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Guyana’s IICA head candidate meets with Panamanian gov’t minister, urges regional strength, strategy
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 10:51 AM / Ibrahim (left) and Panamanian minister. Photo credit: Ministry of Agriculture, Development of PanamaMuhammad Ibrahim, Guyana’s candidate for the role of Director General of the...

Pierre Dismisses Political Jabs, Says Storms, Not his Opponents, Pose Real Threat
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has urged Saint Lucians to take hurricane preparedness seriously, warning that a natural disaster poses the greatest threat to the country’s progress. Speaking at Monday’s weekly Cabinet press briefing, Pierre said...
Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General
“In the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have seen the rise of formidable women leaders in government, the private sector and civil society, yet women remain underrepresented in formal political institutions and upper management roles. Only 2 of...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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The Parliament of Dominica has approved a motion to facilitate an Air Service Agreement between Discover Dominica Authority and United Airlines
The Parliament of Dominica has approved a motion for an increase in a bank guarantee to facilitate an Air Service Agreement between Discover Dominica Authority and United Airlines. The bank guarantee of $7.3 million dollars will now increase to...

A Bill for an Act to establish a Sperm Whale Reserve in Dominica will go back to further consultation
A Bill for an Act to establish a Sperm Whale Reserve in Dominica will go back to further consultation. The legislation was set to be tabled in the Dominica Parliament today. However, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Ministry of the Blue...

STATEMENT: Dominica Freedom Party sounds the alarm on unsustainable debt levels
Dominica Freedom Party - Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at 10:25 AM Disclaimer: The views expressed in this statement do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc, Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. The Dominica Freedom...

Twenty new members welcomed to JCI Dominica
New sworn-in members of JCIJunior Chamber International (JCI) Dominica officially welcomed 20 new members during a ceremony held at the Prevost Cinemall Ballroom on June 14, 2025. The event reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to nurturing...

The Government of Dominica investing $13.4 million dollars into the staging...
The Government of Dominica is investing $13.4 million dollars into the staging of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival. This year’s World Creole Music Festival is scheduled for October 24th, 25th, and 26th. Prime Minister Roosevelt...

Countries where legal drinking age is less than 18
In a lot of countries, the legal drinking age is 18. But did you know that there are some countries where people younger than 18 are legally allowed to buy and drink alcohol? Well, here is a list of these countries and their minimum drinking...

A structural engineer expected on island this week, as investigations continue following the collapse of a concrete roof at the Dominica Grammar School
Home News A structural engineer expected on island this week, as investigations continue following... A structural engineer from St Lucia is expected on island this week, as investigations continue into the cause of the collapse of a concrete roof...

A Bill for an Act to establish a sperm whale reserve in Dominica goes to Parliament on Tuesday
A Bill for an Act to establish a Sperm whale Reserve in the Commonwealth of Dominica and to make provisions for the management of the reserve and other related matters goes to Parliament for the second and third readings on Tuesday. This was...

The Government of Dominica investing $13.4 million dollars into the staging of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival
Home News The Government of Dominica investing $13.4 million dollars into the staging of... The Government of Dominica is investing $13.4 million dollars into the staging of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival. This year’s World...

Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump Really Ban Americans From Leaving the Country?
Amid escalating global tensions, travel may be dangerous. Amid dangerously high tensions in certain parts of the world, many throughout the U.S. have wondered if President Donald Trump has banned Americans from leaving the country until further...

Viva La Carnival is here
Viva La Carnival, the big truck cooler fete, is finally coming to Saint Lucia after making its mark first in Dominica, then Jamaica and Miami. According to Devin St Hilaire, his multicultural diaspora team based in Miami is ready to welcome Saint...

Mehul Choksi’s legal battle: Alleges kidnapping orchestrated by Indian Intelligence
Dominica News Online - Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 7:00 AM Choksi wheeled into court in Dominica in 2021Dominica became the focal point of a dramatic legal battle involving fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, who is suing the Indian government...

NUMC President Toby Freier takes on new role at Allina Health
Longtime New Ulm Medical Center director Toby Freier will take on the role of Vice President of Strategic Market Development and Outreach at Allina Health starting July 1. Photo by Fritz Busch NEW ULM — Longtime New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC)...

Ambassador Wei: China is not involved in domestic politics
China’s ambassador to Grenada, Wei Hongtian has rejected claims that Beijing is seeking to bring about regime change in St Vincent & The Grenadines in the upcoming general election. The ambassador made the statement against the backdrop of renewed...

Thea LaFond-Gadson among 10 candidates for World Athletics Athletes’ Commission
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at 8:41 AM Thea Lafond-GadsonDominican athlete and Olympian, Thea Lafond-Gadson, is among ten candidates vying for six available seats on the World Athletics Athletes’ Commission. Voting is expected...

A Bill for an Act to establish a Sperm Whale Reserve in Dominica goes to Parliament next week for the Second and Third readings
A Bill for an Act to establish a Sperm Whale Reserve in Dominica goes to Parliament on Tuesday for the Second and Third readings. The Act will make provision for the management of the reserve and other related matters. The purposes of the Sperm...