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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:18:25 +0000
Vehicle accident at Fond Cole near Coast Guard Base
  Information reaching Dominica News Online (DNO) is that a vehicular accident occurred moments ago near the Coast Guard Base in Fond Cole, where a vehicle reportedly overturned onto its side. As of the time of this report, the vehicle... The po...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:20 +0000
Police Chief says amber alert system not necessary for Dominica
  Chief of Police Lincoln Corbette says Dominica does not currently require the introduction of an Amber Alert System to respond to cases involving missing persons. Speaking to members of the media at Police Headquarters on August 13, 2026, Corb...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:06:05 +0000
Blackmore highlights family laws designed to strengthen protection for vulnerable groups
National Security and Legal Affairs Minister Rayburn Blackmore says Dominica has strengthened its legal framework for responding to domestic matters and abuse through a comprehensive package of family legislation. Speaking on the issue, Blackmore not...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:25 +0000
WEATHER UPDATE (12:00 PM, 15 August): Flash Flood Watch no longer in effect; Tropical wave continues to affect Dominica
A vigorous tropical wave will continue to affect Dominica into tonight. This is expected to result in strong, gusty winds, rough seas, scattered showers and thunderstorms. The Flash Flood Watch has been discontinued. However, people living in areas a...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:35:09 +0000
Preliminary CXC 2026 results to be released online on August 18
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence is advising students and parents that preliminary results for the 2026 May–June Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations will be released onlin...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:37:26 +0000
COMMENTARY: The Caribbean Court of Justice Explained
Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM HE David Comissiong   Disclaimer: All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author.   Recently, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has been dominating news headlines across our Ca...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:59:18 +0000
Kalinago families receive tools and training to strengthen food security and resilience
Thirty-six households in the Kalinago Territory are taking important steps toward greater food security, self-reliance, and climate resilience after receiving agricultural inputs and equipment through the backyard gardening component of the Strengthe...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:40:56 +0000
DWA Moves to Strengthen Watersports Industry Ahead of the 2026/2027 Season
  The Dominica Watersports Association (DWA) met on August 11, 2026, to address major issues affecting the watersports industry and to set priorities for strengthening the sector ahead of the 2026/2027 season and beyond. A key focus of the meeti...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:42:05 +0000
Jason Arday youngest black Cambridge professor found dead amidst fraud and plagiarism scandal
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, the university said, amid plagiarism allegations and questions about his background and qualifications ABC reports. Emergency services reported that the 41-year-old was found...

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:59:28 +0000
Minister Blackmore clarifies status of missing child Kernisha Etienne case
  National Security and Legal Affairs Minister Rayburn Blackmore has sought to correct public perceptions surrounding the disappearance of 8-year-old Kernisha Etienne, following comparisons between her case and the recent suspected murder of 16-...

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