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Community livelihoods and cultural heritage in Dominica will take the spotlight this week at the Twelfth Annual E.O. LeBlanc Memorial Lecture, hosted by the UWI Global Campus Dominica and the Division of Culture. This year’s lecture will feature a panel discussion exploring how traditional practices and modern innovations help build resilient Dominican communities. Panellists include […]

Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez has claimed that Washington was warned of a “false flag operation” allegedly planned by extremist elements of the Venezuelan opposition to plant explosives at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. Rodríguez said the warning was communicated to the United States through three different channels and that a European embassy had

A top U.S. health official on Monday called for the combined measles-mumps-rubella shot to be broken up, drawing a quick rebuke from vaccine maker Merck which said there is no scientific evidence that shows any benefit to doing so. The U.S. CDC earlier on Monday pulled broad support for COVID-19 shots, saying they should be

The Ministry of National Security has announced that the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force will soon receive ten new vehicles as part of government’s continued efforts to combat gun violence and improve public safety. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore announced the acquisition during a recent press briefing, noting that the vehicles are expected to

Dominica and Barbados have taken a major step toward deepening regional tourism ties. The two countries, through the Discover Dominica Authority and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sustainable tourism and create new, shared vacation experiences for travelers. Tourism Director and CEO of the Discover Dominica Authority Marva

The People’s Action Theatre is set to restage Alwin Bully’s iconic 1975 play Streak in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The revival seeks to reignite interest in Dominican theater while educating younger generations about the play’s social, political, and cultural significance. Performances will take place on November 1 and 2, 2025, at St. Gerard’s Hall,

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says government is moving ahead with plans for the construction of the Thea Lafond Sports Track in Portsmouth. Speaking at his monthly press conference, the Prime Minister said land acquisition and initial studies have been completed, with a master plan now being developed for the area. The facility will include an

Dominica will join Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Belize in launching the full free movement of CARICOM nationals today October 1st. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced the historic step at a press conference on Monday, saying citizens of the four countries will be able to live, work, and remain indefinitely without the need