President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, DAH, will represent the country at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world leaders will gather to consider the major challenges confronting the international community. President Burton will depart Dominica on Saturday, September 19, and is scheduled to address the General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22. She will return to the state on Thursday, September 24.

National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) proudly recognized ten outstanding students during its Bright Future Scholarship Handover Ceremony and officially introduced its newly revised Bright Future Scholarship Program. Designed to expand educational opportunities and strengthen support for student success, the program underscores NBD's commitment to empowering the next generation of Dominican leaders. Held in the presence of scholarship recipients, parents, educators, and NBD tea

The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence will launch the Windward Islands Sector Transformation for Learning Enhancement (WISTLE) Project in Dominica on Friday, August 21, at 9 am in the Waterfront Room at Fort Young Hotel. This project is a four-year reform effort to design, pilot, and roll out a modern lower- secondary curriculum that is inclusive, technology-enabled, and relevant to the country's economy. Four particip

Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC) extends sincere apologises to customers for outages experienced across Dominica, in some instances for extended periods, between Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026; and acknowledges the significant inconvenience as a result. These outages were due to a series of incidents which disrupted electricity supply in several communities. Acting General Manager, Ellise Darwton acknowledged the impact of the prolonged outages

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has revealed plans to assign a Minister with specific responsibility for Dominica’s creative industries. The announcement was made during a parliamentary discussion on the Government’s EC$108 million fluctuating overdraft. The initiative forms part of efforts to establish the Dominica Creative Economy Development Agency (DCEDA), which is expected to strengthen support and coordination across the creative sector. The agency would cater to a wid

UN human rights experts* today condemned recent measures by the United States against Cuba, denouncing them as an attempt to alter the constitutional order of a sovereign State through threats and coercion. They urged the international community and civil society to act swiftly to prevent a “silent Gaza” from unfolding on the island, as recently invoked by four members of the US Congress during their visit to Cuba. The US has expanded unilateral sanctions targeting key sector

Expanded Market Returns October 28–29 at Fort Young Hotel During Dominica's Independence Season – The GEMS Foundation is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for the Second Annual GEMS Artisan Market (GAM), taking place Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Fort Young Hotel from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. Following a successful inaugural event, GAM returns this year with an expanded vision, offering a premier platform for

The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) hosted a highly successful Networking & Nibbles evening, bringing together businesses from across Dominica for an engaging evening of networking, collaboration and meaningful conversation. The event marked an important milestone for the Chamber as the first major member engagement event hosted under the leadership of newly elected President Olive Strachan MBE and the new Board of Directors. Members and invited guests ha

The National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) proudly celebrates the successful completion of its inaugural Growth and Impact Award, a special recognition program launched during the 2026 Graduation Season to honor students who have made meaningful contributions to their schools and communities. Rooted in the Bank’s commitment to its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities, the Growth and Impact Award was designed to recognize graduating students who exemplify lead

Kalisha Aaron installed as President as the club celebrates a successful year, recognizes outstanding service, and unveils its vision for the 2026–2027 Rotary year. The Rotary Club of Portsmouth officially ushered in a new chapter of leadership during its Investiture Service held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, marking the transition from outgoing President Marianne Wijnands to incoming President Kalisha Aaron for the 2026–2027 Rotary year. The ceremony brought together Rotarians,

Award-winning Dominican artiste, songwriter and lead singer of Signal Band, Sheldon "Shelly" Alfred has successfully concluded his first official promotional visit to Grenada, using the opportunity to build relationships with the island's media, immerse himself in its vibrant culture and strengthen his growing presence in the Caribbean music industry ahead of his return for Spice Mas 2026. At the centre of the tour (from June 26th to 30th) was the promotion of his single "I

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced today that Cuba has requested a UN session for July 7 to address the US blockade and denounced Washington's pressure to prevent the debate. In a press conference, the Foreign Minister emphasized that the United States' multidimensional aggression against Cuba "is not a future danger or threat; it is a crime against humanity in full swing." Rodríguez denounced the energy embargo and other measures that intensify the blockade as "a

UNDP Project leverages partnerships to strengthen indigenous tourism Sixteen members of the Kalinago community – 10 women and 6 men – have successfully graduated from a comprehensive Tour Guide Training Programme aimed at strengthening indigenous tourism, enhancing livelihood opportunities, and building community resilience within the Kalinago Territory. The graduation ceremony, held at the Barana Autê, brought together government officials, community leaders, development par

Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 officially welcomed returning Grenadians and invited guests with a special Welcome Reception held at Belmont Estate, hosted by Hon. Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development. The reception formed part of the opening activities for Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026, a national initiative designed to reconnect Grenadians from across the world with the homeland through culture, community engagement, investment dia

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit is in Antigua and Barbuda to participate in the 78th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority, being held from June 21–22, 2026. Heads of Government of OECS Member States are meeting to discuss key regional priorities, including economic development, regional integration, climate resilience, security, food and energy security, freedom of movement, and strengthened cooperation in areas such as health, educat

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Monday for the immediate lifting of the sanctions imposed by the United States against Cuba, warning that their expansion is causing serious humanitarian consequences and endangering the lives of the Cuban people. According to Türk, the fuel restrictions implemented since early 2026, together with the tightening of extraterritorial sanctions, are severely affecting access to essential goods and services,

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launches its flagship Democracy and Development Report in Santo Domingo to broaden regional conversations for democratic renewal. — Latin America and the Caribbean remains the most democratic developing region in the world. Yet the future of democracy increasingly depends on the State capacity to deliver inclusive human development, build resilience, and guarantee security amid growing uncertainty. These are among the findings of th

The partners of the KARULINK project met in Guadeloupe on 2 and 3 June 2026 for the project's first Steering Committee meeting, marking a major milestone in the implementation of this regional initiative supported by the European Union under the INTERREG Caribbean Programme 2021–2027 and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). KARULINK is a collaborative project involving several Caribbean territories, including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts

UN experts* today expressed profound concern regarding the escalating threats, coercive measures and judicial weaponisation deployed by the United States of America against Cuba. “Efforts to change the constitutional order of a sovereign State through threats and coercion echo colonial-era practices,” the experts said. Following the abduction of Venezuela’s President Maduro in January 2026, President Trump’s declaration of the so-called "Donroe Doctrine" in March 2026 asserti

Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, addressed the UN Security Council’s open debate on upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, where he called for strengthening multilateralism, international law, and the Organization’s central role in preserving international peace and security. In his remarks, he acknowledged China’s leadership in convening the debate and linked the defense of the international order to the need to addr