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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:15:45 +0000
Saint Mary Academy teachers stage brief industrial action over salary delays
    Teachers at Saint Mary Academy staged a brief industrial action on Monday, February 2, after salaries for January failed to be disbursed by the Ministry of Education. The staff say the protest was intended to highlight what they... The ...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:34:41 +0000
Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026 launches with new inclusive structure
  The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious literary contests for young people, is set to return in 2026 with a bold new vision. The reimagined competition reflects a broader, more inclusive...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:14:52 +0000
Gregor Nassief calls for nationwide campaign to restore voter registration amid concerns about electoral reform
  Prominent Dominican businessman Gregor Nassief has issued a strong appeal for a nationwide, cross-party and civil-society-led campaign to ensure that every eligible voter is allowed to register, warning that the continued suspension of voter r...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:09:50 +0000
Three cruise ships in port today as Dominica records a busy start to February
Dominica records a busy start to February with three cruise ships in port today, February 3 and a further three scheduled for arrival on February 4, reflecting steady cruise demand and continued confidence in the destination during the 2025/2026 crui...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:47:44 +0000
STATEMENT (UPP): Government’s failure to provide continuous registration violates electoral law and democratic rights
  The United Progressive Party (UPP), led by Joshua Francis, is calling on the Electoral Commission to immediately rectify the unlawful suspension of new voter registration. The Chief Election Officer has informed the public that the suspension ...

The Dominican

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:10:44 GMT
Relationship between Dominica and T@T solid says PM Skerrit
Dominica’s prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit is reporting that the relationship between Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago remains “solid.”

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:52:40 GMT
T&T’s vote against Dominica sparks outrage with calls for firing of foreign minister
Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to vote against Dominica’s appeal to the Organization of American States (OAS) for a two year waiver on its fees owed to the institution has met with outrage, disbelief and disgust within the country.

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:19:13 GMT
Rare endangered parrots illegally smuggled from Dominica
Dominica is reeling from the news that its rare and exotic parrots have been illegally smuggled out of the country with the assistance of government workers.

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:17:46 GMT
Male birth control pill found to be effective and safe to use
Scientific investigators at the University of Washington Medical Centre have successfully tested a contraceptive pill for men.

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:35:09 GMT
Dominica born attorney Garvin Ambrose sworn in to the bar of the US Supreme Court
On February 28, 2018, Dominican born attorney, Garvin Gauss Ambrose was sworn in as a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

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