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Two-day practical training combines soil scanning, digital calculation tools and hands-on fertigation to promote efficient input use and improved vegetable productivity.

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Anguilla will host a series of CARICOM statistical meetings later this month, bringing together statisticians and other stakeholders to discuss how better data collection and analysis can support development planning and resilience across the Caribbean.

Dominica’s agricultural sector received international recognition on October 15, 2026, when Gilles Carbon-Jno.

A celebration of Dominica’s cultural heritage will take centre stage on Wednesday, October 21, when four contestants compete in the National Miss Wob Dwiyet Pageant at the Massacre Indoor Sporting Facility.

Construction of Dominica’s International Airport at Wesley continues to advance, with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) piping installation now underway at the Air Traffic Control Tower.

Dominica is among five Caribbean countries participating in a new US$6.75 million regional initiative aimed at improving how governments collect, manage and use climate information to guide national development and decision-making.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Small Business Development, Daren Pinard, has called on small businesses to identify opportunities to help improve their businesses.

The latest Bouyon release from Dominican artist Reo (Dario Sebastien), “Jolie BB”, featuring Martinican singer Maurane Voyer, has racked up over 100,000 views on YouTube in only one week.

Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort in Roseau has recorded a significant increase in recognition at Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2027 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning 13 accolades, eight more than the five it received in 2026.

The Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) is reporting progress in addressing salary disputes and working conditions at several institutions, although concerns remain over employees at two organizations who have reportedly gone more than a decade without p…

ANNOUNCEMENT DOWASCO informs residents in ROSEAU, ELMSHALL, BATH ESTATE, CASTLE COMFORT, FORTUNE, KINGSHILL and MORNE BRUCE that the current interruption in their water supply is as a result of EMERGENCY repairs on the main supply line on Independence Str…

Dominican cooperative advocate Vernice Bellony has received the OECS Credit Union Pioneer & Legacy Award in recognition of her longstanding role in advancing the cooperative movement and strengthening the credit union sector.

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the long-serving Director of the Dominica Social Security (DSS), Janice Jean Jacques Thomas, will be honored with a National Day award on November 3, 2026, coinciding with the island’s Indepen…

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From Dominica to Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and across the wider Caribbean, artificial intelligence is changing how people work, learn and do business, but as the region embraces new technologies, an important question is emerging: Are we paying enough a…

The Government of Dominica is moving to address concerns about inconsistent garbage collection, with 12 additional garbage trucks expected to arrive on the island before Christmas.

Two emerging Caribbean professionals, Christianna Paul of Dominica and Tristan Ward of Barbados, have been chosen to participate in a regional climate leadership programme organised by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC).

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The Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean has marked its 65th anniversary with a celebration in St Lucia, reflecting on more than six decades of volunteer service, community partnerships and educational development across the region.

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Mia Mottley’s call for “Slave” to join the CXC syllabus drew the headlines from Sparrow’s farewell.

The Electoral Office of the Commonwealth of Dominica has announced that the distribution of national Voter ID Cards is actively continuing across the island.

Windwards Cricket Inc. has officially unveiled its 15-member contracted squad for the highly anticipated 2027 Men’s First Class season, signalling a fresh chapter for the regional franchise.

Dominica’s efforts to develop geothermal energy have received major regional recognition, with the country securing two project awards and a leadership honour at the 2026 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF).

United Progressive Party (UPP) representative Loftus Durand has urged Dominica’s opposition groups to hold substantive discussions about constituency representation, saying cooperation should extend beyond joint statements on electoral reform.

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Opposition parties and electoral reform advocates in Dominica are calling for reliable supplies at the registry, saying a reported paper shortage created difficulties for citizens seeking documents needed for voter confirmation and registration.

Prime Minister Bruce Roosevelt Skerrit has described the late Slinger Francisco, known as ‘The Mighty Sparrow ’, as “an extraordinary, talented, musical genius.”

East Central FC continues to lead the DFA Division One League Tier 1 standings, remaining unbeaten after eight matches.

The recent Roseau North by-election has prompted calls for better communication between Dominica’s election authorities, candidates and voters, with opposition speakers alleging confusion over identification requirements and polling arrangements.

Dominica has welcomed a new ambassador from the Swiss Confederation, with His Excellency Pascal Bornoz formally presenting his credentials to President Sylvanie Burton during a ceremony held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the State House Conference Cen…

United Progressive Party (UPP) representative Loftus Durand has called for greater attention to disabled, elderly and homebound electors, warning that some eligible citizens may still be unable to access Dominica’s voter confirmation services.

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Attorney and United Workers Party (UWP) Salisbury candidate Cara Shillingford has raised concerns that married and divorced women are facing unequal treatment during Dominica’s voter confirmation exercise, with some reportedly asked to obtain civil records

Eighty-three people took part in Dominica’s 2026 World Heart Day Hike on September 26, with the annual event bringing together residents for a morning focused on physical activity and cardiovascular health.

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Dominica Freedom Party General Secretary Paul Baron called on the Electoral Commission to publish a detailed accounting of the money and resources supporting voter confirmation, saying funding announcements alone do not demonstrate that centres were adequ…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy will host a virtual discussion on Lethal Yellowing Disease (LYD) on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

WE United FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 Dominica Football Association (DFA) U15 Boys League after ending their campaign with an emphatic 6–0 victory over Goodwill Runners at the DFA Technical Centre.

The Government of Dominica has reported continued progress on the Loubiere – Grand Bay Road Project, while expressing appreciation to residents and motorists for their cooperation and patience as construction works continue along the important southern co…

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Opposition parties and electoral reform advocates in Dominica have united in calling for an extension of the voter confirmation period, warning that documentation problems, inaccessible services and administrative shortcomings could prevent eligible citiz…

Dominica is set to have a new electricity tariff from November 1, 2026, following approval by the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC).

Thursday, October 8, marks the official start of the 2026-2027 cruise ship season.

One year after four CARICOM countries began allowing their nationals to move more freely across their borders, 939 people have been processed under the arrangement, with hundreds gaining the right to remain indefinitely.

“Thirty organizations call for voter confirmation extension in Dominica,” published on October 5, 2026, has been retracted by the Editor.

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