Dominica News

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.

Jasmine Schofield missed her national record by just 0.002 seconds after finishing fourth in her 100m freestyle heat and will return to the pool for her final event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Energy Minister Dr. Vince Henderson said commissioning of Dominica's geothermal energy plant is in its final stages, with operations expected to begin once testing is completed under the power purchase agreement.

The upgraded roadway is expected to improve access for residents, particularly during heavy rainfall, after years of muddy conditions made travel difficult for families, motorists and schoolchildren.

Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria destroyed the Soufrière Preschool, a new early childhood learning centre has been built through a partnership involving Jungle Bay Resort and Spa, community supporters and the Ministry of Education.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and U.S. Charge d'Affaires Karine Sullivan discussed expanding bilateral cooperation, infrastructure development, disaster resilience and investment opportunities during a high-level meeting in Dominica.

Contour Airlines will launch direct flights between Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago from October 5, operating four days a week with onward connections to San Juan and St. Thomas.

The Vieille Case housing project is nearing completion, with 21 hurricane-resilient homes set to be handed over as Dominica continues expanding its climate-resilient housing programme across the island.

Scientists recorded 94 small earthquakes over the past week near Dominica's volcanic system, but authorities say the alert level remains Yellow and there is no indication of an imminent eruption.