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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:08:04 +0000CARICOM and Germany formalise cooperation framework to advance Community priorities
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on Friday, 23 April, signed six Implementation Agreements to support the delivery of a major new programme of Germany-funded tec...
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:05:41 +0000
STATEMENT: Government of Dominica update following impact of trough system
The Government of Dominica has moved decisively to implement a coordinated national response following the passage of a trough system on Sunday, April 26, 2026, which brought heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides, particularly in the East and North...
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:49:12 +0000
DASPA announces temporary port closure for remembrance ceremony
The Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA) has announced the temporary suspension of operations at the Woodbridge Bay Port and Portsmouth Port on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The closure will facilitate a...
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:13:54 +0000
Youth in Dominica encouraged to see agriculture as a pathway to success
Youth in Dominica are being encouraged to view agriculture as a “pathway to success.” This message came from Lakeyia Joseph, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, who delivered remark...
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:35:52 +0000
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Temporary suspension of specific waste categories at DSWMC Landfill
The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) wishes to advise the general public that, effective immediately, the landfill will not be accepting the following items until further notice: Construction & Wood Waste: Boards, pallets, p...
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:06:54 +0000
Several schools closed in wake of heavy rainfall over the weekend
The Ministry of Education issued an alert to principals, teachers, students, parents and the general public that the following schools were closed in the wake of the severe trough system that impacted Dominica on April 26, 2026. The alert stated...
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:24:15 +0000
LIVE NOW: PM Skerrit update on effects of heavy rainfall
LIVE from 6:30PM: PM Skerrit update on 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...
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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...