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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:50:24 +0000Allow Jael Joseph to reintroduce herself: Foxy Jael says ‘Ah Coming’ (music video inside)
After dedicating years to promoting Bouyon music and Caribbean culture through her work as a media personality and social media influencer, Jael Joseph has now officially stepped into the music scene herself. A press release from Joseph’s camp ...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:55:07 +0000US cuts various Dominican non-immigrant visas to three months, not ten years
Dominicans applying for U.S. nonimmigrant visas in certain categories may now be issued visa stamps with a validity of only three months and restricted to a single entry. “Under the updated schedule, several work, dependent, and visitor visa ca...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:53:27 +0000Official winners of Mas Domnik 2026 announced by Discover Dominica Authority
The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has announced the official victors of Mas Domnik 2026, celebrating a Carnival season it says was marked by notable growth and widespread national participation across Dominica. A DDA release broke down the number...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:08:15 +0000CARICOM leaders jointly report “highly constructive” meeting with US state secretary
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government are reportedly in consensus concerning the February 25 meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the official CARICOM release, the discussion was characterized as ‘highly co...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:34:36 +0000OP-ED: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in the fight to eradicate hunger – a challenge that admits no pauses
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. Eradicating hunger is an ethical imperative and...
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:02 +0000Local activist group cites study countering DA gov’t claims about Deux Branches quarry (with full report)
An independent geological study has cast doubt on government and developer claims regarding the suitability of Deux Branches as the source of construction material for Dominica’s new international airport runway. The findings, released by th...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:01:18 +0000DHTA strategically prioritizes growth, infrastructure and inclusive tourism development in 2026
Over the past year, the Dominica Hotel & Tourism Association (DHTA) has seen its membership increase by over 40%, now nearing 100 members. A release from the organization defines this as a clear sign of renewed confidence in the organization’s....
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:49:49 +0000Three deceased individuals receive special mention from education minister in Parliament
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence is mourning the death of former principal and lecturer Max Andrew, IT specialist Cornelius Lugay, and Renata Siegenthaler, from Switzerland, who died rece...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:25 +0000New ambassador for Egypt received by Dominican president this week
President of Dominica, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, welcomed the new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Dominica, His Excellency Sherif Reda Ahmed Shehata, this week. “Today’s world presents us with challenges of great complexity....
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:56:56 +0000Dominica Medical Council established with passing of new Bill
The Medical Profession Bill 2026, which proposes the creation of the Dominica Medical Council, was passed in Parliament this week. This body will oversee the registration and licensing of medical practitioners, regulate professional conduct and disci...