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Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:33:07 +0000
Malik Ferrol of Paix Bouche Primary is Junior Calypso Monarch 2026, St Luke’s Primary Diaminti Warrington is Bouyon Junior Monarch
At just nine years old, Malik Ferrol, affectionately known as “De Reverend” from Paix Bouche Primary School, has earned the title of Junior Calypso Monarch for 2026 with his energetic song “Right Up.” The competition also featured Bijou Nicho...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:02:03 +0000
OP-ED: As glaciers melt, the world’s hidden water banks are at risk
Disclaimer: The views, and claims, expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Duravision Inc., Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks... The p...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:15:42 +0000
STATEMENT: Arrival of CARICOM Election Observation Mission – General elections of Barbados
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has mounted a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Election of Barbados, scheduled for 11 February 2026. The Mission was deployed in response to an invitation extended by th...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:46:28 +0000
Trilla-G’s latest single ‘Congratulations’ embodies transforming trials into triumph
Bouyon artist Trilla-G’s (born Gael Jno Baptiste) new single, “Congratulations”, is described as a profound channeling of a difficult life experience into a powerful message of gratitude and resilience. “The song is inspired by the ar...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:02:46 +0000
Health minister announces latest finalization of senior healthcare positions as part of bolstering sector
Health Minister Cassanni Laville has announced that the government is currently finalizing various critical senior management positions in the nursing department, reflecting a thrust in recent years for improvements across the board. “We are in the...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:33:06 +0000
Social Security director urges self-employed individuals to register with the department
Director of the Dominica Social Security (DSS), Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas,  is encouraging self-employed persons to register with the DSS in order to receive benefits. “At this point, we really want to sound a call to self-employed persons, to en...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:02:50 +0000
VACACY ANNOUNCEMENT: Relief Operator – Ormat Dominica
Job Recruitment Advertisement Position: Relief Operator Company: Ormat Dominica Company Overview Ormat Dominica is a provider of geothermal energy solutions, committed to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. As part of the global Orma...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:57:01 +0000
Agriculture minister outlines government investment in revitalizing citrus industry
During a recent East Coast farmer’ consultation held at Castle Bruce on February 4, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, Hon. Roland Royer, emphasized the government’s renewed focus on revitalizing the citrus indus...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:40:20 +0000
Dominica’s Girl Guides set to celebrate centennial World Thinking Day with week of festivities
The Girl Guides Association of Dominica (GGAD) is marking its participation in the 100th anniversary celebrations of World Thinking Day, coinciding with this year’s observance of the global event. This significant milestone commemorates a centu...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:53:28 +0000
U.S. issues statement condemning participation in Cuban medical mission program across the board
The United States has issued a statement emphasizing its stance on Cuba’s medical missions, condemning the participation of foreign governments in these programs. The U.S. asserts that by engaging with Cuba’s medical system, which it says has bee...

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