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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:13:42 +0000
Dwayne Jarvis becomes Dominica’s first Power Ball winner of 2025
Dwayne Anthony Jarvis of Salisbury has made history as Dominica’s first Power Ball winner for 2025, walking away with a cheque for $178,898.00 during a presentation ceremony held Friday by the Dominica National Lottery (DNL). Jarvis, a regular lott...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:10:15 +0000
A legacy returns: SMA class of 1974/75 marks 50 years of brotherhood and nation-building
This October, the island will witness a powerful homecoming as the St. Mary’s Academy (SMA) Class of 1974/1975 returns to celebrate five decades of unity, excellence, and service to Dominica. From October 11th to 19th, 2025, alumni from across the....

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:08:01 +0000
Michelle Henderson, Carlyn XP take center stage at Europe’s largest music festival in Belgium
Two of Dominica’s celebrated musical ambassadors, Michele Henderson and Carlyn XP, are currently in Belgium as they represent the island at the prestigious Antillian Festival — the largest Caribbean music festival in Europe. Michelle Henderson, a...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:59:37 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO public meeting in Salisbury to discuss Water Sector Strategic Development Project
DOWASCO invites residents of SALISBURY to a community meeting to discuss the Water Sector Strategic Development Project (WSSDP) to be undertaken in your community. On Tuesday August 12 from 6:00pm at Bruno’s Hall in Salisbury.   This is an imp...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:30:21 +0000
Dominica government invests $20,000 in newly-registered Good Hope Farmers Cooperative
The Government of Dominica has committed $20,000 to the Good Hope Farmers Cooperative Society Limited. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement during the cooperative’s official registration ceremony held on Thursday. “I came here t...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:10:17 +0000
Tropical storm activity expected to surge in Atlantic through August, hurricane experts report
As tropical wave activity intensifies off the coast of Africa and atmospheric conditions across the Atlantic become increasingly favorable, AccuWeather® hurricane experts are forecasting a surge in tropical storm formation during August, with three ...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:23:22 +0000
Chef de Mission Albert Loblack expresses confidence in Team Dominica ahead of 2025 PanAm Junior Games
Chef de Mission Albert Loblack has voiced strong confidence in Team Dominica as the delegation prepares to compete in the 2025 PanAm Junior Games. Speaking shortly before the Official Welcoming Ceremony, Loblack stated that he is optimistic about the...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:52:39 +0000
WEATHER: (12:00 PM, August 8): Approaching tropical wave could develop into depression early next week
  A high-pressure system remains the dominant feature across the area resulting in a relatively dry atmosphere. However, low-level cloud patches moving westward could result in occasionally cloudy skies with a few isolated showers during the aft...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:48:22 +0000
U.S. Embassy announces 2025 Youth Ambassadors cohort, featuring Dominican mentor Sari Rolle
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has officially announced the 2025 Youth Ambassadors cohort, comprising four exceptional students and one Dominican mentor selected from candidates across the region. These young leaders will part...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:05:29 +0000
Dominica to host FIDE-rated international chess tournament in August
The Dominica Chess Federation has announced that it will host an international chess tournament officially rated by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on August 16–17, 2025. The event, titled the Chess Hybrid Tournament, will be held at Domi...

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