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Building a Safer, More Resilient Education System: Ministry of Education and IsraAID Kick Off 2026 by Equipping Teachers with Life-Saving Medical Skills
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence, in collaboration with IsraAID, successfully concluded a comprehensive two days of First Aid and CPR certification training for primary and secondary school teachers. The initiative equipped 47 teachers from across the island with essential life-saving skills, ensuring a safer environment for students and the wider community. Participants underwent rigorous training in First Aid, C
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Jan 142 min read


Message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
People with disabilities are transforming societies — leading innovation, influencing policy, and mobilizing for justice. Yet too often, they are denied a seat at the decision-making table. The Doha Political Declaration, adopted at last month’s World Summit for Social Development, reaffirms a critical truth: there can be no sustainable development without the inclusion of people with disabilities. People with disabilities drive progress that benefits us all. Their leadership
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Dec 3, 20251 min read


Kalinago Child Support Foundation Inc. Executive Director Honored at 2025 Caribbean POSH Icon Women Awards
-The Kalinago Child Support Foundation Inc. (KCSF) is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Amanda Theodore Langlais, was...
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Jun 30, 20251 min read


Department of Social Services Hosts Consultation on Status of Older Persons in Dominica
On Monday, June 16, the Department of Social Services within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services hosted a consultation...
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Jun 19, 20252 min read


International Homeless Animals Day: Advocating for the Care and Protection of Stray Animals Worldwide
International Homeless Animals Day, observed on the third Saturday of August each year, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness...
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Aug 17, 20241 min read


International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: A Global Call to Action
Every year on June 26th, the world unites to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This significant...
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


UNICEF and OECS Forge Closer Partnership to Enhance Children's Welfare
In a significant move aimed at bolstering efforts to uplift the lives of children, UNICEF and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read


Empowering Voices: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Shines Light on Survivors' Stories and Prevention Efforts
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is observed every April, dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence, supporting...
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Apr 7, 20241 min read


WHO Calls for Action to Address Abuse Faced by Older Women and Women with Disabilities
The World Health Organization (WHO) has drawn attention to the increased vulnerability of older women and women with disabilities to...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read
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