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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:12:25 +0000Laboratory confirmation of Lethal Yellowing Disease threatening Dominica’s coconut industry
Coconut cultivation, which remains an essential part of Dominica’s agricultural sector and rural livelihoods, is under threat from a devastating pest. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy has officially verified the presen...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:08:57 +0000Community group urges action as Deux Branches ESIA documents finally made public amid transparency concerns
The Deux Branches Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) have been made public after more than six months of persistent advocacy. This is according to the Save Deux Branches environmentalist initiative, against the backdrop of growing al...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:58:09 +0000Actor Chuck Norris, dead at 86
Chuck Norris, legendary American martial artist and movie star, has died at 86. His family announced today that he died yesterday, Thursday, March 19. Born Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, he was the son...
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:19:17 +0000Popular DBS Radio Felix Henderson national reading contest to see 16th installation next week
Dominica Broadcasting Corporation (DBS) is gearing up to host the 16th edition of the ‘DBS Radio Felix Henderson Ministry of Education National Reading Competition’. The competition is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Univer...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:40 +0000Driver’s license services now available in Portsmouth
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) has announced that residents of the northern communities may now obtain driver’s licences in Portsmouth. According to a statement from the CDPF, Chief of Police Mr. Lincoln Corbette made this ann...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:53:28 +0000OP-ED: Navigating the U.S. ban on Grenada’s fish exports- Opportunities, challenges and strategic pathways for trade resilience [SRC Trading Thoughts]
Disclaimer: The views, and claims, expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. The recent restriction on fish and fish...
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:59:24 +0000Caribbean Development Bank’s 56th annual conference to convene regional and international leaders in The Bahamas for strategic solutions amid uncertainty
Top officials from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), senior government representatives from the region, and key global development finance decision-makers will gather in The Bahamas from June 1 to 5, 2026. This significant event marks the 56th An...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:45:34 +0000COMMENTARY: World Oral Health Day
Oral diseases are among the most common Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. While the global burden of oral health conditions is growing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the overall ...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:40 +0000ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Pichelin
DOWASCO informs customers in Pichelin that their water supply will be interrupted on Sunday March 22, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4: 00 p.m to facilitate pipeline replacement works in Pichelin (at the junction of Chatelle, road...
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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:53:34 +0000ICE agents detain multiple suspects in St. Croix raid as US immigration crackdown spreads its reach
Earlier toady, On March 19, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents carried out a forceful raid in Christiansted, St. Croix, detaining multiple individuals in the parking lot of a Jiffy Mart. Video footage from the scene showed tactical team...