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COMMENTARY: The negatives of differentiated instruction

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:51:06 +0000

All views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and have not been independently verified. In recent times, differentiated instruction has become the poster child in educational circles. Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach that tailors curriculum,...

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PM urges hurricane season preparation as shared responsibility

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:47:10 +0000

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is encouraging the Dominican public to take the necessary steps to prepare themselves and their families for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The season officially began on June 1, 2026, and will end on November 30,...

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Notice of Summons to appear Curtis Williams

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:01:14 +0000

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DOMLEC investigates major power outage linked to Fond Colé substation fault

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:55:03 +0000

A widespread power outage that affected a significant number of customers across Dominica early Wednesday morning has been traced to a fault involving key infrastructure at Fond Colé. Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC), in an initial statement issued at 6:15...

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Skerrit says 2026-2027 budget will balance compassion with fiscal prudence

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:08:28 +0000

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said his government plans to approach the 2026-2027 National Budget this year, with a clear understanding to protect the most vulnerable, support economic growth, and create opportunities, while simultaneously maintaining fiscal responsibility and stability. He made...

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Dominican teachers complete ACT in mathematics cohort 2 regional training programme

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:06:45 +0000

Thirty educators from secondary schools across Dominica have successfully completed a regional professional development programme aimed at strengthening mathematics instruction and enhancing the use of technology in the classroom. According to a press release from the Ministry of Education,...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dominica Grammar School roof collapse, June 16

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:17:51 +0000

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this letter are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands Today, June 16th, is one year since the...

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DLP claims Ashma McDougall turned down UWP offer before accepting Roseau North candidacy

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:11 +0000

The Dominica Labour Party (DLP) has claimed that its newly selected Roseau North candidate, Ashma McDougall, was approached by the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) and invited to contest the constituency on its behalf before ultimately choosing to represent the...

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COMMENTARY: Democracy beyond antagonism and pernicious polarization – Rethinking political engagement in Dominica

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:33:56 +0000

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands The optics of recent back-to-back public engagement by...

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Dominican-authored book on Caribbean World War II history helps individuals link to family in St Lucia

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:34:11 +0000

A book by Clement Ricahrds exploring the largely untold story of German U-boat activity in the Caribbean during World War II has unexpectedly helped reconnect relatives in Dominica and St. Lucia. Richards, whose recently released book “Sea Wolves in Warm...

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