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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:22:33 +0000
Officials report over 200 new appointments in teaching positions over past year, challenge salary disparity
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Robert Guiste has revealed that over 200 teachers on the island have received permanent appointments in the last academic year. He made the announcement during the Dominica Teachers Association&...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:07:37 +0000
Caribbean Development Bank adds US$12 million to finalize groundbreaking agricultural initiative in Jamaica
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has authorized an additional US$12 million in funding to help the Government of Jamaica complete the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project. Defined as a major initiative...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:57 +0000
Leeward Islands Hurricanes take on T&T’s Red Force for West Indies Championship preview
The Leeward Islands Hurricanes will face the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in a highly-anticipated three-match series in Antigua, marking the start of the 2026 West Indies Championship on Sunday. The opening contest will take place at Coolidge Cricke...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:23:31 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Colihaut, Dublanc, Bioche and Plait Ma Pierre
DOWASCO informs customers in Colihaut, Dublanc, Bioche and Plait Ma Pierre that their water supply will be interrupted on Saturday, April 11, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of carrying out system maintenance.... The...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:23:09 +0000
Telecom and banking leaders partner to advance Caribbean digital economy
CANTO, a regional trade association for the ICT industry, and the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), which represents banks and financial institutions throughout the region, have formed a strategic alliance—an important move aimed at advancing d...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:19:42 +0000
STATEMENT: Health minister, Cassanni Laville addressing child harassment
I am responding to an open letter circulating that was brought to my attention, one which raises serious, deeply troubling allegations of harassment involving a young child. Any suggestion that a child may have been subjected to harm, distress, or...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:01:11 +0000
Mervin Alexander re-elected as president of Dominica Association of Teachers
Mervin Alexander has been re-elected as President of the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) for a fourth consecutive term. The election took place during  the DAT 18th Biennial Convention held at the St. Alphonsus Parish Hall on Wednesday under...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:31:30 +0000
COMMENTARY: We just imported more ICE vehicles, now let’s electrify Dominica faster—not slower
Editor’s note: This is the first article of a three-part series. All views, and assertions presented therein are solely those of the author. Dominica now has about 44,000 vehicles registered, and even if we discount the derelict and non-roadwo...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:26:35 +0000
Sixteen RSS officers complete three-week international management training geared to strengthening regional community impact
A cohort of sixteen law enforcement officers representing member countries of the Regional Security System (RSS) has completed the International Leadership and Management (Gold) Course. The programme, delivered over three weeks at the RSS Training In...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:15:43 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO scheduled service interruption in Upper Roger and Antrim
DOWASCO informs customers in Upper Roger and Antrim that their water supply will be interrupted on Friday, April 10, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of carrying out system maintenance. DOWASCO sincerely apologizes......

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