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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:24:15 +0000
LIVE NOW: PM Skerrit update on effects of heavy rainfall
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:08:45 +0000
VIDEO: Effects of flooding from heavy rain in some areas on Dominica’s east coast
The flooding from today’s heavy rain has caused significant damage in some areas on the eastern coast of the island. Here are some videos and photos of the effects of the rain.   Concord   Deux Branches   Dam, Marigot... The post...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:58:32 +0000
Flood warnings due to heavy rainfall, extended for Dominica’s coasts; shelters open in Atkinson, Antrizle
Authorities have confirmed that flood warnings remain in effect for both the eastern and western coasts of Dominica as heavy rainfall continues to impact the island. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore urged calm and caution, stressing ...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:44:13 +0000
Islandwide power outage linked to geothermal plant technical issue
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC) has said that the islandwide power outage experienced yesterday, April 25, 2026, was caused by a technical issue at the geothermal plant. According to the company, the plant is still in its commissioning ph...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:43:30 +0000
Flood warning issued for Eastern Dominica, flood watch in effect for the West (with video)
The Dominica Meteorological Service has issued a flood warning for eastern communities and a flood watch for western areas, both valid until 2 p.m. today, Sunday, April 26, 2026. Information from the Dominica Meteorological Services explained that sh...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:27:20 +0000
Shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Trump, Vance, and Cabinet escorted to safety
A dramatic scene unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night when President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted off stage by Secret Service agents after reports of gunfire inside the Washington Hilton. Vice President JD Vanc...

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:49:22 +0000
CARICOM election observation mission arrives in Antigua and Barbuda
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has confirmed the deployment of a nine-member Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to Antigua and Barbuda, following an invitation from Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The Mission will observe the General El...

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:26:46 +0000
CRICKET: The Quiet Hunger of Akeem Auguste
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Akeem Auguste was around four years old the first time he stood at a crease, his father the bowler, soon to discover a sport that would come to define his life.  By age twelve, his love for... The post CRICKET: The ...

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:29:38 +0000
DOMLEC: Unplanned service interruption affecting customers across the island
  In a statement released via their Facebook page DOMLEC acknowledged that an unplanned service outage was affecting customers across the island. Below is the full statement from DOMLEC: DOMLEC is aware of an unplanned interruption to service af...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:39:05 +0000
Caribbean Fisheries Forum hosts 24th regular session ahead of ministerial meeting
The Caribbean Fisheries Forum, comprising 17 heads of fisheries authorities across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), convened its 24th Regular Meeting this week. The Forum, which provides technical guidance to the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechan...

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