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27/01/2023

Sweet Kaiso music inspires passionate support and equally passionate opinions from its many fans in and out of Dominica.

Our friend Niambi Martin-John reflects on Queen Tasha P's place in Dominica's calypso arena.

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It is 2:35 A.M. and I am sitting here scribbling in the dark because I do not want to lose the story that is playing in my head. I am convinced that there has never been a story written that did not start in the mind of an insomniac, somewhere in the wee hours. More often than not, my own stories pl...

17/01/2023

Pearl Fontaine for EMAGE DM explores the issue of domestic violence and why so many women find it difficult to leave unhealthy, abusive relationships.

It is important to note, domestic violence can be LETHAL. It is becoming increasingly common, and it affects people of all cultures, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. Domestic abuse can happen to ANYONE. It can occur within a range of relationships including couples who are married, common-l...

10/10/2022

As she observes the anniversary of the passing of her brother, today, our friend Sabina Williams candidly shares her personal experience with the grieving process.

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I had lost my balls. No, not the semen producing appendages of the male genitalia. THIS bowl of balls. To the ordinary person, these are the little 25c surprises one can find in machines near cash registers in many supermarkets or arcades. Nothing of any great value, really. To me they are priceless...

18/08/2022

What is the beloved host of the In the Spotlight radio show up to now? eMAGE DM is bringing you the latest on Ferdina Frampton's newest ventures! Read it here!

In the Spotlight TV premieres on Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. and will feature in-depth, one-on-one interviews with local personalities.

17/08/2022

Did you hear the latest news in the entertainment world? Get ready patrons, the World Creole Music Festival is BACK!

Burna Boy, the Afrobeat sensation, will headline the 2022 edition of Dominica’s premier entertainment event, the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), from October 28-30 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.

16/08/2022

Domincan author, Dr. Shamina Aubuchon appears on CBS Mornings this Wednesday to speak about her new book 'If You Touch, I'll Tell."

Shamina Aubuchon appears on CBS Mornings

20/05/2022

Catch the excitement as T10 cricket debuts in Dominica. The Dream 11 Nature Isle T10 begins on Sunday, May 22 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.

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Dream 11 Nature Isle T10 in Dominica

03/05/2022

We. Are. Back! Right on time to give you our take on the much talked about Jazz 'n Creole. Check it out! Let us know in the comments how you felt about the return of this signature event. 😊😊

Renowned as the fashion-centric, family-oriented, day-time event which opens up the summer; patrons had been anxiously awaiting its return after a 2- year absence. Hundreds flocked to the Cabrits National Park, braving the blazing afternoon sun to take in the tantalizing sounds of the Jazz and Creol...

23/12/2021

If you are inclined to the holiday blues, Clinical Psychologist Lesley-Ann Waldron-Martin has just the word to lift your spirits.

The period from October through New Year’s Day may be the most festive period of the year. We begin October with our weekly adornment in creole wear and culminate with our grand creole day activities. In November, we celebrate our nation’s Independence and we seem to remain on a celebratory high...

11/10/2021

Today is Flag Day! Whilst we fly the flag high today, eMAGE DM is going back to the origins of our beautiful flag. Who is behind the design? Check out this profile of our flag's designer and cultural icon, Alwin Bully.

Side note: A new name for Flag Day? Let us know in the comments if you agree!

Alwin Bully is the designer of Dominica's National Flag

23/09/2021

Clinical Psychologist, Lesley-Ann R Waldron weighs in on how we should cope in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read her advice here!

P.S eMAGE DM is back to publishing solid content, as we should! Be sure to share to show us you missed our reads! 😊😊

How do we create some form of normalcy in our lives, while coping with the open-endedness of this pandemic?

01/08/2021

LAFOND FALLS SHORT IN OLYMPIC TRIPLE JUMP FINALS

Tough break for Olympic Athlete Thea Lafond in the Women's Triple Jump Finals at the .

Lafond who headed into the finals with a strong showing in the preliminary round, was unable to replicate that form.

Lafond fouled her first attempt, then jumped a modest 12.57 meters on her second attempt.

Needing to get at least 14.25 meters on her third jump to get into the final 8, Lafond fouled the 3rd attempt.

Lafond ended the night in 12th position with a jump of 12.57 meters.

Credit: Garvin Richards, DOC Media

01/08/2021

Dominica's Thea Lafond competes in the Finals of the Women's Triple Jump at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at 7:15 a.m. Sunday.

Is Dominica hours away from its first Olympic medal?

“I feel strongly there is a medal in the bag for Dominica.” Cedric Harris-Fmr. President, Dominica Amateur Athletics Association, Lecturer, World Athletics.

31/07/2021

LUKE STUMBLES IN OLYMPIC QUALIFIER

National Athlete Dennick Luke's dreams of qualifying for the next round of the men's 800 meter event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics ended on a sad note.

Luke who was running in lane 8 in heat number 5, collided with another runner and tumbled on the track.

Luke was looking very solid in the race up until his unfortunate tumble.

Luke recovered strongly but in the end it was too much to overcome, and he finished in 8th place in a time of 1 minute, 54.30 seconds.

The heat was won by JT lopez of mexico in a time of 1 minute 46.14 seconds.

Credit: Garvin Richards. DOC Media.

30/07/2021

Dennick Luke competes in the 800M at 9:22 p.m tonight! Read about his journey to the Olympics here from our colleague, Kimani Felicite St. Jean for Loop News Caribbean.

For Dominican athlete Dennick Luke, competing in the Olympics is a dream come true. His countrymen and women will be looking on with bated breath when he heats up the track later on Friday, competing for a chance to move on to the semi-finals in the

30/07/2021

Thea Lafonds speaks after jumping into the finals of the Women's Triple Jump at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

30/07/2021

BREAKING: THEA LAFOND QUALIFIES FOR WOMENS TRIPLE JUMP FINALS

Thea Lafond has qualifed for the finals of the women's triple jump at the tokyo 2020 olympic games.

She did so with an impressive jump of 14.60 to set a new national record in her first jump.
The automatic qualifying mark was 14.40 meters.

Lafond breezed into the finals needing just one of her 3 alloted jumps to meet the qualification mark.

The finals of the womens triple jump will be held on Sunday.

Credit: Garvin Richards, DOC Media

30/07/2021

LAFOND BEGINS OLYMPIC RUN

National Triple Jumper and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Thea Lafond begins her quest for Olympic Gold in just a few minutes in the Women's Triple Jump at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo Japan.

The event gets underway at 6:05 am Friday July 30th Caribbean time.

Lafond has been placed in Group B and will jump at number 15 in her group which includes a total of 17 jumpers.

Lafond's first target will be to achieve the 14.40 meters mark to qualify for the finals.

Qualification Rules for the Women's Triple Jump are as follows.

(1) Qualifying performance 14.40 (Q) or at least 12 best performers (q) advance to the Final.

Lafond who is currently ranked at number 12 in the World, has a personal best and season best jump of 14.54 meters which was achieved earlier this year while competing in the United States.

Credit: Garvin Richards, DOC Media.