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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:39:09 +0000
Chief Elections Officer urges public to ignore ‘fake news’ on voter confirmation process
Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph has urged the public to rely on official information from the Electoral Office, warning that misinformation surrounding the voter confirmation process is circulating as Dominica prepares for the upcoming by-elect...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:21 +0000
UPP Leader calls for public education campaign on secret ballot ahead of elections
  United Progressive Party (UPP) Leader Joshua Francis has written to Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph, raising concerns about what he describes as growing misinformation surrounding the secrecy of the ballot and calling on the Electoral Of...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:03:58 +0000
Dominica Business Forum outlines rules for Roseau North candidates’ public discussion
The Dominica Business Forum (DBF) has released the rules that will govern Wednesday night’s public discussion involving candidates contesting the Roseau North by-election, emphasizing that the event will be a civilized public discussion rather ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:58:16 +0000
Electoral Office explains voter confirmation process amid public concerns
The Electoral Office of Dominica has clarified how the voter confirmation process works, while responding to recent concerns about the procedures being followed at confirmation centres. In a statement, the Electoral Office said a voter cannot be conf...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:27:08 +0000
Prime Minister Skerrit mourns passing of father-in-law Valentine Poponne
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed condolences following the passing of his-in-law, the late Valentine Poponne, who died over the weekend. Skerrit described Poponne, a father of four, as a respected businessman and a man whose life was ma...

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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