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The Dominica Police Force has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on illegal firearms following an arrest made during Independence Carnival celebrations on Tuesday, November 4th. Police say 20-year-old Zendel Etienne of Loubiere was found with a black Taurus 9mm pistol, its serial number obliterated, along with 12 rounds of ammunition concealed on his person. Etienne was […]

Dominica has once again put itself in the spotlight on the global tourism stage. At the 32nd World Travel Awards, the island was named the Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination, a recognition of its stunning natural beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism. Jungle Bay Resort and Spa was also honored as the Caribbean’s Leading Retreat, while

The Pan American Health Organization says the Americas has lost its measles-free status after sustained transmission was confirmed in Canada. PAHO’s regional commission met in Mexico City this month and determined that measles has been circulating in Canada for more than a year—ending the region’s elimination status for the third time. So far this year,

China said Monday it is making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, a key issue for President Donald Trump during recent talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they aimed to take steps to ease a trade war. Beijing announced new export restrictions on 13

The government of Dominica is moving to modernize its justice system with plans to introduce electronic recording in the Magistrates Court by 2025. Minister for National Security and Legal Affairs, Rayburn Blackmoore, made the announcement during a handover ceremony of the PACE Justice Project on Friday. He said a formal request will be sent to

Dominica on Sunday joined countries around the world in observing Remembrance Day, honoring the brave men and women who served and sacrificed during the two World Wars. A solemn ceremony was held at the Cenotaph in Roseau, where government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, uniformed organizations, and citizens gathered to pay their respects. The

China and Dominica have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing shared development goals following recent high-level engagements between the two nations. During the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held on October 13 in China, President Sylvanie Burton joined global counterparts to discuss advancing women’s empowerment. President of China Xi Jinping delivered the

Dominica has once again made its mark in regional education, with several students earning top spots on the 2025 Caribbean Examinations Council CCSLC Merit List. Leading the way are three students from the Arthur Waldron Seventh-Day Adventist Academy, who swept the top three regional rankings in French. In addition, the Castle Bruce Secondary School secured

A team of local utility workers from the Dominica Electricity services ltd (DOMLEC) is on its way to Jamaica this week to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The five-member crew is being deployed under the CARILEC Caribbean Disaster Assistance Programme, known as CDAP. They will spend the next month on

Saint Lucians will go to the polls on Monday, December 1, 2025, to elect a new government, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced during a national address on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister confirmed that he has advised the Governor General to dissolve Parliament on Monday, November 10, clearing the way for the official campaign