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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:39:09 +0000Chief Elections Officer urges public to ignore ‘fake news’ on voter confirmation process
Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph has urged the public to rely on official information from the Electoral Office, warning that misinformation surrounding the voter confirmation process is circulating as Dominica prepares for the upcoming by-elect...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:21 +0000
UPP Leader calls for public education campaign on secret ballot ahead of elections
United Progressive Party (UPP) Leader Joshua Francis has written to Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph, raising concerns about what he describes as growing misinformation surrounding the secrecy of the ballot and calling on the Electoral Of...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:03:58 +0000
Dominica Business Forum outlines rules for Roseau North candidates’ public discussion
The Dominica Business Forum (DBF) has released the rules that will govern Wednesday night’s public discussion involving candidates contesting the Roseau North by-election, emphasizing that the event will be a civilized public discussion rather ...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:58:16 +0000
Electoral Office explains voter confirmation process amid public concerns
The Electoral Office of Dominica has clarified how the voter confirmation process works, while responding to recent concerns about the procedures being followed at confirmation centres. In a statement, the Electoral Office said a voter cannot be conf...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:27:08 +0000
Prime Minister Skerrit mourns passing of father-in-law Valentine Poponne
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed condolences following the passing of his-in-law, the late Valentine Poponne, who died over the weekend. Skerrit described Poponne, a father of four, as a respected businessman and a man whose life was ma...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:38:40 +0000
DAIC hosts networking event to strengthen business connections and growth opportunities
The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) has brought together members of the private sector for an evening focused on collaboration, relationship-building and business development. According to a DAIC press release, the Chamber hosted...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:54:21 +0000
Dominica looks to build on record cruise season with stakeholders meeting
A three-day Business Cruise Stakeholders Symposium got underway at the Goodwill Parish Hall today. Hosted by Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and the Ministry of Tourism, it will take place daily from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. “Dominica recently conclu...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:51:53 +0000
Dominica among first Caribbean countries to benefit from new resilient Infrastructure initiative
Dominica is among the first four participating countries, together with Grenada, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, to benefit from a new regional initiative aimed at helping Caribbean governments deliver resilient infrastructur...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:37:29 +0000
Police seek public’s help to locate missing teen Jerbia Paul
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is asking the public to assist in locating 16-year-old Jerbia Paul, who has been reported missing from the Georgetown, Glanvillia area. According to information provided, Paul has been missing since Friday, J...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:34:04 +0000
CCJ upholds murder conviction and 28-Year sentence for Barbados man
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an appeal by Baggio Kristidi Daniel, confirming his murder conviction in Barbados and upholding his 28-year prison sentence. In a judgment delivered on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Baggio Kristid...