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Jamaica and the global music community are mourning the death of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who passed away at age 81. His wife, Latifa, confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram post on Monday morning, saying he “crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.” A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring […]

The Dominica State College has officially unveiled the six young women vying for the Miss DSC Mas Jamboree 2026 crown. The contestants were presented and sashed during a ceremony on Thursday, marking the start of their pageant journey and the return of the event to Dominica’s Carnival calendar after a five-year break. This year’s pageant

The Government of Dominica is stepping up efforts to promote healthier eating in schools. From November 20th to 24th, under a partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency and PAHO, local authorities will receive guidance and training to implement new nutrition standards for foods and drinks sold or served in schools. The initiative comes in

The Ministry of Education has received over 100 copies of Annou Apwann Kwéyòl, a new publication aimed at strengthening the teaching of the Creole language in Dominica’s primary schools. The book, developed by the Konmite Pou Etid Kweyol, was written by Sonia Magloire Akpa, Magalie Celestine, and Charlene White-Christian. It is designed to help students

A woman who allegedly posted an image of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s private residence on social media and urged the Venezuelan government to target it has been ordered detained, the Trinidad Guardian reported Friday. According to the publication, the detention order signed on November 12 and gazette on Thursday directs authorities to take the

It took an extra day, but delegates at COP30, the United Nations’ climate conference, have reached a deal on a final agreement. The agreement, however, falls far short of the high expectations many delegates, environmental groups and non-governmental organizations had going into the annual conference in Brazil. Despite more than 80 countries calling for a

Dominica’s police force has destroyed a large quantity of illegal drugs, demonstrating the results of their hard work and commitment to keeping the nation’s streets safe. The operation, held earlier today, saw cocaine with a street value of 52 million Eastern Caribbean dollars and cannabis valued at 1.2 million dollars destroyed. These substances were seized

The Rotary Club of Dominica has officially welcomed a new group of young leaders into the Interact Club at the Dominica State College. The induction ceremony, held on November 13, saw dozens of students take the Interact pledge, committing themselves to community service and leadership. As part of the event, the Rotary Club also awarded

Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is celebrating major global recognition after earning five honours in Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards. The Roseau waterfront resort was voted Best Overall and also topped the categories for Quality of Resort, Quality of Staff, Quality of Rooms, and Value. In a release, General Manager Ronson Dalyrample

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, hosted a focus group discussion aimed at strengthening food security and reducing the impact of non-communicable diseases in Dominica. The session, supported by the University of Florida, brought together health professionals, agricultural officials, educators, and technical officers to explore how locally produced foods can