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The Government of Dominica has announced a new gun amnesty program, aimed at reducing the number of illegal firearms on the island.National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore made the announcement following two recent shootings that left one person dead and three others injured. He warned that the government is determined to prevent gun violence from becoming […]

Local Redemptorist Priest reverend Father Franklin Cuffy says while he is happy for the level of discussions at that went on at the two day Cannabis symposium hosted in Dominica last week, the discussions should be taken even one step further.Father Cuffy, who has given over 40 years of his life to the priesthood says

Dominica’s tourism sector is getting a major boost with the launch of a new Caribbean airline service connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico to Dominica. Tourism Minister Denise Charles-Pemberton announced the development, calling it a vital step in restoring regional travel links and making it easier for visitors from key markets like Trinidad, Toronto, and New

The Youth Development Division has launched its annual Summer Day Camps across Dominica from Monday July 14 to August 15, 2025, offering children a rich mix of educational, cultural, and recreational activities which are all free of charge. The camps will operate in all 21 constituencies, with five locations in the Western District: Mahaut, Salisbury,

Minister for Housing and Urban Development Hon. Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, says cannabis has always been negatively perceived as a recreational drug with high abuse potential and associated illegal trade, leading to its classification as a scheduled drug with no recognized medical use which has influenced public opinion.She was speaking at a Cannabis symposium to underscore Dominica’s

The Dominican Association of Teachers (DAT) wrapped up its 2025 Summer Institute with a closing ceremony celebrating two weeks of professional development for local educators. Held under the theme “Equipping Educators to Lead, Innovate and Inspire: Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Education in Dominica,” the institute focused on fostering an education system rooted in equity, innovation,

The Canefield Airport will once again come alive when the Nature Island Bikers and 767 Bikers launch the second edition of Bike Fest 2025 at next Monday.The event drew several bikers and hundreds of Dominicans and overseas nationals for a time of fun and display in Canefield last year and is expected be bigger in

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on Dominicans to remain calm in light of reports suggesting the possibility of U.S. visa restrictions.Speaking during a press conference on Monday, the Prime Minister said the government has not received any official notice from the United States regarding visa bans, but has already begun proactive engagement to clarify

The Ministry of Education has announced plans to replace traditional end-of-year school exams with standardized national assessments across key grade levels, as part of a broader education reform initiative set to begin in September 2025.Speaking at the official release of the 2025 Grade 6 National Assessment results on Friday, Minister for Education Octavia Alfred stated

Dominica’s Environment Minister, Hon. Cozier Frederick, has been officially appointed to the UNFCCC Facilitative Working Group (FWG) of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP), representing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the global stage.The announcement came during the group’s 13th meeting in Bonn, Germany, which concluded on Friday, June 13. Frederick joins the