Dominica News

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.

The prime ministers of Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis met in Roseau to discuss regional integration and preparations for the upcoming CARICOM summit.

On February 11, Dominica will host four cruise ships, including MV Jewel of the Seas and MV Seabourn Ovation, bringing a combined total of 6,118 passengers.

The pageant, held in Dominica and judged over several rounds, crowned Kia Kirwan of Antigua and Barbuda as first runner-up and Ariel Bushay of Anguilla as second runner-up.

PM Skerrit expressed delight at the ceremony, calling the facility a valuable investment in the community, youth and the overall wellness of Dominica.

A plaque exchange ceremony was held onboard MV Brilliance of the Seas, while passengers enjoyed Dominica’s culture, music and cuisine.

From February 1, 2026, citizens of the Dominican Republic can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 180 days following cabinet approval.

The government says the initiative aims to boost agricultural production by giving young and land-constrained farmers affordable access to state-owned land.

Prime Minister Skerrit outlined key developments and goals for Dominica’s future.

The Caribbean’s most original carnival runs from January 17 to February 18, 2026, blending African and French traditions while boosting tourism and the local economy.

Activities such as hiking, canyoning, river swimming, hot springs, scuba diving and whale watching have remained core drivers of tourism growth in Dominica.

Residents, visitors, and Carnival lovers took to the streets in their cultural attire, marking a colourful start to the season.

The event will be held on February 28, 2026, with freewill offerings supporting social causes and powerful nights of ‘Tehillah: Heartfelt Worship.’

Currently, around 1,100 Dominicans are employed at the construction site of the international airport.