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Fri, 08 May 2026 01:47:11 +0000Roseau mayor and council pledge support to those affected by recent fire
The Mayor of Roseau, Lucy Belle-Matthew, the Councillors, and staff of the Roseau City Council stand in solidarity with the businesses, employees, and customers whose livelihoods were affected by the fire during the early hours on Wednesday morning I...
Fri, 08 May 2026 01:26:51 +0000Dominica hosts regional African Swine Fever surveillance exercise
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy in Dominica partnered with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a two-day African Swine Fev...
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:59:19 +0000Cuba condemns new U.S. sanctions as Washington intensifies pressure campaign
The United States has introduced a new round of sanctions targeting Cuba, deepening an ongoing months-long pressure campaign against the island nation. According to Al Jazeera, the measures, announced on Thursday, were released just hours afte...
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:20:38 +0000Dominica joins regional push for urban climate resilience at UN House meeting in Barbados
Senior housing and urban development officials from Dominica and six other Caribbean countries have wrapped up a two-day regional workshop in Barbados aimed at strengthening climate resilience in urban communities across the region. A United N...
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:40:05 +0000One in custody following massive fire in Roseau
Police have confirmed that one man was taken into custody in connection with a massive fire on Great Marlborough Street and Upper Lane in Roseau, which destroyed 9 buildings this week. According to previous reports from Deputy Fire Chief Matthew...
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Thu, 07 May 2026 20:32:32 +0000Dominica to host gospel song writing workshop with focus on liturgical music
A groundbreaking initiative, the first-ever “Gospel Songwriting Workshop” will be held for individuals who want to refine their innovative writing skills. This two-day workshop is organized by the Institute of Spiritual Leadership and Gro...
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:47:38 +0000IICA and Central American Agricultural Council strengthen partnership to advance agriculture and food security in the region
The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Muhammad Ibrahim, and the Executive Secretary of the Central American Agricultural Council, David Martínez, have agreed to collaborate on a regional agenda aimed at...
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:11:20 +0000STATEMENT: A defining moment in the history of women’s cricket in the West Indies
Today, we proudly commemorate the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in Caribbean cricket, the first international match played by the West Indies Women’s team in 1976. That historic encounter against Australia marked far more than the start of ...
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:54:51 +0000Castle Bruce Health Centre to be renamed Nurse Hyacinth Thomas Health and Wellness Centre
The Castle Bruce Health Centre is set to be renamed the Nurse Hyacinth Thomas Health and Wellness Centre in honour of longtime healthcare professional Nurse Hyacinth Thomas and her years of dedicated service to the community. The decision, made throu...
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:34:05 +0000University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus to lead open house and public lecture in Dominica
The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus will undertake a three-day outreach mission to Dominica from May 11 to 13, 2026, aimed at strengthening partnerships, expanding access to higher education, and engaging the public on regional econ...