Dominica News

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.

The first 11 families in Canefield East will receive the keys to their climate-resilient homes as Dominica begins the handover of 215 housing units across nine communities.

Gregor Nassief publicly endorsed UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine and Roseau North candidate Danny Lugay during a radio interview and is expected to appear at a party meeting this week.

The new service will give passengers another option for travel between Trinidad and Dominica, with onward connections to San Juan, Puerto Rico and St Thomas.

The World Creole Music Festival returns to Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau from October 23–25, featuring Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton and dozens of regional and Dominican artists.

Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre has urged Roseau North residents to support Dominica Labour Party candidate Ashma McDougall in the September 7 by-election.

Roseau North voters will elect a new parliamentary representative on September 7 following Miriam Blanchard’s resignation, with Nomination Day set for August 21.

The new system will replace the existing 15%, 25% and 35% tax bands, while people earning EC$30,000 or less annually will continue to benefit from the personal income tax-free threshold.

Team Solstic Marine claimed the US$10,000 top prize at the Dominica Poker Run 2026, which concluded in Toucarie after boats travelled along the island’s western coastline and northern coast.

Associates Times sought clarification on land ownership, CBI funding and other allegations, but said Gregor Nassief did not provide direct answers or supporting documents to several key questions.

Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre said the IMF expects Dominica’s economy to expand by 3.1% in 2026, following an estimated 4.5% growth in 2025 driven by tourism, construction and trade.

Dominica will present its EC$1.119 billion National Budget today, with Associate Times bringing you live updates on every major announcement, sector allocation, and key measure as it happens.

The 2026/2027 National Budget is expected to outline Dominica's spending priorities, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, job creation and economic measures for the new financial year.

A site visit on August 4 will mark the start of the rehabilitation project, with construction set to begin shortly after under an EC$898,000 contract awarded to CR5 Limited.

Both Dominican teams were coached by Yannick Regis, who guided the boys’ and girls’ squads to basketball championship victories at the 2026 Windward Islands School Games in Saint Lucia.

The four-day festival features drag racing, stunt exhibitions, entertainment and an island tour, with participants from across the Caribbean, Brazil and the United States boosting tourism activity.

Dennick Luke clocked 49.27 seconds to finish fourth in the men's 400m hurdles final, missing the bronze medal by just 0.05 seconds as Dominica continued its strong showing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

LaFond won the women’s triple jump with a leap of 14.60 metres in Glasgow, becoming the first athlete from Dominica to claim a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

John-Baptiste set a personal best of 14.55 metres to win triple jump gold and added a silver medal in the high jump, boosting Dominica’s medal tally at the Windward Islands School Games in Saint Lucia.