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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
International Peace Day: World Media Organization Chief Urges an End to Conflict
On the occasion of International Peace Day, Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief of the World Media Organization, has called upon nations around the world to work toward ending conflicts and promoting peace. No one benefits from war; instead, the entire world suffers. Conflicts lead to the loss of innocent lives, displacement of communities, economic uncertainty, and rising …
Setting the Record Straight Following the Prime Minister’s September 9 Press Conference
Dear Prime Minister, Thank you for naming me and for the more measured tone of your press conference. I wish to deal with several misleading and untrue statements. Replies and action At your September 9 press conference, you said I claimed that you had not responded to my correspondence. That is incorrect. I acknowledged your …
Government Provides Approximately EC$670,800 to Support Private Early Childhood Centers
The Government of Saint Lucia is providing approximately EC$670,800 in financial assistance to 104 private early childhood centers, benefiting 3,588 children during Term 1 of the 2026-2027 academic year. The assistance forms part of the Government’s continued investment in early childhood care and education and provides support directly to private centers while helping to offset …
STATEMENT TO THE CITIZENS OF DOMINICA
Reaffirming Trust, Integrity, and Confidence in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Last month, public attention across our nation and the wider region had been captivated by news reports surrounding internal correspondence and administrative debates within the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The Dominica Bar Association recognizes that such developments can naturally stir feelings of …
A Growing Voice for the Global South, Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief, World Media Organization
The BRICS grouping has entered a new phase in 2026, emerging as an increasingly important platform for political, economic and strategic cooperation among countries of the Global South. Under India’s 2026 Presidency, the 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” BRICS now comprises …
Trump Pledges $5,000 ‘Dividend’ to Every U.S. Adult if Republicans Win Midterms
US President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5,000 (£3,700) payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections – a plan that would cost more than a trillion dollars. The offer was made in a speech at the party’s first-ever convention in the middle of a US …
A WIN—YES. A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE—ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s claim that the Roseau North by-election represents a “vote of confidence” in the DLP Government is political spin. Of approximately 7,489 registered electors, only about 2,595 voted—a turnout of roughly 34.6%. The DLP received 1,506 votes, representing barely 20% of the registered electorate. That is not a resounding endorsement. It is …
Notice
By –Elections 2026 IN THE ROSEAU NORTH CONSTITUENCY The public is informed that on the final count of the votes on Tuesday September 8th 2026, for the By-elections in the Roseau north constituency which was held on Monday September 7th 2026, the result of the poll are as follows: ROSEAU NORTH CONSTITUENCY …
DOMINICA FREEDOM PARTY ENDORESMENT OF DANIEL “DANNY” LUGAY
The Dominica Freedom Party endorsed Mr. Daniel “Danny” Lugay candidate of the United Workers Party in the Roseau North Constituency By-Election on Monday, September 7, 2026. This endorsement is a principled decision by the Dominica Freedom Party, grounded in our unwavering commitment to Democracy, Good Governance, and the Rule of Law, Accountability and Country. The DFP remains an independent political organization. We have not abandoned our principles, our identity …
UPP ENDORSES DANNY LUGAY FOR ROSEAU NORTH
The United Progressive Party (UPP), under the leadership of Mr. Joshua Francis, announces its full support for Mr. Danny Lugay, the United Workers Party candidate for the Roseau North Constituency, in the upcoming by-election. This decision is consistent with the UPP’s established commitment to building strategic cooperation among opposition forces and creating a united democratic …
OPEN LETTER TO THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Protecting the Right to Vote: A Call for Fairness and Consistency in Roseau North Dear Members of the Electoral Commission: I am writing to express my concern regarding the procedures currently being applied in the Roseau North by-election, particularly in relation to voter identification and the apparent introduction of new voting requirements. My concern comes …
President Ali Calls for “Multidimensional” Approach to Address Cost-of-Living Crisis
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said rising cost of living in Guyana stems from several converging factors, ranging from global imported inflation to shifting consumer habits and retail markups. The president said that the governements response must be “holistic” rather than centred on any single cause, while his administration has already implemented numerous measures to […]
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 […]
Fidel at 100: A Legacy of Dignity, Solidarity and ResilienceBy Miguel Fraga, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Commonwealth of…
Today, August 13, 2026, Cuba commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution. But on this centenary, we are not paying tribute to a title. We are remembering and honouring a human being: a man whose life, ideas and convictions profoundly shaped Cuba and whose influence […]
Israeli Government Accused of Complicity in Settler Demolition of Jericho Homes
Where Palestinian homes once stood among orchards and swimming pools on the southwestern edge of Jericho, there is now only flattened earth. Somewhere beneath the packed dirt lie entire houses, dumped into pits and smoothed over. Only a few severed water pipes hint that anyone ever lived here – that, and the piles of rubble […]
Spice Island Beach Resort President Janelle Hopkin Honored with NABHOOD Trailblazer Award
Janelle Hopkin, president and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort, has been honored with the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) Hank Thomas Trailblazer Award, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the hospitality industry. The award celebrates individuals whose vision, leadership and commitment have helped shape the future of hospitality […]
BUDGET ADDRESS 2026/27
Mr. Speaker, Thankful to the Almighty God for His continued protection, guidance and blessings upon our nation, I greet the members of this Honourable House, invited guests, the people of Dominica and all those listening here and abroad, as I present this Fiscal Year’s Budget. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the hardworking people the […]
His Excellency President Mahama and Vice‑Chancellor Beckles to Engage in Special High‑Level Reparation Dialogue at The UWI
The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, will host a landmark high‑level dialogue on reparation featuring His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, during his official visit to Jamaica. The Special High‑Level Reparation Dialogue, takes place on Monday, August […]
PRIME MINISTER HON. PHILIP J. PIERRE CALLS FOR CARIBBEAN FREEDOM TO BE MEASURED BY HOW PEOPLE LIVE
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre says the Caribbean’s freedom must now be measured by the opportunities its people can access, the wealth they can create and the region’s ability to feed and power itself. In his 2026 Emancipation Day Message, delivered as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), […]
GOVERNMENT HOLDS FUEL AND LPG PRICES STEADY DESPITE RISE IN GLOBAL OIL PRICES
The Government of Saint Lucia has maintained the retail prices of fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) products (cooking gas) for the period August 3 to August 23, 2026, despite a rise in global crude oil prices during the reference period. International benchmark crude oil prices increased by 9.4 per cent during the three-week reference […]