Caribbean

Three masked men, two armed with guns, targeted two pensioners at their home, stealing cash, jewellery and mobile phones before fleeing into nearby bushes.

The new digital combat uniform was introduced during commemorations marking the 59th anniversary of the 1967 attempted insurrection.

The IMF revealed that the growth was driven by a rebound in tourism and strong construction activity, with visitor arrivals surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the geothermal plant is in its final testing phase, with integration work ongoing before full commercial operation begins.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said shelters are ready and agencies mobilised, but stresses that households must take responsibility for their own hurricane preparedness.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said new rules will require applicants to visit and spend time in Dominica, aimed at strengthening ties and protecting the programme’s integrity.

Dominica’s Olympic champion secured a fifth-place finish at the Bislett Games, improving on previous performances and maintaining a consistent presence among top competitors.

Dominica’s Animal Feed Mill project nears launch as Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit discloses $700,000 investment.

Data from the Child Protection and Adoption Agency shows nearly 5,500 children were victims of crimes between 2020 and 2026, raising concerns about systemic gaps in protection and reporting.

The festival is expected to draw divers and eco-tourists while generating up to EC$600,000 in direct local spending, with wider economic benefits projected across Dominica’s tourism sector.

Hanna-Martin was formally welcomed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization during Caribbean Week in New York, as she joined regional leaders for high-level tourism discussions.

The aircraft crashed while attempting to return to La Romana Airport after reporting a technical issue, with investigators now examining the cause of the failed emergency landing.

Celebrating natural beauty and Caribbean culture, FRO fest is going to take place in St. Kitts and Nevis this June.

Police say the child’s body was found hours after she was reported missing, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding her final journey and the abandoned taxi linked to the case.

The body of 12-year-old was discovered in a forested area in Erin a day after she was reported missing, as police continue investigations and question a suspect.

Dominica recorded strong tourism growth in 2025, with stayover arrivals rising 19% and cruise passenger numbers reaching their highest level in more than a decade, boosting economic activity across the island.

Hannah Foreman and Edwin Bethran Jr. face murder and firearms charges following the fatal shooting of Dr. Bonilla in Belmopan, which left the community shocked and grieving.

Police are investigating the killing of a seven-year-old boy during a home invasion in Zeelugt, while his elderly great-grandmother remains hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack.

Police in Arima are investigating a burglary at a Cellular Planet Limited outlet where thieves cut through the roof, disabled alarms and stole TT$18,631 along with mobile accessories.

The project comes as a preparatory effort ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 before it comes into effect with full force in the region.