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ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO Portsmouth office closure from 1pm on Friday 25th September

ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO Portsmouth office closure from 1pm...

DOWASCO informs the general public that DOWASCO’s office at Portsmouth will be closed...

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Ashma McDougall sworn in as Roseau North Parliamentary representative, pledges to work across political lines

Ashma McDougall sworn in as Roseau North Parliamentary...

Ashma McDougall has formally taken her seat in Dominica’s House of Assembly after...

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CCJ President Winston Anderson attends Commonwealth judges conference in Jamaica

CCJ President Winston Anderson attends Commonwealth judges...

President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, is...

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CDB and Jamaica gov’t joint programme to improve water access in rural Jamaica

CDB and Jamaica gov’t joint programme to improve water...

Rural communities in Jamaica are set to benefit from improved access to reliable...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Abortion law – From 1873 to 1938

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Abortion law – From 1873 to 1938

All views and claims made in this letter belong solely to the author and do not...

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STATEMENT: Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit on the 9th anniversary of Hurricane Maria

STATEMENT: Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit on the...

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, My Fellow Dominicans. I rise today with a heavy...

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JCI Dominica to bring career opportunities and youth development into focus at Future Fest 2026

JCI Dominica to bring career opportunities and youth development...

Young people will have an opportunity to explore career options, connect with professionals,...

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Cuba-Dominica ties celebrated at Roseau Eucharistic celebration

Cuba-Dominica ties celebrated at Roseau Eucharistic celebration

A Eucharistic celebration was held in Roseau on Saturday, September 19, to mark...

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Police to host community policing meeting in Pointe Michel

Police to host community policing meeting in Pointe Michel

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is inviting residents of Pointe Michel...

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Reon Cuffy’s first international goal gives Dominica 1- 0 win over Anguilla

Reon Cuffy’s first international goal gives Dominica 1-...

Reon Cuffy scored his first international goal as Dominica’s senior men’s national...

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DDA targets travel advisors with new online Dominica training

DDA targets travel advisors with new online Dominica training

  The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has launched a new online course aimed at...

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Small Business Unit expands Creole exhibition with shopping, culture and entertainment

Small Business Unit expands Creole exhibition with shopping,...

The Small Business Support Unit is giving local entrepreneurs another opportunity...

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Mr Ridge Wins Third Caribbean Music Award for Bouyon

Mr Ridge Wins Third Caribbean Music Award for Bouyon

Dominica’s Mr Ridge has won Bouyon Artist of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music...

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The Dominica State House is lit purple to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day

The Dominica State House is lit purple to commemorate World...

The Dominica Dementia Foundation and the Office of the President have collaborated...

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STATEMENT: Dominica Dementia Foundation in observance of  World Alzheimer’s Day

STATEMENT: Dominica Dementia Foundation in observance of...

21 September, 2026 Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia....

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Dominica’s Creole season set to deliver a month of music, culture and community events

Dominica’s Creole season set to deliver a month of music,...

Dominica’s 2026 Creole season is set to extend well beyond a single weekend, with...

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Dominica Social Security marks 50 years by honoring nearly 9,000 pensioners

Dominica Social Security marks 50 years by honoring nearly...

The Dominica Social Security (DSS) marked its 50th anniversary by hosting an islandwide...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ward Aaides who refuse to care for patients should find another job

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ward Aaides who refuse to care for...

All views and claims expressed in this letter belong solely to the author  and have...

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Parliament to meet Tuesday with banking, VAT and IDA credit measures on agenda

Parliament to meet Tuesday with banking, VAT and IDA credit...

Dominica’s Parliament will convene on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, for the Second...

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Dominica Launches ‘Dominica Moves’ Health Initiative

Dominica Launches ‘Dominica Moves’ Health Initiative

Dominica has launched the ‘Dominica Moves’ initiative to promote healthier lifestyles,...

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COMMENTARY: Henry Volney remembers – Between Empire and Independence — A St. Mary’s Academy scholar, UWI graduate and SiFoCol master teacher reflects on Black Power, education and Dominica’s changing youth

COMMENTARY: Henry Volney remembers – Between Empire and...

All views and claims in this artilce belong solely to the author. There are some...

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Landslide in Delices area highlights ongoing South East access concerns

Landslide in Delices area highlights ongoing South East...

A landslide along the AuDelices Road has raised fresh concerns about access to communities...

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Six More Families to Receive Canefield East Homes

Six More Families to Receive Canefield East Homes

Six more families in Canefield East will receive climate-resilient homes as Dominica...

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Dominica launches CC4FISH-II Project

Dominica launches CC4FISH-II Project

Dominica has launched the US$12.55 million CC4FISH-II project to strengthen climate...

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Assistant

The post VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Assistant appeared first on Dominica News...

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Certified Dive Master, Boat Crew etc

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Certified Dive Master, Boat Crew...

We are hiring! Looking for reliable Boat Crew, Dive Instructor and Certified Dive...

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COMMENTARY: Warehouse Disco – A summer night in Dominica, 1981

COMMENTARY: Warehouse Disco – A summer night in Dominica,...

All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author. Dominica...

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President Burton to Attend UN General Assembly

President Burton to Attend UN General Assembly

President Sylvanie Burton will represent Dominica at the UN General Assembly in...

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PM Skerrit reflects on 9 years since Hurricane Maria

PM Skerrit reflects on 9 years since Hurricane Maria

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit marked the ninth anniversary of Hurricane Maria,...

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OECS congratulates St Kitts and Nevis on 43rd Independence Anniversary

OECS congratulates St Kitts and Nevis on 43rd Independence...

  The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is congratulating the Government...

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Dominica releases third Health-Climatic Bulletin for September to November

Dominica releases third Health-Climatic Bulletin for September...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, in collaboration with the...

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Kalinago artisans showcase traditional arts and crafts at Prevo Cinemall (with pictures)

Kalinago artisans showcase traditional arts and crafts...

Kalinago artisans brought a display of indigenous creativity and craftsmanship to...

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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT:  Nigel Ronald Sanford

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Nigel Ronald Sanford

  Nigel Ronald Sanford – Age 60 Of St. Cyr, Kalinago Territory   We announce with...

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Dominica’ Council on Ageing to host annual Sports Day

Dominica’ Council on Ageing to host annual Sports Day

  The Dominica Council on Ageing will host its Annual Sports Day on Sunday, September...

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Funding programme to provide vocational and digital training for 150 young Dominicans

Funding programme to provide vocational and digital training...

The Business Training Centre (BTC) is set to provide vocational and digital skills...

Dominica Begins Voter ID Distribution

Dominica Begins Voter ID Distribution

Dominica’s Electoral Office has begun distributing Voter ID cards in Petite Savanne,...

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BVI leaders co-sign Brazil’s push for SDG 18: ‘Ethnic and racial equality should be a foundational principle of sustainable development’

BVI leaders co-sign Brazil’s push for SDG 18: ‘Ethnic and...

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has reaffirmed its support for Brazil’s initiative...

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Dominica Unveils 48th Independence Anniversary Calendar

Dominica Unveils 48th Independence Anniversary Calendar

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit congratulated Ashma McDougall after she won the...

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Men’s Health Fair 2026 to promote wellness and prostate cancer awareness

Men’s Health Fair 2026 to promote wellness and prostate...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services is encouraging men across Dominica...

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AABL Basketball League opens with two games at Massacre Indoor Sports Complex

AABL Basketball League opens with two games at Massacre...

The All About Ball League (AABL) officially got underway on Thursday, September...

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King Charles cautions AI leaders of ‘Existential Dangers’ of AI

King Charles cautions AI leaders of ‘Existential Dangers’...

King Charles III has warned of the “existential dangers” that artificial intelligence...

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Dr. Renata Clarke highlights regional cooperation in new Caribbean Fisheries resilience initiative

Dr. Renata Clarke highlights regional cooperation in new...

FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean, Dr. Renata Clarke, has underscored...

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PM Skerrit sends birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi

PM Skerrit sends birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit extended birthday wishes to India’s PM Narendra...

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Government hands over 16 new homes in Woodford Hill, with titles to follow

Government hands over 16 new homes in Woodford Hill, with...

The 16 beneficiaries of Woodford Hill who recently received keys to their new homes...

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Belles Combo benefit concert set for October 3 in Mahaut

Belles Combo benefit concert set for October 3 in Mahaut

Music lovers are invited to come together in Mahaut on October 3 for a special concert...

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Dominica unveils programme for 48th independence celebrations

Dominica unveils programme for 48th independence celebrations

Dominica will mark its 48th Independence anniversary under the theme “Our Journey,...

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Flood watch issued for Dominica as tropical wave affects Island

Flood watch issued for Dominica as tropical wave affects...

A flood watch is in effect for Dominica as a tropical wave and an upper-level trough...

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Dominica Bar Association reaffirms confidence in CCJ after leaked emails reveal internal contention

Dominica Bar Association reaffirms confidence in CCJ after...

  The Dominica Bar Association has reaffirmed its confidence in the Caribbean Court...

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MacDougall proposes support desk for practical business solutions in Roseau North

MacDougall proposes support desk for practical business...

Newly elected parliamentary representative for the Roseau North constituency, Ashma...

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Flood watch issued for Dominica as tropical wave affects Iiland

Flood watch issued for Dominica as tropical wave affects...

A flood watch is in effect for Dominica as a tropical wave and an upper-level trough...

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Dominica hands over 16 more resilient homes

Dominica hands over 16 more resilient homes

Dominica has handed over 16 climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill as part of...

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Prevo Cinemall to help boost sales of Kalinago arts and crafts

Prevo Cinemall to help boost sales of Kalinago arts and...

Prevo Cinemall is giving Kalinago artists and craft makers a new opportunity to...

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CARPHA workshop focuses on stronger laboratory preparedness across Caribbean

CARPHA workshop focuses on stronger laboratory preparedness...

Laboratory directors and public health professionals from across the Caribbean have...

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Daniel Lugay thanks Roseau North constituents following by-election

Daniel Lugay thanks Roseau North constituents following...

Daniel Lugay, the United Workers Party (UWP) representative for the Roseau North...

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Dominica-flagged ship caught in Houthi attack as Human Rights Watch raises war-crimes concerns

Dominica-flagged ship caught in Houthi attack as Human...

  A vessel flying the flag of the Commonwealth of Dominica has become caught in...

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Thea LaFond-Gadson to receive honorary UWI Doctor of Laws

Thea LaFond-Gadson to receive honorary UWI Doctor of Laws

Dominica’s Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson is set to receive an honorary Doctor...

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Nurse Prevost urges healthier eating amid rising concerns over non-communicable diseases and cancer

Nurse Prevost urges healthier eating amid rising concerns...

Family Nurse Practitioner and President of the National Nurses Council, Nurse Priscilla...

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Dominica among four Caribbean states to access new infrastructure support facility

Dominica among four Caribbean states to access new infrastructure...

Dominica is one of four Caribbean countries, along with Grenada, St Lucia, and St...

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ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes to Gallion for unscheduled service interruption

ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO apologizes to Gallion for unscheduled...

DOWASCO apologizes to customers in Gallion for the unscheduled interruption in their...

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Sport, food and heritage take center stage at first Tasty Treasures Heritage Relay

Sport, food and heritage take center stage at first Tasty...

The inaugural Tasty Treasures Heritage Relay – The White River Leg brought sport,...

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Achievement Learning Center begins new school term with focus on individual student needs

Achievement Learning Center begins new school term with...

The Achievement Learning Center (ALC) commenced the new academic term following...

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Thea LaFond Finishes 4th at Ultimate Championship

Thea LaFond Finishes 4th at Ultimate Championship

Thea LaFond-Gadson placed fourth in the women’s triple jump with a 14.47m leap at...

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IICA: Agriculture has the technology, but adoption remains a challenge

IICA: Agriculture has the technology, but adoption remains...

  Digital Agriculture Week 2026 has highlighted a growing gap between the technologies...

Dominica sponsors Bouyon categories at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Dominica sponsors Bouyon categories at 2026 Caribbean Music...

The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica...

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COMMENTARY: The ballot cannot defend itself – confronting Dominica’s declining voter turnout

COMMENTARY: The ballot cannot defend itself – confronting...

All views and claims in this article belong solely to the author and do not necessarily...

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False alarm at NCCU causes temporary evacuation

False alarm at NCCU causes temporary evacuation

Employees were temporarily evacuated from the National Cooperative Credit Union’s...

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Dominican writer Zephrine Royer wins 2026 Elizabeth Nunez Award

Dominican writer Zephrine Royer wins 2026 Elizabeth Nunez...

  Dominican writer and documentary producer Zephrine Royer has won the 2026 BCLF...

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OECS leaders planning Brussels talks over citizenship programmes

OECS leaders planning Brussels talks over citizenship programmes

Leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are seeking a meeting...

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STATEMENT: Monell Williams-Jno Baptiste says farewell to 14 year political career

STATEMENT: Monell Williams-Jno Baptiste says farewell to...

After 14 years of serving the people of St Joseph, Monell Williams-Jno Baptiste...

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Adult Education Division hosts annual book fair to promote reading

Adult Education Division hosts annual book fair to promote...

The Adult Education Division welcomed book lovers to its annual Book Fair at its...

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COMMENTARY: The Global Higher Education Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

COMMENTARY: The Global Higher Education Landscape: Challenges...

All views and claims in this article belong solely to the author and have not been...

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Detienen a dos colombianos y un venezolano con 595 paquetes de cocaína en República Dominicana

Detienen a dos colombianos y un venezolano con 595 paquetes...

Tras varias horas de persecución, los agentes interceptaron una lancha rápida de...

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Eustace Marshall backs Dominica squad ahead of CONCACAF Nations League

Eustace Marshall backs Dominica squad ahead of CONCACAF...

South East FC midfielder Eustace Marshall has congratulated his fellow players selected...

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Remembering Dominican victims of 9/11

Remembering Dominican victims of 9/11

Today, 25 years ago, on September 11, 2001, two airplanes struck the twin towers...

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Dominica to appoint envoy for UK and EU visa talks

Dominica to appoint envoy for UK and EU visa talks

Dominica will soon appoint a special envoy to coordinate the country’s engagements...

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