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Dominica’s first geothermal power plant is just weeks away from going live, marking a major breakthrough in the nation’s drive toward clean, affordable energy. The 10-megawatt facility at Laudat, built by Ormat Technologies, is now in the final commissioning stage after years of work in challenging volcanic terrain. Energy Minister Dr. Vince Henderson says the […]

The Dominica Association of Persons Living with Disabilities has emphasized the urgent need for improved accessibility for persons with disabilities across the island. Speaking on Kairi FM’s Heng Program as part of Disability Enlightenment Week activities, Executive Director of the DAPD Earnica Esprit highlighted the importance of access to both education and public facilities. She

The Government of Dominica, in partnership with the People’s Republic of China, is moving forward with plans to rehabilitate the North Coast Road from Borough Square to Pagua, Hatton Garden. The 36-kilometre project, funded as a grant by China, follows discussions between Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Chinese leaders. A Chinese technical team is on

The OECS Commission has congratulated Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre on his electoral victory in Saint Lucia, praising the peaceful and orderly democratic process. It acknowledges his leadership and the electorate’s confidence in his vision, and expresses readiness to collaborate with his administration on regional integration, sustainable development, resilience, and good governance. The Commission also

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Democrats have announced plans to file a new War Powers Resolution if the Trump administration carries out military strikes in Venezuela. They warned that unauthorized action would be a “colossal and costly mistake” risking U.S. service members’ lives. The concerns come amid reports that the US Defense Secretary

Dominica’s Carnival season stepped into high gear this weekend with the official unveiling of the six contestants vying for the title of Miss Dominica 2026. The young ladies made their first public appearance at the official launch of Mas Dominik 2026 on Friday. Chairperson of the Queen Show Committee, Charlene White-Christian says this year’s pageant,

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially ended, closing out a year of unusual extremes. This season saw 13 named storms, including five hurricanes and four major hurricanes, slightly below average in number but remarkable in intensity. Three Category 5 hurricanes—Erin, Humberto, and Melissa—accounted for over 70 percent of the season’s total storm energy, making

The Government of Dominica has confirmed a new national minimum wage structure, set to take effect today December 1, 2025. The announcement follows months of review by the Minimum Wage Advisory Board, which examined local labour conditions and wage trends across the OECS. The updated rates—approved by Cabinet under the Labour Standards Order of 2025—introduce

St. Lucians go to the polls today to elect a new government, with both major parties appealing to voters and seeking divine guidance in the process. Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, leading the St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) into a general election for the second consecutive time, remains confident that his party will maintain or

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but provided no details about the conversation, describing it simply as “a phone call.” The call, first reported earlier this month, reportedly included discussion of a possible meeting in the U.S. The announcement comes as Trump balances aggressive rhetoric