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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:09:43 +0000ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO Office Closure Friday 17th April from 12 noon
DOWASCO informs the general public that its offices in Roseau and Portsmouth will be closed from 12.00 noon on Friday April 17, 2026 to allow staff to attend a staff meeting. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks customers for...
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:20:16 +0000
Remand population on decline announces Blackmoore, as gov’t focuses on rehabilitation with new prison facility
Minister for National Security, Rayburn Blackmoore has reported a significant decrease in the remand population at the Dominica State Prison in the recent past. During his tour of a newly built remand centre, Blackmoore stated, “…I must say ...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:35:51 +0000
CWI RELEASE: Terrance Hinds – From the struggles of Port of Spain to regional and international recognition
Terrance Hinds, is into his fifth season as a first-class player, but prior to getting the chance to live the dream of playing the sport that he loves, life for the allrounder from Trinidad and Tobago was like a rollercoaster....
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:39:25 +0000
DABA to launch 2026 basketball season with U23 3×3 Tournament and awards ceremony
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) will kick off its 2026 National Basketball Season with a formal opening event on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The organization said via press release that the launch will take place at the Massacre Indo...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:37 +0000
CARICOM urged to strengthen regional unity, implement strategy, to mitigate effects of war in Middle East
Amid escalating global uncertainty, Caribbean policymakers are being urged to act decisively and in unison. Speaking during a virtual forum on April 10, Dr. Wendell Samuel, Assistant Secretary-General (Ag.) of CARICOM, emphasized the importance of fo...
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Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:10:44 GMTRelationship 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.