Politics News

Prime Minister Terrance Drew met Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley in Miami on September 28 for an update on government work, national matters and the Federation’s UNGA81 engagements.

Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley used a UNGA81 address to highlight the financial and climate pressures facing Caribbean countries and call for stronger international support for sustainable development.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne met India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York to discuss development partnership, capacity building, climate cooperation and CHOGM.

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.

Dr Denzil Douglas joined CARICOM discussions and a meeting on UN Security Council veto reform as St Kitts and Nevis began its diplomatic programme.

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.

St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Kevin Isaac hosted nearly 200 nationals in London, highlighting the diaspora’s role in supporting national development through expertise, investment and mentorship.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said delays in implementing voter ID were administrative issues and did not compromise the integrity of Dominica’s electoral process.

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.

An online survey of 142 respondents shows Ashma McDougall leading Danny Lugay ahead of the September 7 Roseau North by-election.

The first ELEVATE CSEC cohort achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in English Language and Principles of Business, with 75 per cent passing Human and Social Biology.

Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre has urged Roseau North residents to support Dominica Labour Party candidate Ashma McDougall in the September 7 by-election.

Roseau North voters will elect a new parliamentary representative on September 7 following Miriam Blanchard’s resignation, with Nomination Day set for August 21.

Four years after taking office, the Drew administration highlights progress in water security, renewable energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and social programmes as it enters its fifth year in government.

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.

Public Works employees staged a protest outside Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s office over unpaid wages, overtime and job security before holding talks with the Prime Minister.

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.

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.

The six-week internship places high school and first-year college students in government ministries, giving them practical experience in public service, governance and policy development.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the government will consult stakeholders before tabling a parliamentary resolution on the Citizenship by Investment Programme as international pressure over visa-free travel intensifies.