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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:48 +0000
Omari Caesar secures athletics scholarship to Jamaican track and field powerhouse
Young Dominican athlete Omari Caesar has earned an athletics scholarship to Edwin Allen High School in Jamaica, one of the Caribbean’s well-established institutions for developing elite track and field talent. A member of the Aspirers Athletics Clu...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:30:59 +0000
Government to hand over 215 resilient homes across nine Dominica communities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is preparing to distribute the keys to 215 newly constructed homes and apartment units as part of its continued push to expand access to safe and climate-resilient housing. Housing Minister Melissa Poponn...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:23:24 +0000
Government reaffirms commitment to supporting Dominica’s senior citizens
The Government of Dominica is reaffirming its commitment to improving the welfare of older citizens, with Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, Dr. Cassandra Williams, highlighting a number of measures aimed at st...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:14:21 +0000
Barbados to host third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations
  Barbados will host the third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations from September 17–19, bringing regional and international voices together to chart the next steps in the Caribbean’s reparatory justice movement. According to a CARICO...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:01:12 +0000
Six Caribbean groups receive grants to advance climate justice advocacy
  Six civil society organisations across the Caribbean are receiving small grants to support grassroots climate justice advocacy and help communities have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their environment and resilience. The Caribbean Na...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:51:05 +0000
UWI scholars among 2026 Yidan Prize laureates for early childhood education
Two scholars from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) are among the 2026 recipients of the Yidan Prize, recognised for work helping improve early childhood development in vulnerable communities. According to a press release from the Yidan Pri...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:08 +0000
World Bank appoints Judith Green to lead Barbados and Eastern Caribbean portfolio
The World Bank Group has named Jamaican national Judith Green as its new Country Manager for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean States, effective September 1, 2026. According to a World Bank press release, Green will be based in Barbados and... The p...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:57:51 +0000
WE United FC Leads U-15 League with unbeaten seven-game run
  The defending champions WE United FC continues to set the pace in the 2026 Dominica Football Association Boys U-15 League, having won each of its first seven matches one by default. The team has accumulated an impressive 21 points... The post ...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:30:29 +0000
‘Flavours of the World Festival’ returns to Dominica for creole season
The Flavours of the World Festival is returning to Dominica this year as part of the island’s Creole Season 2026 celebrations, with organizers promising a full afternoon and evening of food, culture and entertainment. The festival is scheduled for ...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:34:29 +0000
CXC introduces enhanced SBA checks amid growing use of AI
The increasing use of artificial intelligence has prompted CXC to strengthen the procedures governing School-Based Assessments (SBAs) for the June 2026 examination cycle. Local Registrar Magalie Celestine made the disclosure while addressing educator...

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