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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:07:21 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Trafalgar, Wotten Waven Morne Prosper
DOWASCO informs customers in Trafalagar, Wotten Waven and Morne Prosper that their water supply will be interrupted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of carrying out system maintenance. DOWASCO....

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:30:47 +0000
STATEMENT(updated): Fmr. Dominica Cooperative Societies League President Arthlyn Nesty on resignation of the League’s Board of Directors
Editor’s Note: Former Dominica Cooperative Societies League President, Arthlyn Nesty, has provided a detailed account of the circumstances that led to the resignation of the League’s Board of Directors, emphasizing that the decision was not d...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:27:34 +0000
Jamaica-Cuba medical partnership ends after nearly five decades amid reported contractual disagreements
The medical cooperation program between Jamaica and Cuba, which has spanned nearly five decades, has officially come to an end as of March 4, 2026. After failing to reach a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cuba, the Jamaican government... T...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:08:05 +0000
Caribbean countries leverage migration to address labor shortages
In its tenth installment, the ongoing “CONVERSATIONS on Migration in the Caribbean” series featured insights from Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques, Dominica’s Ambassador to CARICOM and the OECS, on bridging workforce gaps in the region Hosted by the Int...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:08:56 +0000
OP-ED: Critical thinking and multiple intelligences
Disclaimer: The views, and claims, expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. Much has been said regarding the assessment... The p...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:34 +0000
Strengthening emergency response capabilities: U.S.-Dominica police collaboration enhances tactical skills
Local law enforcement officials have highlighted the importance of recent joint training efforts with the United States, emphasizing that such initiatives significantly improve the operational skills of local agencies. Chief of the Commonwealth of Do...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:06:05 +0000
OP-ED: 513 births – Dominica’s demographic emergency and the opportunity we must not waste
In 2025, the China-Friendship Hospital — where virtually every birth in Dominica takes place — recorded 513 births. Let that number sink in. In 2007, when I first wrote about Dominica’s demographic crisis, I noted with alarm that 899 births...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:14:32 +0000
Caribbean nations enhance demographic data to improve strategic planning
National statistical agencies and government officials from various Caribbean nations are enhancing their capabilities to collect and utilize sophisticated population data. This effort aims to improve planning for development initiatives, climate ada...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:54:15 +0000
Young DA athletes set new CARIFTA qualifying standards and break national record
  The Dominica Athletic Association Inc. recently highlighted notable performances by several emerging athletes as they prepare for the upcoming CARIFTA Games. According to the DAA, Keyoni Esprit, representing Pioneers Athletics Club, delivered ...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:22:24 +0000
Dominica Amateur Athletics Association undergoes name change as part of long-term expansion
Effective immediately, the organization formerly known as the Dominica Amateur Athletics Association is now operating under a new name, the Dominica Athletics Association Inc. A press release from the organization said this rebranding marks a signifi...

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