Dominica News

Dominica marked National Flag Day on October 12, 2026, celebrating the flag as a symbol of national unity, heritage and pride as the country prepares for its 48th Independence anniversary.

Dominica expects 267 cruise ship calls and 475,521 passengers during the 2026/2027 season, as Tourism Minister Denise Charles-Pemberton highlights opportunities for local businesses and the island’s wider tourism sector.

Dominica has ranked 11th among 20 Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 92.53 points and placing ninth in the publication’s 10-island UK list.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met young people in Castle Bruce for a youth dialogue focused on their concerns, aspirations and ideas for creating greater opportunities in the constituency.

The new Contour Airlines route adds twice-weekly nonstop flights between Trinidad and Dominica, strengthening regional air links ahead of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has outlined immediate road works at Aux Delices and on the Petite Savanne-Delices alternative route following a recent landslide.

LIAT Air is offering travellers a 10% discount on eligible flights to Dominica from October 19–26, 2026, ahead of the World Creole Music Festival, which runs from October 23-25.

President Sylvanie Burton has called for greater international financing for climate resilience before disasters, urging a shift from post-disaster reconstruction towards prevention, adaptation and sustainable development.

Nine years after Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has outlined the country’s recovery efforts, including resilient housing, infrastructure, agriculture and renewable energy.

Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns in October 2026, with music, food, heritage, film and community events continuing through November 4.

The Dominica-flagged oil tanker Daisy was among commercial vessels cited in a Human Rights Watch assessment of recent Houthi attacks in the Gulf of Aden, raising concerns over the safety of civilian shipping.

Sixteen families received the keys to new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill as Dominica expanded its national housing programme.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said delays in implementing voter ID were administrative issues and did not compromise the integrity of Dominica’s electoral process.

Sixteen families in Woodford Hill will receive new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes as Dominica continues expanding its national housing programme.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit said he responded to Gregor Nassief through letters, WhatsApp and meetings, and confirmed that the businessman’s CBI allegations were referred to the Financial Intelligence Unit.

Ashma McDougall won by-elections for Dominica Labour Party (DLP) from Roseau North with 1407 votes and became the parliamentary representative.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced a EC$10 million housing loan facility offering 3.5% interest to public officers earning EC$45,000 or less annually.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced that 215 families will receive modern, climate-resilient homes across nine communities as Dominica expands its national housing programme.

Eleven families received the keys to new climate-resilient homes in Canefield East as the government launched the first phase of its wider housing handover programme.

An online survey of 142 respondents shows Ashma McDougall leading Danny Lugay ahead of the September 7 Roseau North by-election.