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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:09:43 +0000ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO Office Closure Friday 17th April from 12 noon
DOWASCO informs the general public that its offices in Roseau and Portsmouth will be closed from 12.00 noon on Friday April 17, 2026 to allow staff to attend a staff meeting. DOWASCO regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks customers for...
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:20:16 +0000Remand population on decline announces Blackmoore, as gov’t focuses on rehabilitation with new prison facility
Minister for National Security, Rayburn Blackmoore has reported a significant decrease in the remand population at the Dominica State Prison in the recent past. During his tour of a newly built remand centre, Blackmoore stated, “…I must say ...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:35:51 +0000CWI RELEASE: Terrance Hinds – From the struggles of Port of Spain to regional and international recognition
Terrance Hinds, is into his fifth season as a first-class player, but prior to getting the chance to live the dream of playing the sport that he loves, life for the allrounder from Trinidad and Tobago was like a rollercoaster....
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:39:25 +0000DABA to launch 2026 basketball season with U23 3×3 Tournament and awards ceremony
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) will kick off its 2026 National Basketball Season with a formal opening event on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The organization said via press release that the launch will take place at the Massacre Indo...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:37 +0000CARICOM urged to strengthen regional unity, implement strategy, to mitigate effects of war in Middle East
Amid escalating global uncertainty, Caribbean policymakers are being urged to act decisively and in unison. Speaking during a virtual forum on April 10, Dr. Wendell Samuel, Assistant Secretary-General (Ag.) of CARICOM, emphasized the importance of fo...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:18:57 +0000Three Dominican writers make it to 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize longlist
Three writers from Dominica were recently named to the longlist for the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. When the Commonwealth Foundation announced its shortlist on April 14, it also took a moment to highlight a wider pool of standout...
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:39:31 +0000Cabinet waives birth certificate fees during voter confirmation process
Dominica’s Cabinet has agreed to temporarily eliminate the cost of obtaining birth certificates during ongoing voter confirmation. A press release from the Cabinet Secretariat said the decision was finalized at the meeting held on Tuesday, Ap...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:12 +0000UPP highlights concerns over IMF report on Dominica’s economic outlook
The United Progressive Party (UPP), led by Joshua Francis, has expressed serious concern following the release of the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV Mission Report on Dominica. A recent release by the UPP takes the perspective...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:54:28 +0000Skerrit backs IMF findings despite minor disagreement
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has thrown his support behind a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, stating that it was done “diligently” and “properly”, though he acknowledged disagreement regarding some content and language ch...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:33:07 +0000New Roseau mayor installed this week
The City of Roseau now has a new Mayor. Lucy Belle-Matthew of Fond Cole was elected unopposed by the newly elected council this week. This followed her victory at the polls during the Roseau City Council Elections in March 2026. She...
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