Politics News

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.

Parliament approved a resolution setting 12 principles for negotiations with Washington, requiring case-by-case approvals, security checks and full funding commitments before any migrant transfers can proceed.

During the ASPIRE Savings Account Deposit Exercise, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew pledged to personally match each participating child's savings deposit up to EC$200 to encourage financial literacy and saving habits.

The announcement followed a meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit and the Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities, where officials discussed improving inclusion, advocacy and policy coordination.

Speaking at regional meetings in Martinique and Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Caribbean countries must work together to tackle cross-border security, cyber threats and climate-related risks.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with discussions focusing on sustainable development, climate resilience and Taiwan’s continued support for St. Kitts and Nevis.

Martinique officially became CARICOM's seventh Associate Member after France and the regional bloc completed all legal requirements, allowing the French territory to participate in CARICOM meetings and regional initiatives.

The five Eastern Caribbean countries operating CBI programmes will send a high-level delegation to Brussels to discuss the EU's proposal to phase out citizenship by investment programmes by 2028.

CARICOM leaders agreed to use a Trinidad and Tobago state-owned ferry as a temporary cargo service while a permanent regional ferry network is developed to reduce freight costs and strengthen intra-Caribbean trade.

Premier Mark Brantley urged OECS governments to reduce their reliance on Citizenship by Investment revenues, warning that the EU's planned phase-out poses a serious economic challenge for the region.

Dominica will take over the rotating chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council during a ceremony that will also mark the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar's peg to the US dollar.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett were seen speaking ahead of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, signalling continued diplomatic engagement despite recent disagreements.