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Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has announced that he has received serious death threats as St Vincent and the Grenadines is preparing for a significant pivotal election this month. While making the announcement, the Prime Minister said that he is not phased by the threats. According to him, the threat was posted by someone in social […]

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday evening while taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others. The aircraft, bound for Honolulu, went down around 5:15 p.m. after flames were seen on its left wing. Video footage showed the plane briefly

The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence has confirmed that Dominican students in Jamaica and Cuba are safe as both countries prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.According to Minister for Education Octavia Alfred, students in Jamaica have adequate supplies and are housed safely, while those in Cuba are under

Fans of the World Creole Music Festival were left disappointed as international artist Kehlani was unable to perform, citing safety concerns caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Discover Dominica Authority confirmed that her chartered flight could not land due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. Despite efforts to secure an alternate flight, Kehlani was unable to

The Dominica Freedom Party is mourning the passing of Mr. Julius Timothy, describing him as a devoted public servant who made lasting contributions to national development. Mr. Timothy, who passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, was the Managing Director of AC Shillingford and Company Limited and served as Parliamentary Representative for Roseau North from

Top U.S. and Chinese officials have agreed on a preliminary framework for a trade deal, set to be finalized by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this week. The agreement would pause planned U.S. tariffs of 100 percent on Chinese goods and delay China’s new export controls on rare earth minerals by a year.

Police are investigating the death of a local woman found this morning in Roseau. Cleopatra Williams, a 68-year-old woman of Pottersville and known as a vagrant, was discovered deceased on the promenade between two stalls. Cause of death remains unknown at this time. The police are conducting investigations.Kairi news will bring you more information when

A cluster of five earthquakes struck the Atlantic near Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Antigua and Barbuda early this morning, sending tremors across the region. According to the UWI Seismic Research Centre, the quakes occurred within an hour, with magnitudes ranging from 4.2 to as high as 6.7. The strongest, a magnitude 6.7 quake, struck at 8:38

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy is joining the global community to celebrate World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” A week of activities has been organized to highlight sustainable food systems, youth engagement, and national efforts toward food security. Events began

The Dominica Bar Association is calling for the immediate suspension of the Ministry of Legal Affairs’ new “night court” initiative. The programme, which introduced Magistrates’ Court sittings from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, took effect on September 8.President of the Association, Noelize Knight Didier says while the Association supports the Ministry’s aim