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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:38:03 +0000Dominica hosts seven creatives for groundbreaking residency designed to reshape regional narratives
Between January 5 and 13, 2026, Dominica will host an innovative artistic residency aimed at reshaping Caribbean narratives. The event is organized as part of An Ba Lanmè, described as “an artistic and cultural cooperation project bringing tog...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:29:47 +0000CARICOM collaborates with partners to launch three-part Crop Protection Training
A comprehensive three-tiered Crop Protection education program is set to commence this month, aiming to enhance knowledge and practical skills throughout the food production and processing industries within CARICOM. With the January 26 launch, CARICO...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:19:46 +0000U.S. defends expansion of visa bond program covering 38 countries, including Dominica and Antigua
The United States is defending its decision to expand a controversial visa bond program that will now apply to passport holders from 38 countries, including Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda, nearly tripling the number of nations subject to the requir...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:48:44 +0000Human Rights Watch calls for U.S. departure from prevalent human rights abuses in Venezuela
The “brazen” military actions taken by the Trump administration threaten to trigger a fresh human rights crisis for the people of Venezuela, according to the Human Rights Watch organization. Following the January 3, US military operations...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:02:49 +0000Dominicans now face up $15,000 Visa Bond for entry into U.S.
Dominica is one of 38 countries whose citizens are subject to a new, unprecedented Visa Bond requirement put forth by President Donald Trump’s administration, when seeking entry into the United States. According to a U.S. State Department ann...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:01:59 +0000Head of regional sustainable land initiative pays courtesy call to St Vincent & the Grenadines’Agriculture and Fisheries minister
Dr. Ronen C.A. Francis, the Executive Director of the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), paid a courtesy visit to key government officials in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. During his visit, on Monday, January 5, ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:53:03 +0000UPDATE: U.S. U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after Atlantic pursuit
The United States has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean after a dramatic two-week pursuit, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Caracas. The vessel, known as the Marinera and lat...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:39:03 +0000COMMENTARY: A reflection on the life of Simpson Gregoire
A reflection compelled by the noble sacrifice and life of Dominica born Diaspora civic leader our brother in development struggle and dear friend Simpson “Sizo” Gregoire who died in the Washington D.C. suburb of Rockville, Maryland on...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:39:53 +0000LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Balancing diplomacy and reality – Dominica’s refugee decision under scrutiny
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s announcement that Dominica will accept third-country refugees from the United States has sparked a mix of support, caution, and concern. From his perspective, this is a diplomatic move strengthening relations with...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:29:51 +0000Today marks the anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Pierre Charles
Today, January 6, marks the Anniversary of the death of Pierre Charles, who served as Dominica’s Prime Minister from 2000 to 2004. Charles was a Member of Parliament for Grand Bay from 1985 until his death. Charles died on the...
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