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COURT DECLARES PRESIDENT’S FAILURE TO APPOINT OPPOSITION LEADER UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Former Leader of the Opposition Lennox Linton has secured a historic and landmark constitutional victory against the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Dominica. He defeated the Attorney General’s attempt to defend the President’s erroneous interpretation of the Constitution and shut down his important public-interest claim to determine whether the President acted illegally in failing […]
Prime Minister Skerrit Hosts U.S. Charge d’Affaires Karine Sullivan
Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit met with U.S. Charge d’ Affaires Karine Sullivan in Dominica on Thursday. They discussed expanding bilateral relations and unlocking new opportunities for American Businesses within the Caribbean nation’s infrastructure and security sectors. The high level meeting highlighted ongoing economic and security cooperation between Washington and Roseau. During the discussions, official […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group
Amidst the growing number of development crises facing the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group alongside Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados. “The Sustainable Development Goals are at risk of slipping out of reach. Our mission is clear: to […]
Statement by the Dominica Freedom Party on the imminent loss of the CBI Programme Statement Date – July 13th 2026
The Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica became aware through a statement issued by the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Brown to his citizens that since June 2026, the European Union (EU) has communicated to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, (OECS) member states that have active […]
A Response to the OECS Heads of Government Statement of July 10, 2026 On Citizenship By Investment Programs And Engagement With The…
I read with a certain level of dismay and bewilderment, the recently issued statement by the OECS Heads of Government regarding the Citizenship by Investment program and their possible engagement with the European Union. In particular, the Eleventh Paragraph of the Statement issued by the OECS Heads of Government on 10 July 2026, caught my […]
STATEMENT BY THE HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PARTICIPATING EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES ON CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES AND ENGAGEMENT…
The Heads of Government of the participating Eastern Caribbean States met in Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, on the 10th of July, 2026, at the invitation and under the chairmanship of the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, to consider recent developments concerning Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes and the implications of […]
Government Reaffirms Respect for Due Process
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Government was notified that Hon. Richard Frederick, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Urban Renewal, had been detained for questioning as part of an ongoing matter and subsequently released. As this remains an active process, we will not comment on issues that may prejudice or interfere with any lawful […]
CARICOM Day Message by Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Chairman of CARICOM
CARICOM Day 2026 Message By Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Chairman of CARICOM Fellow citizens of the Caribbean Community, Today, as we observe CARICOM Day 2026, we celebrate the vision, courage, and determination that brought our Community into being and the shared purpose that continues to unite us as one Caribbean family. CARICOM has always been […]
Death announcement of Matthew George, age 72, of Colihaut, who resided at River Estate, Canefield. He was a gospel minister and writer,…
He leaves to mourn: Wife: * Roslyn George Children: * Supranee George-Laville* Suprian George* Abigail Dorival-George (daughter-in-law)* Philbert Laville (son-in-law) Grandchildren: * Bri’Hanna* Benaiah* Etana* Abishai* Sage Siblings: * Farry George and Dora Sabroache of Colihaut* Anthony George and Peter George of the United Kingdom* Mathias George of St. Croix Nephews: * Victor, Priam, Merrifield, […]
National Laboratory Successfully Implements Leptospirosis PCR Testing
The National Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services is pleased to announce the successful implementation of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing for leptospirosis. This significant advancement strengthens the country’s diagnostic capabilities and enhances the ability of health authorities to respond rapidly to cases of this potentially serious infectious disease. The introduction […]
Trump-Backed Outsider Claims Victory in Colombia’s Presidential Election, Early Results Indicate
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia’s presidential election, an initial vote count shows, marking a dramatic shift in how the government will tackle the country’s internal armed conflict and violence. De la Espriella, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, has pledged a military crackdown on illegal armed groups, drug trafficking and […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Steps Down, Pledges Smooth Transition
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday he would resign as the leader of his party and as prime minister, setting the stage for the United Kingdom’s seventh prime minister within a decade. Starmer, who said he spoke on Monday with King Charles, said he expected to remain in office until a successor was chosen […]
COBE launches Blue Finance event ahead of CHOGM 2026
The Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE) at The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus launched its Blue Finance and Ocean Innovation Side Event, set to take place during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November. The announcement was made on June 16 on the sidelines of […]
An Open Letter to the Prime Minister on why you cannot tell Dominicans to “move on” from the Electoral Commission
By Gregor Nassief Dear Prime Minister, The central issue that you continue to ignore is whether the country can trust the institution charged with protecting the vote. For years, Dominicans have raised the same historic concerns: an inflated voters’ list, long-term overseas and flown-in voting, weak identity safeguards, bribery, treating, campaign-finance abuse, uneven enforcement, and […]
OECS PEARL Legacy Communication for Development (C4D) Campaign
BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY: THE OECS LAUNCHES COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN TO HELP IGNITE REGENERATION OF EDUCATION ACROSS THE REGION As the OECS Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (OECS PEARL) approaches the end of its official project-phase on 30 June 2026, the OECS Commission announces the launch of a Communication for Development (C4D) campaign titled “The OECS […]
CAF and Government of Barbados to Boost Private Sector Financing for Increased Export-driven Growth
CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Ministry of Finance of Barbados convened a high-level Private Sector Dialogue to discuss how CAF’s financing instruments can be channelled to Barbadian firms to support scaling up for increased trade in goods and services and to advance the country’s export-led growth agenda. The […]
“Both the United Workers Party (UWP) and the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) wanted her to be the Roseau North candidate. She chose the DLP.”
There is something very important that the people of Roseau North deserve to know. Before accepting the invitation to represent the Dominica Labour Party, Ashma McDougall, was approached by the leadership of the United Workers Party and invited to become their candidate for Roseau North. They saw in her what we saw. Intelligence. Leadership. Credibility. […]
Prime Minister Terrance Drew Meets European Union Officials in Brussels
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is currently in Brussels, Belgium, where he is participating in a series of high-level meetings with European Union officials aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new opportunities for cooperation. During his visit, Prime Minister Drew held discussions with Delphine Pronk, Managing Director for […]
REMARKS BY PRIME MINISTER HON. PHILIP J. PIERRE ON THE OCCASION OF THE NATIONAL MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE 51ST REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE…
Today marks an important milestone for Saint Lucia and an important moment for the Caribbean Community as we officially launch the Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which Saint Lucia will host from 5 to July 8, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, July 5. This meeting carries […]
Government Advances Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026
The Government of Grenada has introduced the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2026, legislation designed to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the collection, transmission, sharing, storage, and protection of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data relating to persons arriving in, departing from, or transiting through Grenada. The […]
On the resignation of Bernard Hurtault as Interim Political Leader
The Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) Executive Committee has accepted the resignation letter of Mr. Bernard Hurtault, dated Wednesday, June 10, 2026 as interim political leader of the party, after having served in that position for more than five (5) years. The executive committee wishes to thank Mr. Hurtault for his service to the party and […]
Statement by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Isaac on the Resignation of the Member of Parliament for the Roseau North…
Friday, June 12, 2026 I wish to inform the public that I received a letter today, June 12, 2026, from the Honourable Miriam Blanchard, dated June 9, 2026, advising of her resignation as the Member of Parliament for the Roseau North Constituency. In her correspondence, Hon. Blanchard indicated that her decision to resign was made […]
EU Delegation Meets with Agriculture Minister to Discuss Sector Development in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
A delegation from the European Union (EU) to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) paid a courtesy call on Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation, Hon. Israel Bruce, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The delegation, led by Her Excellency Fiona Ramsey, met briefly with Minister Bruce at […]
Trinidad and Tobago Government Reaffirms Commitment to Equal Justice and Rule of Law
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the law is applied equally to all citizens, regardless of wealth, status, political influence, or social standing. In a statement, the government emphasized that no individual or group is above the law. Authorities made it clear that persons associated with groups such […]