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Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:03:11 +0000
Eastern Caribbean fishers explore Belize’s lobster industry
  Fishers and seafood businesspeople from the Eastern Caribbean are looking at new opportunities to expand seafood trade after a five-day exchange in Belize that gave them a firsthand look at the country’s lobster industry and fisheries manage...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:38:39 +0000
Caribbean pushes for stronger cooperation on aviation safety
Caribbean countries are being called on to turn regional aviation cooperation from a long-standing goal into a more practical system for sharing expertise, resources and responsibility. The call came during a one-day regional aviation symposium in Gu...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:59:50 +0000
CCJ to hold itinerant sittings in St Lucia for first time
  The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will take its proceedings on the road to St Lucia next week as the Court marks the opening of its 2026/2027 Judicial Year. The CCJ said via press release that it will hold... The post CCJ to hold itinerant ...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:20:27 +0000
DTUC urges eligible voters to complete confirmation before deadline
The Dominica Trade Union Congress (DTUC) is urging eligible voters to make sure they are confirmed or registered ahead of the October 14, 2026 deadline, as the voter confirmation exercise continues to face public scrutiny. The call comes after months...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:52:15 +0000
Education minister commends teachers as foundational to the nation
Education Minister Octavia Alfred credited teachers with building the nation’s foundation and outlined measures the government has taken to continue engaging the sector. Delivering her remarks on Teachers’ Day, Friday, October 2, Alfred a...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:55:24 +0000
Global News Round-up – Oct 2nd, 2026
Today’s global major stories feature crucial developments spanning every continent, highlighted by high-stakes elections, major diplomatic rifts, and significant maritime actions in the Caribbean. Caribbean (The Bahamas / Antigua and Barbuda) Bucki...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:03:56 +0000
CCJ to convene historic court sittings in Saint Lucia  
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. From Tuesday, 7 to Wednesday, 8 October 2026, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will convene sittings in Saint Lucia to commemorate the Opening of the Judicial Year 2026/2027. For the first time in... The post C...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:43:56 +0000
COMMENTARY: What Caribbean Youth Voices Taught Us About Meaningful Engagement
All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author. What does it actually mean to meaningfully engage young people in the decisions that affect their health and their lives? We use the word “engage” until it... The...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:14:49 +0000
Wesley High School celebrates 100 years of educating young women
Wesley High School (WHS) is preparing to mark a major milestone this October as the Dominica school celebrates a century of educating and empowering young women. Founded on October 16, 1926, Wesley High School has been part of Dominica’s education....

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:48:51 +0000
Prime Minister Skerrit extends appreciation to teachers across Dominica
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed appreciation to teachers across Dominica, recognizing their continued contribution to the development and education of the nation’s children. In a message issued on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Skerrit s...

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