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Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:58 +0000
Saint-Martin proposes regional Caribbean network for film and audiovisual industries
Saint-Martin has unveiled a proposal aimed at strengthening collaboration across the Caribbean’s film and audiovisual industries through the creation of a regional knowledge network under the framework of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean State...

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:20:25 +0000
PM Skerrit lauds Bahamian leader Phillip Davis’s historic re-election
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has issued congratulations to the Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip Davis on his victory in the general elections held on Tuesday. ”On behalf of the Government and people of Dominica, I convey best wishes for the...

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:01:24 +0000
Sagicor to host virtual ‘Mom’s Masterclass’ webinar in celebration of mothers
Sagicor is continuing its Mother’s Day season activities with a virtual programme aimed at supporting and empowering women in their roles as mothers. The company will stage its “Mom’s Masterclass” webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM...

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:28:55 +0000
CARPHA expands regional diagnostic capacity with Molbio Rapid Testing rollout across 10 countries
The Caribbean Public Health Agency has confirmed the successful deployment of Molbio rapid diagnostic testing platforms across ten member states under the Pandemic Fund Project, strengthening the Caribbean’s ability to detect and respond to infecti...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:10:30 +0000
DFA appoints Vladimir Corbette as competitions manager ahead of upcoming domestic seasons
The Dominica Football Association (DFA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Vladimir Corbette as its new Competitions Manager, a role that will see him oversee the administration and coordination of all competitions organized under the Association. ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:21:43 +0000
PAHO announces regional agreement to secure pandemic influenza vaccines for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization has entered into a new arrangement with CSL Seqirus designed to improve access to pandemic influenza vaccines for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean during any future influenza emergency. A PAHO press re...

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:25:27 +0000
Skerrit links rising fuel costs to international conflict, highlights geothermal energy benefits
  Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has linked the recent increase in fuel prices to the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict, while pointing to geothermal energy as a key factor helping Dominica avoid even higher electricity costs. Speaking at a rece...

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:59:03 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 AM, May 13, 2026): Cloudy skies, moderate to heavy showers expected today
A high-pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern during the next 24 hours. Patches of clouds moving with the wind flow are expected to result in partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers, some of which... The post ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:40:46 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOMLEC Geothermal power tests may cause temporary system interruptions
DOMLEC advises customers that, as part of the commissioning process of the geothermal plant, specific tests will be carried out on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.During this period, there... The ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:24:34 +0000
Dominica police officers complete advanced drill and ceremonial training in Barbados
Sergeant Sherwin Mitchel and Acting Corporal Tyron Sandy of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) have successfully completed a seven-week All Arms Advanced Drill and Ceremonial Drill Instructors Course in Barbados. According to the CDPF, ...

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