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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:57:55 +0000
UWI Vice-Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles named NYU Distinguished Scholar
University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has been appointed Distinguished Scholar for the 2026–2027 academic year by New York University (NYU). The appointment will see Sir Hilary hosted by NYU’s Centre for...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:30 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Career Opportunity – join the Secret Bay Team
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:43:36 +0000
ILO study calls for better tourism jobs and support for small businesses in Dominica
Dominica’s tourism sector is among those examined in a new International Labour Organization study calling for better working conditions and more support to help small businesses move into the formal economy. The study, “Informality in the to...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:14:46 +0000
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Criminalizing abortion ravages the sanctity of life
All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dominica News Online. In the US, abortions have increased by 21% since the US Supreme Court moved to criminalize... The post LETTER...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:30:50 +0000
St Lucian man wounded in Pointe Michel shooting
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is investigating a shooting in Pointe Michel that left a 37-year-old St. Lucian national with multiple gunshot wounds. According to Police PRO Fixton Henderson, the incident occurred at about 6:30 PM on Sunda...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:43:43 +0000
Dominica loses 2-0 to Puerto Rico in Nations League
Dominica’s senior men’s national football team fell 2-0 to Puerto Rico in the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday, September 27, despite producing a stronger display after halftime. Head coach Kurt Herd said the Bouyon Boyz struggled to carry out t...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:07:41 +0000
Project INSPIRE to strengthen inclusive education in St. Maarten
A new regional education initiative aimed at making classrooms more responsive and inclusive is being launched this week in St. Maarten. According to a press release from the Education, Consulting, Academic Advising and Mentoring (ECAAM), the organis...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:47:54 +0000
Grand Bay health team promotes wellness through fun and fitness activities
The Grand Bay health team took health education beyond the classroom with a Fun and Fitness Day on September 24, for students of the Grand Bay and Bellevue Chopin Primary Schools, as part of Caribbean Wellness Month 2026. According to... The post Gra...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:06 +0000
Agriculture Ministry urges safer pesticide practices on Pesticide Awareness Day
The Pesticide Control Board within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy joins countries around the world on Monday, September 28, 2026, in observing Pesticide Awareness Day, with emphasis on minimizing the dangers associated...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:55:55 +0000
Dominica Teachers Association announces week of activities for Teachers Week 2026
The Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) is preparing to celebrate Teachers Week 2026 under the theme, “Teachers: The Foundation of National Development – Value Us.” According to DAT Public Relations Officer Juanita Carbon, activities off...

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