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Former educator, Zechariah Pollock, who, for a number of years, headed the Education Planning Unit of the Ministry of Education, has passed away.<\/p>\n

Mr. Pollock died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Sunday 10th September, 2023. He had been ailing for some time.<\/p>\n

Mr. Pollock was also known for the role he played in heading the initiative, along with consultant Dr. Hilroy Thomas, for the establishment of the Dominica State College which opened its doors in 2002 and held its first graduation ceremony one year later.<\/p>\n

Dominica News Online will publish later, a more detailed story on Mr. Pollock and his contribution to education in Dominica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Former educator, Zechariah Pollock, who, for a number of years, headed the Education Planning Unit of the Ministry of Education, has passed away. Mr. Pollock died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Sunday 10th September, 2023. 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