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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:16:54 +0000
Regulators urge customers to have backup communication options following major Flow outage
Telecommunications regulators in Dominica and St Lucia are encouraging consumers and businesses to consider backup communication plans following a significant service disruption that left many Flow customers without connectivity for nearly 19 hours e...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:28:29 +0000
COMMENTARY: The Night the Freedom Flight almost did not happen
Editor’s note: This article was originally published as a Newsletter for St Nicholas Animal Rescue as a follow-up to a postponed Freedom Flight for dogs and cats in the shelter to travel to new homes in the US. All views... The post COMMENTARY:...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:24:56 +0000
WEATHER (6:00 AM, June 24): cloudy skies, scattered showers, possible thunderstorms expected; people in at risk areas urged to be cautious
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave are expected to affect the area today. Mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms, are likely during the morning. People in areas at risk of flood...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:03:08 +0000
Achievement Learning Centre commends Jahmielle Cadette’s success in Grade 6 National Assessment
The Achievement Learning Centre is recognizing the success of 12-year-old Jahmielle Cadette, who recently achieved a major academic milestone by passing the Grade 6 National Assessment examinations. A press release from the institution, Jahmielle bec...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:56:04 +0000
Dominica expands disease detection with tntroduction of Leptospirosis PCR testing
Health officials in Dominica have taken another step toward strengthening its public health system with the successful introduction of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing for leptospirosis at the National Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, Wel...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:44:54 +0000
Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister amid Labour pressure
The United Kingdom is preparing for another change in leadership after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, paving the way for the country’s fifth prime minister in just four years. Starmer’s departure had been widely anticipate...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:18:07 +0000
Carib Newswire launches new platform to connect Caribbean organizations and media
  A new press distribution platform aimed at strengthening the flow of information across the Caribbean and its global diaspora officially launched yesterday. Carib Newswire, founded by communications professional Keva D. Muller, has been introd...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:04:32 +0000
IICA-led study maps 2,656 AgTech startups across Latin America and the Caribbean
A new regional study has identified 2,656 agricultural technology (AgTech) startups operating across 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing a detailed overview of the region’s expanding agri-innovation ecosystem. According to an...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:33:32 +0000
Rotary Club of Dominica installs water fountains at two primary schools to support healthy living initiative
The Rotary Club of Dominica has expanded its efforts to promote healthier lifestyles among children with the installation of water fountains at Roseau Primary School and Trafalgar Primary School. According to a press release from the Club, the water ...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:53:18 +0000
Sixteen Dominican footballers highlighted for overseas development opportunities
Dominica has taken another significant step toward becoming a regional hub for sports tourism and athlete development following a successful two-week visit by Christopher Saul, Founder and Director of International Futbol Experiences (IFE). A Creol...

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