Dominica News

Dominica will hold a by-election in Roseau North following the resignation of MP Miriam Blanchard on medical grounds, with authorities assuring continued representation.

Windsor Park Sports Stadium Lighting is expected to be illuminated by the end of June 2026 as other infrastructure developments are underway. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit called on residents to review emergency plans and stay alert, citing recent flooding and landslides as a reminder of the importance of hurricane preparedness.

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.