Dominica News online
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:41:43 +0000Health Minister responds to new approval of permanent health aide positions by Cabinet
The Honorable Cassanni Laville, Minister of Health, Wellness, and Social Services, responded to government’s authorization of the creation of thirty-four Public Health Aide roles within the Ministry, designated at Level II. Additionally,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:11:57 +0000
PRESS RELEASE: Winning start for West Indies Under-19s at World Cup
Windhoek, Namibia – The ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup got underway for the West Indies Under 19 team as they commenced their campaign with a five-wicket victory over Tanzania on the opening day of competition. The young men in...
The po...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:52:09 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: DOWASCO sewer line repair and traffic diversion from Cork Street to Great George Street
DOWASCO informs the general public that emergency sewer line repair will be carried out at the intersection of Cork Street and Great George Street (close to Valentine’s Store) on Sunday January 18, 2026, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to3:00...
The...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:33:01 +0000
Thirty four permanent Public Health Aide positions approved by Cabinet
As of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Dominica’s Cabinet gave the green light to establish thirty-four (34) permanent Public Health Aide positions within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services. These roles will be classified at Level...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:49:43 +0000
Project Steering Committee launches for community resilience initiative in Kalinago Territory
The Community Resilience Enhancement in the Kalinago Territory (SCR-K) initiative held its inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the St. Cyr Resource Centre. According to a UNDP release, this gatherin...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:20:20 +0000
UPP’s Joshua Francis excoriates DLP administration
“The leadership of the Dominica Labour Party is tired, they are depleted of any vision and the only way forward is for us to get them out.” Those were the words of Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Attorney...
The post UPP’s Josh...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:38:02 +0000
Cabinet authorizes creation of new agricultural land lease program aimed at supporting young farmers
In an effort to encourage young farmers and foster investment in various sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, mariculture, agro-processing, and forestry, the Cabinet approved the creation of an Agricultural Land Lease Facility on Wednesday, Janu...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:57:37 +0000
CDPF conduct foot patrol of Castle Comfort/Wallhouse as part of community policing initiative
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, officers from the Community Oriented Policing Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) conducted a foot patrol in the Castle Comfort and Wallhouse communities as part of the Force’s ongoing Communit...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:24:04 +0000
UPP’s Lemuel Corriette calls for reassessment of Petite Savanne’s habitability 10 years post Erika
United Progressive Party (UPP) representative for the Petite Savanne Constituency, Lemuel Corriette, has called for a reassessment and a reevaluation of the Petite Savanne Community. Following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Erika in 2015, r...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:43:35 +0000
Dominica’s iconic “Aie Dominique” at centre of multiple copyright litigation actions
Two separate lawsuits have been filed in Dominica concerning the rights to the song “Aie Dominique” that has gained significant national recognition. Court documents confirm that songwriter Ophelia has initiated legal proceedings against both Cor...