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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:56:32 +0000
Jamaica’s prime minister reaffirms CARICOM’s value during visit to regional secretariat
  Jamaican Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has underscored the vital role of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Jamaica’s development, describing the regional bloc as an essential platform for cooperation and engage...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:16:15 +0000
CAF launches recovery fund to support Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has unveiled a new financial mechanism to support Venezuela’s recovery following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. According to a CAF press release, the newl...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:50:18 +0000
Canada and CARICOM renew partnership, focus on security, Haiti and climate resilience
Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation after foreign ministers from both sides met during the 2026 Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Panama City, Panama. Accordin...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:05:47 +0000
COMMENTARY: Advancing inclusive leadership and global cooperation – Women in diplomacy
All views expressed in this article belong solely to the author. Historically, women were largely excluded from formal diplomatic roles and international decision-making processes. However, the narrative has changed over time. Women have broken barri...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:35:56 +0000
DFA Festival showcases youth football as Dominica celebrates Olympic Day
The Dominica Football Association (DFA) is hosting the DFA Academy Football Festival today, Saturday, June 27, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. at the DFA Technical Centre in Stockfarm, Roseau. The event has been organized by the Association’s Technical D...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:54:16 +0000
New CARICOM initiative to build youth leadership capacity across the Caribbean
A new regional training programme aimed at enhancing youth development across the Caribbean is now underway, with approximately 180 youth professionals expected to benefit over the next two years. According to a CARICOM Secretariat press release, the...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:33:04 +0000
Strong UWI presence in inaugural Global Digital Infrastructure Fellowship
Nearly three dozen individuals connected to The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have earned places in the first-ever Resilient Global Digital Infrastructure (GDI) Fellowship, highlighting the university’s growing influence in the area o...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:42:09 +0000
Cultural Division to unveil 2026 Miss Wob Dwiyet contestants on July 1
The countdown to one of Dominica’s most celebrated cultural events is set to begin as the Cultural Division prepares to introduce the contestants vying for the Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 title. According to a press release from the Ministry of... The...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:38:53 +0000
Thea Lafond Gadson breaks national record with historic triple jump victory in Croatia
  Olympic gold medalist Thea Lafond Gadson has delivered another milestone performance, setting a new national record for Dominica while capturing gold at the World Athletics Continental Tour (WACT) Golden Meeting in Croatia on Friday. According...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:52:04 +0000
COMMENTARY: A PHONE, A JAR OF SEASONING, AND 400,000 VIEWS – How Caribbean vendors are taking on the supermarkets, one TikTok at a time
All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author. A seasoning vendor in Barbados propped her phone against a jar on her kitchen counter, talked through how she seasons fish, and posted the video. Three days... The post COMME...

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