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Dominica’s Ray Robinson Appointed ECVA Regional Coaches Coordinator
Dominican volleyball coach Ray Robinson has been appointed Regional Coaches Coordinator of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association, ECVA. In his new role, Robinson will lead efforts focused on the career growth, training and development of volleyball coaches across ECVA member federations. Robinson’s involvement in volleyball spans nearly three decades. He first represented Dominica at the […]
FAO promotes a new agenda to mobilize investment in agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) brought together 70 representatives from governments, regional integration mechanisms, international cooperation agencies, development banks, financial institutions, the private sector, and family farming organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean on August 18 and 19. This regional meeting helped identify conditions, instruments, and partnerships to transform […]
“We tell mothers to breastfeed but do we make it possible?”
The room grows quiet as a newborn’s first cry cuts through the air. Within moments, the baby is placed gently against its mother’s bare chest, fingers unfolding as it adjusts to the world outside the womb. Guided by instinct, the newborn slowly turns towards the breast in search of its first feed. It receives colostrum, […]
The Electoral Office of Dominica continues to publish, in accordance with the law, the List of Electors.
The Electoral Office of Dominica continues to publish, in accordance with the law, the List of Electors. Persons wishing to access the Voters list may do so by scanning the respective QR codes or through the following links: Adopted Revised List 2025: https://electoraloffice.gov.dm/news/adopted-revised-register-2025 Revised Supplementary List: https://electoraloffice.gov.dm/news/revised-supplementary-list?highlight=WyJyZXZpc2VkIl0= Confirmation List – Monthly Compilation: https://electoraloffice.gov.dm/news/confirmation-list-monthly-compilation?highlight=WyJjb21waWxhdGlvbiJd
Dominica Heads to St. Kitts and Nevis for Destination & Festival Promotion
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is taking its Destination & Festival Promotion to St. Kitts and Nevis from Aug. 21-26, with a series of consumer, travel trade and media engagements designed to increase destination awareness and encourage travel to Dominica, particularly for the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set for Oct. 23-25, 2026 and Mas Domnik, […]
Call for Applications for the 2026 DAA Athletic
The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA) calls for applications for the 2026 DAA Athletic Legacy Scholarship, a need-based initiative designed to support promising student-athletes in Dominica who demonstrate academic potential, athletic dedication, and financial need. This scholarship provides EC$1000 to assist with educational expenses, including tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies. The initiative was introduced in […]
Bahamian Patient Finds Answers, Undergoes Robotic Kidney Surgery at Health City Cayman Islands
After years of uncertainty, repeated tests and postponed surgeries, 59-year-old Bahamian Charlene Dorsette arrived at Health City Cayman Islands seeking clarity about a large mass on her right kidney and the treatment she required. Dorsette, who is a teacher’s assistant, underwent successful minimally invasive robotic surgery, under the care of consultant urologist Dr. Amaresh Mohan […]
Health City Cayman Islands Launches Specialist Pain Management Service
Health City Cayman Islands launches a new Specialist Pain Management Service this month, expanding access to consultant-led care and advanced, minimally invasive treatments for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. The service will be led by Dr. Nigel Kellow, consultant in interventional spine and pain medicine. Dr. Kellow is currently in the Cayman Islands to […]
Anguilla Strengthens Luxury Travel Partnerships at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) strengthened relationships with leading luxury travel advisors and industry partners during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026, reinforcing the destination’s position in the global luxury travel marketplace during a week that also delivered significant international recognition for Anguilla.Held in Las Vegas from Aug. 8–14, Virtuoso Travel Week brought together leading luxury travel […]
Death announcement of 51 year old Thomas Valmond affectionately known as Dixie of Gaulette River in the Kalingo Territory. He died on…
He left to mourn: Daughter: Melissa Valmond Sisters: Jennie, Vanya, Antonia, and Martha in Dominica and Theresa Aleong in Texas Brother: Robert Valmond Son in law: Èric Rosier Brothers in-law: Alfred Frederick and Emanuel Auguiste Grand sons: Malory and Melric Aunts: Lisanda, Anna and Fedellia Nephews: Emran, Antonio, Jahmal, and Steve in Dominica and Collins […]
The UWI Investigates Cybersecurity Alert; No Confirmed Impact To systems Or Data.
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has received an alert regarding a potential cybersecurity issue involving ransomware claims. At this time, there is no confirmed evidence of a breach of our IT environment, systems, or any leaked University information. As a precaution, the University is treating this matter with utmost seriousness. Our incident […]
How Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews Took Centre Stage this Summer To Claim ICC Player of the Month Honours
Two players. Two very different paths to dominance. One powerful statement for West Indies cricket. Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews have emerged as the latest standard-bearers for the West Indies, with both earning ICC Player of the Month honours for July following outstanding performances that captured the attention of the global cricketing community. […]
SOTIC 2026 to Feature Cruise Master Class as Guyana Advances Cruise Tourism Ambitions
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in collaboration with Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, will host a special Cruise Master Class during the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Guyana (Oct. 5-9, 2026), as the country takes important steps toward developing its potential as an emerging cruise tourism destination.The Master Class, titled “Maximizing […]
DABA PLAYOFF FINALS OPEN WITH TWO EXCITING GAME 1 VICTORIES
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association’s Playoff Finals tipped off with an exciting opening night as Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons recorded Game 1 victories in their respective championship series. Possie Pacers Take Game 1 Against West Coast Ballers Possie Pacers produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat the West Coast Ballers 88–69. The teams […]
Death announcement of James Gairy Massicott Age 54 Of Stockfarm He died on 24 July at the China Friendship Hospital Goodwill.
He will be remembered by: Mother: Doreen Massicott Brothers: Craig Massicott, Oliver Massicott and Milton George Sister: Jennifer Sister-in-law: Jacqueline Massicott Aunties: Graclyn, Natherlie, Pernel, Delia, Martina, Hilaire and Sylvia Uncles: Joseph and Arthur, Mascol Niece: Shanel George Cousins: Christopher, Gibbs, Wayn, Otis, Mellisa, Sabrina, Meranda, Chally, Abishi, Ashlie, Jeff, Linton, Micheal and Jorin Close […]
DYEC Talent Hunt 2026: Celebrating and Investing in Dominica’s Young Talent
The Dominica Young Entrepreneurs Club (DYEC) is inviting the public to come out in large numbers for the DYEC Talent Hunt 2026, taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. at The Factory, Valley Road, Roseau. The event promises an exciting evening of music, dance, comedy, and entertainment, showcasing talented young people who […]
GOVERNMENT ADVANCES BUDGET PROMISE TO TRAIN POLICE OFFICERS AS PROSECUTORS
The Government of Saint Lucia is advancing a commitment made in the 2026/2027 Budget to provide law scholarships to police officers and improve the Prosecution Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. On May 11, 2026, Cabinet approved the establishment of the scholarship programme, through which four scholarships will be awarded over the next […]
Death announcement of 51 year old Thomas Valmond affectionately known as Dixie of Gaulette River in the Kalinago Territory He died on…
He left to mourn: Daughter: Melissa Valmond Sisters: Jennie, Vanya, Antonia, and Martha in Dominica and Theresa Aleong in Texas Brother: Robert Valmond Son in law: Èric Rosier Brothers in-law: Alfred Frederick and Emanuel Auguiste Grand sons: Malory and Melric Aunts: Lisanda, Anna and Fedellia Nephews: Emran, Antonio, Jahmal, and Steve in Dominica and Collins […]
DOMLEC Apologises for Major Outages of August 14–15 2026
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC) extends sincere apologises to customers for outages experienced across Dominica, in some instances for extended periods, between Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026; and acknowledges the significant inconvenience as a result. These outages were due to a series of incidents which disrupted electricity supply in several communities. Acting […]
Caribbean Poised to Attract Future Global Investment
To increase global capital, planning and policy-making across the Caribbean region, the public and private sectors must be “punctilious, increasingly evidence-based, data-driven, and empirical to the core,” senior minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, senator Christopher Sinckler, said August 12, as he delivered the feature address at the launch of the 2026 Caribbean Investment […]
PM Holness Urges National Unity to Drive Major Rebuilding Effort
As the nation marks 64 years of Independence amid ongoing post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, prime minister, Andrew Holness, has called on Jamaicans to unite behind what he describes as the first major national rebuilding initiative of the country’s post-Independence era. “Since Independence, successive governments have built important highways, housing developments, schools, hospitals, water systems, and […]
CDB and GCF Finance US$27 Million Initiative to Strengthen Early Warning Systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is financing a USD 27.1 million initiative to scale up hydrometeorological services and multi-hazard early warning systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago, strengthening those countries’ ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to climate-related hazards and extreme weather events. The […]
Death announcement of 89-year-old Michel Boyson Lawrence of Wesley, who resided in Calibishie. He passed away on July 31st 2026. He was a…
He leaves to mourn daughters: Elitra Lawrence, Francisca Pascal, Valda Casey, Yvonne Lawrence, Doria Abraham, and Rubinia Lawrence. Sons: Reginald Lawrence and Lenox Jno Baptiste. Sons-in-law: Timothy Pascal, Roger Casey, Vincent Auguste, and Rudy Abraham. Sisters-in-law: Eugenia Joseph, Rosalind Henry, and Milicente Ford. Brother-in-law: Leslie Joseph. Grandchildren: Dion, Rushni, Anusha, Melissa, Danny, and Mickey Lawrence; […]
Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Leaves at Least 47 Dead in Indonesia
At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation’s disaster mitigation agency has said. The official death toll has been rising as a search and rescue operation gets under way. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said several people had been injured to varying degrees. […]