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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

Dominica is receiving international attention this week after a new BBC Travel feature ranked it among the Caribbean’s top holiday destinations for 2025. The article, praises the island as “The Nature Island” and one of the region’s most unspoiled getaways. According to the report, Dominica’s lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and vibrant Kalinago culture

The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority will officially launch Mas Domnik 2026 this evening. The event, open to the public, marks the start of one of the Caribbean’s most culturally rich Carnival seasons. Known as “The Real Mas,” Mas Domnik is one of the region’s oldest Carnival traditions, blending African, European, French,

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has extended warm congratulations to Dr. Godwin Friday and his party on their decisive election victory in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Speaking this morning, the Prime Minister praised the peaceful conduct of the polls and said Dominica looks forward to strengthened cooperation at the OECS, CARICOM, and bilateral levels. Mr.

Parliament on Tuesday evening approved the Highway Maintenance Levy Act 2025 with minor amendments, paving the way for the reintroduction of the levy from October 1st next year. Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre said the levy, which was removed in 2022 when global fuel prices spiked, is now necessary to support the government’s expanding investment

In sports, The Dominica Football Association is gearing up for a major moment in women’s sports, as the Senior Women’s National Team known as the Sisserou Girls prepares to take on Jamaica in a CONCACAF Women’s Qualifier. The match kicks off this Saturday, November 29th, at 3 p.m. at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in