43-year-old son of former prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis has been released on bail after he appeared in court accused of performing an abortion on a 15-year-old girl last month. A Supreme Court judge on Monday granted emergency bail to Dr Jamil Minnis, who...
Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit will co-chair the first Canada-CARICOM Summit alongside Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, Canada. The Summit, which will take place from October 17 to 19, 2023, will be held under the theme “Strategic Partners for a Resilient Future,”...
Grenada is getting ready to commemorate the lives lost during the tragic events of October 19, 1983, with activities planned for this day of reflection and remembrance. Now a public holiday and named National Heroes’ Day, October 19 is intended to allow for recognition...
Health Minister Cassanni Laville has expressed concerns about the high number of Dominican men suffering from prostate cancer, saying the island has one of the highest mortality rates from the illness in the region. “Our current data from 2019 indicates that prostate cancer related deaths in...