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Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:55:53 +0000COMMENTARY: Connected by touch, breaking barriers, building bridges
Editor’s note: June 27 was International Day of Deafblindness. All views expressed in this article belong solely to the author. Disability inclusion for the disabled community is often a myth [rather] than reality. Persons with deafblindness ...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:34 +0000COMMENTARY: A review of Jerome A. Robinson’s memoir – ‘A Time of Rapid Change in Dominica’
All views expressed in this article belong solely to the author. Early in 2026, I purchased a remarkable memoir chronicling the life and times of Jerome A. Robinson, the first Dominica-born Crown Surveyor and Commissioner of Lands. Aptly titled ̶...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000ANNOUNCEMENT: Dominica Bureau of Standards solicits public comments on draft standards
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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:56:32 +0000Jamaica’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 +0000CAF 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 +0000Canada 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 +0000COMMENTARY: 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 +0000DFA 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 +0000New 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 +0000Strong 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...