Dominica News

The MoU allows Dominica to procure high-quality generic drugs directly from India, while supporting community development projects including roads, tourism and recreational upgrades.

Dominica’s stayover arrivals rose 10% in the first quarter of 2026, marking continued growth as the island attracts more visitors for nature, adventure and wellness tourism.

Eight buildings were severely damaged, two lightly, leaving families displaced and businesses facing heavy losses.

A tropical wave is moving through the Caribbean but poses no immediate threat to Dominica. The Met Department will provide updates as needed.

The festival will showcase internationally recognized artists led by Kali alongside Kimani T, 15.61, Phael Lander, and Khadijah Joseph, as well as cultural performances from groups including Possie Culcha Pan, Kalinago dancers, and Waitu Cirque.

The Ministry of Education confirmed that access to several schools is blocked by flooding and landslides, prompting closures across eastern and northeastern districts.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit meets Guadeloupe officials to discuss security, judicial, and immigration cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties.

Dominica’s cable car project is expected to transform tourism by improving access to Boiling Lake and enhancing visitor experience across the island.

Dominica has extended VAT exemptions and import duty waivers on essential goods until July 2026 as part of measures to ease cost-of-living pressures.

The relief, first introduced in the 2025/2026 Budget, aims to shield Dominican families and businesses from rising global prices amid escalating tensions involving Iran and will remain in effect until the end of July 2026.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the move aims to protect the integrity and security of the programme, following similar restrictions on Russian and Belarusian applicants.

Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit announced that more than 300 interns in the National Employment Programme, along with long-serving workers of five years or more, will transition into full-time and permanent positions within the public service.

On March 23, Dominica welcomed three cruise ships, including MV AIDASOL, bringing over 3,600 passengers, with more ships expected throughout the week.

The facility in Londonderry will produce 50,000 disease-free citrus plants every 18 months, boosting the citrus industry.

The government’s agricultural infrastructure push includes a modern citrus plant facility and a national agro-processing hub to expand value-added production.

International and regional gospel artists, including Sinach, Ada Ehi and Travis Greene, performed at the festival held at Windsor Park Stadium.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met with US officials at the CARICOM Summit to advance regional cooperation, security, migration, and a new 21st-century partnership framework.

Parliament has passed the Payment System and Services Bill 2026, introducing a modern legal framework for digital payments, strengthening oversight, consumer protection and promoting financial inclusion within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.

Five important bills, including those on medical regulation, food safety, and payment systems, were discussed to modernize Dominica’s laws and align with regional CARICOM standards.

The UWI Seismic Research Centre said the earthquake happened at 6:55 pm on February 17, 2026, at a depth of 30 kilometres.