At the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, denounced the establishment of a new form of dictatorship in the globalized world, marked by the philosophy of dispossession and the use of force as a daily practice by the United States, to the detriment of the international order that emerged after World War II. The Cuban Foreign Minister warned that, beyond ideologies

The GEMS Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd Phillip Nassief Entrepreneurship Challenge (PNEC), a premier platform designed to stimulate innovation and sustainable enterprise development within Dominica’s hospitality and tourism supply chain. Following a highly competitive pitch event, hosted on February 19 featuring six dynamic entrepreneurs, the 2026 winners are: 1st Place – ShopDM (Founder: Davidson Edwards), 2nd Place – Bonnit Enterprise (Founder: Naomi

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will participate in the Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from February 24-27, 2026, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.” The meeting will be chaired by Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and current CARICOM Chair. The opening ceremony takes place on Tuesday, Febr

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will participate in the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will contribute to high-level discussions on global investment trends and the future of tourism in an evolving international landscape. The summit runs from February 3-5, under the theme, 'Shaping Future Governments.' Prime Minister Skerrit is scheduled to speak on two featured roundtables: The Future of Investments and The Future of Tourism. His par

The Dominica Athletics Association (DAA) is proud to announce an exciting partnership with Niagara Water, distributed locally by J. Astaphans & Co. Ltd . This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening athlete support and advancing the development of athletics across the island. Under this partnership, Niagara Water will supply its premium bottled water to support the hydration needs of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers across the DAA’s full c

There are no talks with the US government, except for technical contacts in the area of migration. We have always been willing to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with the various US administrations, including the current one, on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, principles of international law, mutual benefit without interference in internal affairs, and with full respect for our independence. The origin and extreme tightening of the blockade have no

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has formally written to the President of the United States seeking clarification and urgent dialogue following the Proclamation issued on 16 December 2025, which announced partial restrictions on the entry of Dominican nationals into the United States. Dominica respects the sovereign right of the United States to protect its national security and public safety and shares those objectives. However, the Government notes with concer

“Sustainability is not charity, it’s smart business,” said the UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Simon Springett, at the opening of a vibrant UN and private sector forum this week. The event, hosted by the UN and the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), brought together a variety of UN agencies [i] , the Government of Barbados, academics, international financial institutions and an impressive array of private sector entities from two

In recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month, Digicel Business, in partnership with Symptai, is offering a complimentary dark web scan to Caribbean businesses. ​ ​ Cybercrime is a growing threat, and the Caribbean is often seen as an easy target due to limited local expertise. As the region rapidly embraces digital transformation—from online banking and e-government services to remote work and e-learning—it faces both tremendous opportunities and heightened risks.​ Agains

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is excited to announce a three-day immersive strategic session designed to prepare stakeholders in Carriacou and Petite Martinique for the 2025/2026 tourism season. This initiative aims to enhance brand positioning, messaging, and provide general information on the GTA’s focus for 2026 and beyond. The sessions will commence on Wednesday, November 12, with a visit to Petite Martinique. On Thursday, November 13, the CEO of the GTA will presen

The Jamaica-based company scales up relief efforts with additional care packages, free mobile plans and other vital supplies to help communities recover from the storm — Digicel Group and the Digicel Jamaica Foundation have launched a major humanitarian initiative to support recovery efforts across the hardest hits parts of Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa. The joint relief effort will deliver nearly 12,000 care packages that include essential supplies to residents in th

The month of October  is being observed as Financial Information Month (FIM)  across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)  under the theme “ Financial Investing from Savers to Investor. ” This annual initiative, spearheaded by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)  in collaboration with financial and governmental institutions, seeks to promote greater financial awareness and empower citizens to make informed decisions about managing their personal and business fina

In response to its growing profile and the increasing demands of the global investment migration industry, the Investment Migration...

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially launched the 2025 Regional Human Development Report for Latin America and the...

The GEMS Foundation today proudly launched the 3rd Annual Phillip Nassief Entrepreneurship Challenge, continuing its mission of...

Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC) proudly reaffirmed its commitment to nation building through education on Monday, August 18,...

Article by Marisa T It saddens me sometimes, when my mind wanders back to the Portsmouth I used to know. I remember the bustle, the easy...

The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited (DOWASCO) informs that recent unscheduled and recurring interruptions of the water...

Twelve Entrepreneurs in the North Gain Actionable Frameworks to Boost Visibility, Efficiency and Sales – Twelve entrepreneurs from north...