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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:49:00 +0000Dominica’s geothermal plant on track to be commissioned by end of month, says PM Skerrit
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the Geothermal Energy Plant located in Laudat is expected to be commissioned by the end of this month. He made the announcement during a press conference this week. “The plant is operational, and....
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:22:52 +0000
COMMENTARY: Harnessing the ocean’s wealth – How Brenton Mason turns the sea into sustainable livelihoods
On the northwestern coast of Dominica sits the quiet fishing village of Toucari, where the turquoise waters offer more than scenic beauty — they offer opportunity. For Brenton Mason, the ocean is not just a place of leisure, but a...
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:58:05 +0000
STATEMENT: The Government of Dominica on the situation in the Middle East
March 04, 2026 The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica expresses deep concern over the dangerous escalation of tensions in the Middle East, including recent developments which have heightened insecurity across the wider Gulf region. At ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:33:07 +0000
Chief Electoral Officer details upcoming renewed registration process
The electoral office has announced that it will officially begin the process of voter registration on Monday, March 9, which is next Monday. Chief Electoral Officer, Anthea Joseph, indicated in an audio release that registration will take place at th...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:49:54 +0000
Missing Convent High School student found moments ago
Reports are that missing Convent High School student, Christarsha Baptiste, has been found as of a few moments ago. The 14-year-old went missing yesterday, March 3. A flyer pleading for her safe return indicated that the third former was last...
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:37:43 +0000
Agriculture minister reports near completion of works on national abattoir
The much-talked-about national abattoir is 98 percent complete. Minister for Agriculture Roland Royer made the disclosure during Parliament recently. “We are 98 percent complete in terms of construction of a new abattoir [and] will commisson by the...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:57:53 +0000
New study says China’s economic reach increasing in region, despite US objection
Recent data analysis sheds light on the extensive reach and influence of China’s economic activities across Latin America and the Caribbean. A media release from think tank ODI Global explained that in 2024, trade between China and the region reach...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:44:08 +0000
VIDEO: Handing over of two fire trucks by Minister for National Security
The Minister fot National Security, Rayburn Blackmore this morning handed over two fire trucks to the Fire Department. The event was held at the Canefield Fire Station. Below is video of the ceremony.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:19:30 +0000
DA police force benefits from USVI National Guard combat training
The Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) Medical Detachment, with the assistance of the 436th Civil Affairs Battalion team, recently conducted a State Partnership Program (SPP) exchange with the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF). The tr...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:37:31 +0000
Iran’s security council secretary warns of severe consequences for Trump over assassination of country’s supreme leader
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued a stark warning on the social media platform X regarding the potential repercussions for former U.S. President Donald Trump as a result of targeting Iran’s Ayatoll...