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The Dominica Police Force has announced a change in the dates for Police Week 2025. Originally scheduled for this month, the celebrations have been moved to November 15th to 23rd, following Independence activities. Acting Police Chief Lincoln Corbett explained that the postponement was due to logistical challenges, including ongoing training and efforts to register illegal […]

The Government of Dominica has handed over 11 new fishing vessels to fishers, strengthening the island’s fishing industry and supporting local livelihoods. The boats, built locally and valued at nearly half a million Eastern Caribbean dollars, are part of the Emergency Agriculture, Livelihood and Climate Resilience Project, which aims to rebuild the sector after Hurricane

Magistrate Gloria Augustus is calling for greater support services for victims of domestic and gender-based violence, including the establishment of a much-needed shelter. Speaking at Lifeline Ministries’ graduation ceremony for survivor supporters and ‘Peaced Together’ graduates last week, Magistrate Augustus noted that too often survivors are left without safe housing or stability after leaving abusive

In sports, Dominica’s senior women’s football team suffered a heavy 5–0 defeat to St. Lucia in the WIFA Women’s Championship on Tuesday. St. Lucia struck twice in the 20th and 21st minutes, unsettling Dominica early before adding three more goals in the second half. Coach Ronnie Gustav acknowledged the gulf in quality, noting St. Lucia’s

Health Minister Cassani Laville has urged citizens to see patient safety not just as a policy, but as a personal responsibility. This as Dominica joined the global community on Wednesday in marking World Patient Safety Day 2025 under the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child.” Speaking at a ceremony to mark the

In sports, Dominican batsman Alick Athanaze has earned a place in the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against India from October 2nd to 14th. The tour, which will be the West Indies’ first Test series in India since 2018 and part of the ICC World Test Championship, sees Athanaze named among

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy has distributed 73 stainless steel tables to 53 agro-processors under the Dominica Agriculture Emergency Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday morning with government officials, World Bank representatives, beneficiaries and the media in attendance. The tables, valued at approximately $268,000, are

The Dominica Police Force has taken a major step towards modernizing its operations with the handover of new equipment for a pilotPolice Records Management Information System today. The system, an open-source platform already in use in six Caribbean countries, will allow police officers to capture, store, and manage case reports and operational information more efficiently.

The President’s Charities Foundation is preparing to host its Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, October 11th, at Jungle Bay Resort and Spa in Soufrière. The formal evening, graced by President Sylvanie Burton and her husband, will feature a three-course dinner and live entertainment. Proceeds will go directly to organizations that support children, the elderly, persons

Environment and Kalinago Upliftment Minister, Cozier Frederick, has called on Dominicans to move from science to action in the fight against ozone depletion and climate change. Speaking at a ceremony to mark International Ozone Day on Tuesday, the Minister said that while Dominica has a small carbon footprint, the island remains on the frontline of