Written by Amara Campbell
Published On 2026-10-22 09:16:03
From joining Dominica Social Security as a junior clerk in 1980 to becoming its Executive Director, Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas has spent decades serving the institution and contributing to the country’s social protection system.
Dominica secures three Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2026 Awards for Geothermal Energy milestones
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-20 10:31:56
Dominica earned three honours at CREF 2026 for its geothermal energy project, financing programme and energy leadership, highlighting its efforts to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-19 12:04:47
Dominica’s 26th World Creole Music Festival is scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, featuring artists including Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton and Maxi Priest.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-17 18:56:36
Dominica’s Daniel Ali Shillingford and veteran coach Mc Neil Jules will represent the country at the Panamerican Elite Continental Championships in Puebla, Mexico.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-15 19:26:17
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Ministry of Health will pay the salaries of 16 doctors at Dominica-China Friendship Hospital after concerns were raised over unpaid September wages.
Written by Amara Campbell
Published On 2026-10-13 17:37:35
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-09 18:50:03
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.
Written by Amara Campbell
Published On 2026-10-08 18:58:28
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-08 09:01:30
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-10-07 09:55:28
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-27 10:39:07
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has outlined immediate road works at Aux Delices and on the Petite Savanne-Delices alternative route following a recent landslide.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-25 13:50:12
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-24 17:59:26
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-23 11:46:37
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.
Written by Amara Campbell
Published On 2026-09-20 10:26:12
Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns in October 2026, with music, food, heritage, film and community events continuing through November 4.
Written by Amara Campbell
Published On 2026-09-16 17:06:53
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.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-15 12:18:39
Sixteen families received the keys to new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill as Dominica expanded its national housing programme.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-12 19:36:18
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said delays in implementing voter ID were administrative issues and did not compromise the integrity of Dominica’s electoral process.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-11 07:00:30
Sixteen families in Woodford Hill will receive new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes as Dominica continues expanding its national housing programme.
Written by Anglina Byron
Published On 2026-09-10 13:20:00
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.
