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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:05:05 +0000
Banana producers unite to address growing threat of fungus strain
More than 100 banana growers representing countries across Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa recently gathered in Mérida, Mexico, to examine the escalating threat posed by Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a strain of the Fusarium fungus that endangers b...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:47:20 +0000
CDPF launches professional development series with lecture on criminal offences
As part of its continued commitment to professional development, the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) recently  hosted a lecture on “Identifying Criminal Offences.” The lecture, which took place on May 28, 2026, was facilitat...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:25:51 +0000
Caribbean delegation visits Martinique and Guadeloupe to examine Sargassum management strategies
Following recent Sargassum Regional Strategies for Ecosystem-based Actions project (SARSEA) regional meetings in Dominica, a delegation representing nine Caribbean States and Territories of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is unde...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:33:42 +0000
Electoral Office List of Confirmed Voters May 1-31, 2026
  The Electoral Office has published a list of Confirmed Voters for May 1-31, and the Supplementary List approved as of May 31, 2026 Find the link to the Confirmed Voters List here. Find the link to the Supplementary List... The post Electoral O...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:08 +0000
‘Sea Wolves in Warm Waters: The U-Boat Battle In The Caribbean’ – Book review and author response
Editor’s note: ‘Sea Wolves in Warm Waters: The U-boat Battle in the Caribbean’ is a book that examines the often-forgotten Caribbean theatre of the Second World War.  Authored by Clement Richards, a Dominican and Caribbean writer a...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:29:13 +0000
DAIC urges stronger preparedness as hurricane season begins
  With the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1, the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) is encouraging businesses, government agencies, institutions, and other national stakeholders to strengthen disaster prepa...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:59:29 +0000
OP-ED: Public call to Caribbean legal societies
To the Caribbean Bar Associations, the OECS Bar, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), CARICOM jurists, and attorneys across our region: The recent U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro — for the downing of two unarmed civilian air...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:44:29 +0000
COMMENTARY: Masculine caregiving
 All views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.”- Tia Walker. Caring for loved ones often comes at a high price. The... The post COMMENTARY: Masculine c...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:13 +0000
PRESS RELEASE: Dominica Red Cross Society urges community preparedness as 2026 Hurricane season begins
Today marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. The Dominica Red Cross Society is calling on all citizens, residents, and communities across the nature island to prioritize early preparation and safety. With the memory of past devast...

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:32:59 +0000
KWAK Shorts: THE KWAK commends Minister Frederick
  The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. In a superior display of what we can only call masterful satire, Minister for The... The post K...

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