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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:15:45 +0000Saint 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...
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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 ...
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:40 +0000
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On voter registration (again!)
Disclaimer: The views, and claims, expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. February 3, 2026 Dear Editor, Two weeks...
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:34 +0000
Two new garbage trucks added to Dominica’s waste management fleet, bringing total to 8 within last 6 months
The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) is proud to announce the arrival of two additional garbage trucks, courtesy of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. According to a statement from the DSWMC this delivery marks a signi...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:26:46 +0000
‘Not fair’ – Fmr. Dominica UN Ambassador on U.S. demands to end Cuban medical training
Former Dominican Ambassador to the United Nations, Crispin Gregoire, has sharply criticized recent U.S. demands that Caribbean nations halt the practice of sending students to Cuba for medical training, calling the directive “deeply unfair” and h...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:18:37 +0000
COMMENTARY: From vulnerability to agency – Building Caribbean power in a post-rules world
Developing A Doctrine for Caribbean Survival, Strategy, and Sovereignty: The Caribbean now stands at an inflection point history did not prepare it for. The post-war, rules-based international order—the system that once made small-state sovereignty...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:40:09 +0000
LIVE ON DNO Pay-per-view coverage of the Calypso Finals on February 14th 2026 (with our commentary team)
Join our seasoned commentary team on DNO for our live Pay-per-view access of the Calypso Finals on February 14th 2026. Expect professional and positive commentary from our duo of Sherma John and Tim Durand. Enjoy our best calypsonians for 2026...
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