Dominica’s prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit is reporting that the relationship between Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago remains “solid.”

Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to vote against Dominica’s appeal to the Organization of American States (OAS) for a two year waiver on its fees owed to the institution has met with outrage, disbelief and disgust within the country.

Dominica is reeling from the news that its rare and exotic parrots have been illegally smuggled out of the country with the assistance of government workers.

Scientific investigators at the University of Washington Medical Centre have successfully tested a contraceptive pill for men.

On February 28, 2018, Dominican born attorney, Garvin Gauss Ambrose was sworn in as a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

“This stuff will fly you straight to Mars,” Capt. Jerry Dawa warned while pouring another rum punch. It was only my first refill, though I quickly understood that a second would be entirely beside the ...

ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica on Friday blamed economic sanctions by the United States and Canada for setting “the stage for the worsening” socio-economic and political environment in Venezuela as ...

LONDON, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite being at the forefront of climate change, having been faced with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and Storm Erika a few years ago, Dominica sends a ...

Dominica is a wild place, but nothing in its wilds can hurt you. No venomous snakes lurk along the jungle trails. No deadly insects skitter beneath the layer of duff that carpets the rain-forest floor ...

LONDON, England — A report prepared by multinational accounting firm Ernst and Young (EY) and published on Tuesday, concludes that Dominica’s citizenship by investment (CBI) programme does not ...

BVI’s Akrisa Eristee is a strong medal prospect for the U-17 400m. The U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Dominica may be fielding relatively small teams for the 48th annual CARIFTA games ...

Dominica - Eighteen months have come and gone since the worst Hurricane in Dominica’s history. The island’s forests, reduced to piles of broken roots and bare branches, have since formed new ...

One of the Caribbean’s most ambitious green energy projects is getting a major boost from the World Bank. The global institution has approved a $27 million project to support the construction of a 7mw ...

LONDON--(Business Wire)--A report recently published by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) details the fiscal performance of each of its member countries. The report, titled the ‘Regional Economic ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 19, CMC – The economic outlook for Dominica this year is favourable and growth is being projected at two per cent, the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has ...

Tourism Minister, Senator Robert Tonge is reporting an increase in visitor arrivals for Mas Domnik 2019. Tonge, who was addressing the final Carnival press conference for 2019 held at the Prevo Cinemall on Friday, said for the full period, the...

General Secretary of the Public Service Union (PSU), Thomas Letang has said that the PSU will be holding a national rally on the 11th of April to discuss salary negotiations. “A massive rally is planned for Thursday, the 11th of...

A number of families on island will benefit from the construction of 500 homes, an initiative now underway, according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.  “This week I will be signing off for another 500 homes with MMCE [ Montreal Management...

Dominica Joins the rest of the international Community in observance of World Water Day 2019 today. As part of the celebrations Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Ltd (DOWASCO) will be holding a water exhibition at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium from...

One police officer was injured in an accident which took place in the Kalinago Territory last weekend. The officer, who is attached to the Salybia Police Station, was the sole occupant of the vehicle when the incident took place. Reports...

March 20, 2019 His Excellency Li Keqiang Premier of the State Council The People’s Republic of China   Your Excellency, It is with a sense of deep satisfaction that I extend my congratulations, as we celebrate fifteen years of the...

By Hon. Lennox Linton, Parliamentary Opposition Leader March 12, 2019   On this proud occasion of the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the Peoples Republic of China, born out of our nation’s recognition and support...

Minister of the Environment, Climate Resilience, Disaster Management and Urban Renewal, Joseph Isaac has pledged his unwavering support to the staff of Abilities Unlimited – The Workshop for the Blind. The minister’s promise was made during a courtesy call on...

National Director of Special Olympics Dominica, Ainsworth Irish has lauded the athletes of the Special Olympics Dominica team for their excellent performance at the just-ended Special Olympics World Games in in Abu Dhabi. The team received three gold medals, three...

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Down syndrome International (DSi) encourages friends all over the world to choose their own activities and events on WDSD to help...

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti — Nine days after Haiti’s violent street protests began on February 7, 2019, the government finally broke its silence and civil unrest came to a halt. An increase in food prices has prompted residents of Port-au-Prince and other major cities to demonstrate against the endemic corruption contributing to the country’s socio-economic […]

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NEW YORK, USA — The “protracted crisis” in Venezuela has led to an “alarming escalation of tensions”, Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN’s political and peacebuilding chief, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. She said that the “grim reality” facing the country, according to available information, showed a deteriorating economy, with citizens dying of preventable causes, […]

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By Caribbean News Now contributor BASSETERRE, St Kitts — Following a series of reports by Caribbean News Now regarding rampant fraud in the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment programme (CIP), which were recently picked up by Gulf News – a widely read publication in the Middle East – the government has been engaged […]

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By Sloan Smith NASSAU, Bahamas — The US Department of State on Monday reissued a level two travel advisory for The Bahamas, warning US citizens to “exercise increased caution” when visiting the country due to crime. However, minister of tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar on Tuesday called the warning “negligible”, and insisted that the government will push back […]

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WASHINGTON, USA — The World Justice Project, headquartered in Washington, DC, has ranked Antigua and Barbuda at number three in the Caribbean in relation to upholding the rule of law. Only Barbados and St Kitts and Nevis surpass Antigua and Barbuda. The World Justice Project released its annual report for 2019 this morning in Washington. […]

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