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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:36:54 +0000
Education index shows UWI has risen in global ranking
  In early 2026, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) celebrated a remarkable milestone. According to Times Higher Education (THE), the global leader in university rankings, the institution has made notable progress among over 33,000 univ...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:37:28 +0000
PRESS RELEASE: West Indies U19 secure super 6 spot with 55-run victory over South Africa
WINDHOEK, Namibia – West Indies Under 19 squad qualified for the Super Six stage of the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup with a hard-fought, but impressive 55-run win over South Africa in their third and final Group D... The post PRESS RELEA...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:29:23 +0000
PMs Skerrit and Browne not to be blamed for CBI and U.S. restrictions, says Astaphan
According to Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan, Dominica and Antigua & Barbuda “should not be blamed” for the recent decision taken by the United States (US) as it relates to the Visa restrictions. In a recent interview, he told Antigua.News th...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:08:28 +0000
LIVE: Inter-Secondary Schools Debating Competition 2026 Knock Out Round 22nd January 2026
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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:59:34 +0000
COMMENTARY: Buzzing with purpose – How young Dominicans are building futures through agriculture
Across Dominica, a growing number of young people are redefining what agriculture looks like not as a last resort, but as a smart, sustainable way to earn, innovate, and contribute to national development. From agro-processing to beekeeping, youth ar...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:38:22 +0000
New land lease gov’t initiative receives kudos from agriculture minister
Minister of Agriculture Roland Royer recently commended the decision by the Government of Dominica, concerning the creation of an Agricultural Land Lease Facility to benefit young farmers, affirming it as a doorway to food security and economic growt...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:10:20 +0000
Police Chief says CDPF working hard to intercept illegal firearms, reduce crime in country
Police Chief Lincoln Corbette gave a breakdown of various contraband seized in the country during police operations in 2025, including a total of 94 firearms, as part of concerted efforts by police to combat crime.  He made the disclosure during... ...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:20:13 +0000
WEATHER: (12:00 PM, Jan 22): Unstable weather expected to continue in the wake of trough system
Moisture and instability associated with a trough system are expected to continue affecting the region during the next 2 days. Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers are expected, which could be moderate to heavy at times. These conditions are ex...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:35:52 +0000
FAO helps farmers assess investment opportunities and preparedness of protected agriculture farms in Antigua and Barbuda
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations recently partnered with Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy to conduct a week-long initiative aimed at turning local protected a...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:33:05 +0000
OECS debuts digital dashboard to manage partnerships
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission announced the launch of the OECS Partnership Dashboard on January 8, 2026. This new digital tool aims to improve governance and accountability within the organization by providing a bette...

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