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Love Link Caribbean Inter-Regional Reality Show Debuts September 30
The Caribbean has a new dating show made by its own people, for its own people. Love Link TV and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) have released the official trailer for Love Link Caribbean, the region’s first inter-regional reality dating series. The show debuts on YouTube on Wednesday, September 30, at 8:00 p.m. […]
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SHOWCASE Two Technical Sessions to be held during caribbean week of agriculture 2026.
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is teaming up with the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) and the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Jamaica to host two in-person technical events during the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA). The event will be held in-person at Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny, Jamaica. If you plan on attending CWA 2026, […]
Dressed for Respect: An Old Lesson That Still Travels Well — A column by Basil Springer | Sept. 25, 2026
When I lived in England as a student in the 1960s, I was fortunate to have my parents there at the same time. In fact, we lived under the same roof.I remember my father cautioning me, with the quiet authority that only fathers of that generation seemed to possess: “As a Black man in England, […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization Marks World Tourism Day 2026
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is marking World Tourism Day 2026 by calling for a Caribbean approach to technology that strengthens tourism while keeping people, communities and culture at the center. This year’s theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” comes as technology continues to change the way people plan and book travel, […]
Dominica Observes Pesticide Awareness Day 2026
The Pesticide Control Board within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy joins the international community in observing Pesticide Awareness Day on Monday, September 28, 2026, with a renewed focus on reducing the risks associated with the use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). The observance highlights the importance of safe pesticide handling and […]
The Mighty Sparrow: Caribbean mourns a cultural giant
The Caribbean is mourning the passing of legendary calypso icon Slinger Francisco, widely known as The Mighty Sparrow, who died on Sunday in New York at the age of 91. Born in Grenada and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Sparrow became one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultural figures. Known as the “Calypso King of […]
SKOS Foundation and ECAAM Launch Project INSPIRE to Strengthen Inclusive Education in St. Maarten
The Education, Consulting, Academic Advising and Mentoring (ECAAM), in partnership with SKOS Catholic Education Foundation of St. Maarten, is set to launch Project INSPIRE, an initiative focused on strengthening responsive and inclusive education. The official launch and teacher training programme will take place in St. Maarten from September 28 to October 2, 2026, with the […]
Fine Foods Inc. Donates to Dominica Council on Ageing in Recognition of Month of the Elderly
Fine Foods Inc. continues to demonstrate its commitment to community support and the well-being of senior citizens through a donation of essential grocery, personal care and household cleaning products to the Dominica Council on Ageing Inc. (DCOA) in recognition of Month of the Elderly. The donation included products from several of the company’s trusted brands, …
PRIME MINISTER PIERRE AND REGIONAL OFFICIALS MEET EU COMMISSIONER ON FUTURE OF CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre met this morning with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Hon. Gaston Browne, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Timothy Antoine, OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, and other officials of the European Union (EU). The meeting was convened …
Opening of Hunting of Wildlife Season 2026
The Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division of the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Upliftment, wishes to inform the general public that the Government of Dominica has approved the temporary lifting of the ban on hunting of wildlife for the period October 1st, 2026 to December 31st, 2026 for persons in possession …
The UWI and RSS Bring Global Expertise Together to Strengthen Caribbean Security Architecture
The Caribbean’s security challenges are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, spanning organised crime, cyber threats, illicit financial flows and climate-related risks. To help shape a coordinated regional response, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the Regional Security System (RSS) will convene a landmark Caribbean Security Futures Symposium in Barbados from October 7 …
Melissa Noel to host SOTIC 2026 in Guyana
Guyanese-American award-winning journalist, producer and media executive Melissa Noel will host the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place Oct. 5-9 in Guyana. Noel will guide delegates through the conference program, helping set the stage for five days of dialogue, collaboration and cultural exchange under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and …
A group of 87 stakeholders in the coconut and coconut sectors in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines equipped to advance crop production and…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour, recently concluded a week-long technical mission, held from 24 to 31 August 2026, to strengthen the technical capacity of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ coconut value chain, with a rapid training …
Saint Lucia Company Brings Locally Made Event Wristbands and Smart Business Cards to the Caribbean
For Caribbean event organisers, getting custom wristbands and event IDs can mean ordering from overseas, waiting weeks for delivery and hoping everything arrives before the event. Saint Lucian company Blu Media Connect is offering a local and regional alternative, manufacturing custom event wristbands and event IDs in Saint Lucia while providing NFC-enabled smart business cards …
CAF approves USD 200,000 to CDEMA to Strengthen Disaster-Resilient Housing Across the Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions, where tropical cyclones, floods, landslides, earthquakes and other natural hazards continue to place homes, communities and economies at risk. Strengthening the way homes are built before disasters occur can help reduce damage, protect lives and property, and support faster recovery. CAF – Development Bank …
Dominica Advance Policy to Strengthen Integration of Migrant Labour in the Agricultural Sector
As Dominica continues efforts to strengthen agricultural production and food security, stakeholders from across Government, agriculture and civil society have come together to help shape a more coordinated approach to the integration of migrant labour within the sector. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Dominica, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and …
Death Announcement of 59 year old Gerry Gage of Kennedy Avenue
We announce the death of Gerry Gage Age 59 of Kennedy Avenue He died on Monday 31st August 2026 He leaves to mourn: Daughter: Gerryl Gage Brother: Curly Sisters: Marcella Gage Norris, Rosemund Gage Dyer, Glenda Gage, Barbara Gage, Caryl Brothers in Law: Donavan Dyer, Freddy Norris Nephews: Aswald Polydore, Eleni, Casey, Emanuel, Karlyon Burke, …
Mass Held in Dominica in Solidarity with the People of Cuba.
Last Saturday, September 19, a Eucharistic celebration was held in this capital in honor of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, in solidarity with the people of Cuba, to commemorate the centennial of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic …
JCI Dominica Future Fest 2026
This Friday, September 25, the future takes center stage! JCI Dominica is gearing up for an exciting edition of Future Fest 2026, taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, with a full day of opportunities for young people to explore their potential, connect with professionals and get inspired …
Death announcement of 45-year-old Randall Maxim Philip, better known as “Randy,” of Lagoon, Portsmouth.
who departed this life in the early hours of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. who departed this life in the early hours of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Randy was a loving father, brother and friend whose warmth, strength and spirit touched the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by …
Rize & Whine, Tipsy Music Festival Producers to Lead WCMF 2026 VIP and VVIP Experience
The teams behind Rize & Whine and Tipsy Music Festival will produce the VIP and VVIP experience for the 2026 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set for Oct. 23-25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau. Rize & Whine was launched in Dominica in 2019, while Tipsy Music Festival was launched in Barbados in 2013. …
Death annoucement of 92-year-old Ms. Rose Marie Lockhart of Upper Lane, Roseau
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing who departed this life on September 11th 2026. She will be remembered by: Adopted daughter – Mrs. Henrietta Prosper Son in law – Henry Prosper Grand children – Aisha, Kareem and Tayjoun Prosper Sisters – Charmaine Thomas, Valda James and Christine Branch Adopted Sisters – …
Grenada Tourism Authority Announces Second Edition of Pure Grenada Destination Magazine
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce that it is once again partnering with international publishing house, Greydoor Publishing, to produce the second edition of the Pure Grenada Destination Magazine. The first edition of the Pure Grenada Destination Magazine was launched in December of 2025, and marked the beginning of a more editorial …
Death announcement of 75 year old Augustus Antoine Registe better known as “Joe” of Picarty Road, Mahaut.
He died on 17th September, 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. He will be remembered by: Son: Answorth Leroy Registe Step-daughters: Cassandra, Lexsandra and Sandra Thomas Step-son: Mershley Bastien Sisters: Christianey Valentine, Juliana Parillon, Judith George, Ann Moses and Jeanill Angol. Nieces & Nephews: Franklyn Small, Christine Joseph, Cheryl Destouche, Tammy & Junior Edmond, …