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Authorities have launched a major investigation into the large-scale importation of illegal firearms and ammunition into Dominica, with officials confirming multiple interceptions at the island’s ports of entry.Acting Chief of Police Lincoln Corbett revealed during a press conference on Monday that between January and mid-June, 42 firearms and over 200 rounds of ammunition were seized […]

A High Court judge has dismissed a constitutional motion challenging how the Leader of the Opposition is appointed in Dominica’s House of Assembly, ruling the case was “without merit.”The motion, brought by Burney Ryan and supported by a legal team including former Trinidad and Tobago attorney general Anand Ramlogan, argued that the President should have

Dominica is one of 36 countries under review for possible travel restrictions by the United States, according to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, gives the listed nations 60 days to meet specific State Department requirements or face a travel ban.Key concerns cited

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced a series of practical reforms to Dominica’s education system, set to begin with the new school year in September. The changes will focus on early childhood and primary education, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive, engaging, and relevant learning environment.Speaking at an education reform consultation held with school

A major inmate rehabilitation initiative is now underway at the Dominica State Prison, aimed at equipping inmates with skills and education to support their reintegration into society.Acting Superintendent of Prisons, Jeffrey Edmund, says the new initiative focuses on helping inmates develop skills and build confidence as they prepare to re-enter society.Speaking during a recent site

Dominica is set to strengthen its ability to prevent and respond to future health emergencies, thanks to a new regional project launched in Saint Lucia this week.The initiative — “Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Health Threats in the Eastern Caribbean” — is supported by a 24.4 million US dollar grant from the Pandemic

Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Dominica, with a focus on boosting trade and travel between the two Caribbean nations.Speaking alongside Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit at a Meet & Greet in Antigua on Friday night, Browne outlined plans to enhance regional connectivity, including the

Fisheries officials from six OECS member states gathered in Dominica last week to conclude the COASTFISH Project, a regional initiative aimed at promoting sustainable use and co-management of coastal fisheries resources in the Caribbean.Hosted by Dominica’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, the two-day seminar took place at Fort Young Hotel from June

Digicel Dominica has a new leader at the helm. The company has announced the appointment of Melecia Abbot as its new Operations Manager.Abbot, a national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, brings over 12 years of experience with Digicel, having served in leadership roles across the region. Most recently, she was Head of Consumer Sales

Proprietor of Jungle Bay Resort & Spa, Sam Raphael, has announced he will step down as managing director this July.Speaking on local radio, Raphael revealed that he is transitioning leadership to a new managing director as part of a strategic move to take the award-winning eco-resort to its next phase of growth.Raphael, who launched Jungle