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Portsmouth Bombers FC to introduce Visit Possie at Connect Portsmouth business cocktail
Portsmouth Bombers FC invites business owners and entrepreneurs from Portsmouth and surrounding communities to Connect Portsmouth, a business networking and marketing cocktail on Thursday, 19 November 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cabrits Cruise Ship Reception Area. Businesses can participate in person or online. During the event, the club will introduce Visit Possie, a platform designed to help residents and visitors discover local businesses, services and experiences. Restaura
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Dominica Suffers Heavy 8-1 Defeat to Guyana
Dominica’s senior men’s national football team suffered a heavy 8-1 defeat to Guyana on Sunday in their CONCACAF Nations League League B encounter in Puerto Rico. The Bouyon Boyz endured a difficult afternoon, trailing 4-0 at halftime before Guyana added four more goals after the break. Reon Cuffy scored Dominica’s lone goal of the match. Head coach Kurt Herd accepted responsibility for the team’s approach to the game, saying his instructions to the players ultimately contrib
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Oct 52 min read


Dominica Suffer 5-1 Defeat to Guyana in CONCACAF Nations League
Dominica's senior men's national football team suffered a 5-1 defeat to Guyana on Thursday in their CONCACAF Nations League League B encounter at the Estadio Centroamericano in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The Bouyon Boyz struggled to contain Guyana, conceding five goals in a disappointing result that further complicates their position in League B. Dominica managed to find the back of the net through Troy Jules, scoring the team's first goal of the current CONCACAF Nations League c
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Oct 22 min read


DABA TO OFFICIALLY OPEN WOMEN’S LEAGUE WITH “LADIES NIGHT” 3x3 TOURNAMENT
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) will officially launch its Women’s Basketball League with “Ladies Night,” a special 3x3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex. The event will mark an important step in DABA’s continued effort to strengthen and expand opportunities for women and girls in basketball across Dominica. Ladies Night will bring together female basketball players and teams for an eve
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Sep 292 min read


Dominica Fall to Puerto Rico as Kurt Herd Calls for Improved Performance
Dominica's senior men's national football team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Puerto Rico in the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday, September 27, despite a much-improved second-half performance from the Bouyon Boyz. Head coach Kurt Herd admitted that his team failed to execute its game plan in the first half, allowing Puerto Rico to take control of the encounter and capitalise on Dominica's mistakes. "We didn't start the game as we wanted to, but the structure and things that we se
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Sep 282 min read


SKOS Foundation and ECAAM Launch Project INSPIRE to StrengthenInclusive Education in St. Maarten
The Education, Consulting, Academic Advising and Mentoring (ECAAM), in partnership with SKOS Catholic Education Foundation of St. Maarten, is set to launch Project INSPIRE, an initiative focused on strengthening responsive and inclusive education. The official launch and teacher training programme will take place in St. Maarten from September 28 to October 2, 2026, with the formal project launch scheduled for September 30 at the SKOS Training Center in Philipsburg. Project IN
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Sep 281 min read


Dominica Held to Goalless Draw by Cayman Islands
Dominica was held to a goalless draw by the Cayman Islands on Thursday night at Windsor Park, with the Bouyon Boyz unable to convert several opportunities in their opening match of the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League. Despite creating chances and controlling significant periods of the contest, Dominica was unable to find the decisive finish, settling for a point in the historic 500th match of the Concacaf Nations League. Head coach Kurt Herd admitted his disappointment after
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Sep 251 min read


Dominica Defeats Anguilla 1–0 as Reon Cuffy Scores First International Goal
Dominica’s Senior Men’s National Football Team secured a 1–0 victory over Anguilla on Monday at Windsor Park Stadium, with Reon Cuffy scoring his first international goal to give the Bouyon Boys the win. Following a goalless first half, Cuffy found the breakthrough in the 49th minute, giving Dominica the lead in a match that produced numerous opportunities for the home side. Head Coach Kurt Herd had warned before the match that Anguilla would provide a difficult challenge, an
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Sep 223 min read


DFA ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN KICK-OFF TIME FOR DOMINICA VS ANGUILLA FRIENDLY
The Dominica Football Association (DFA) wishes to inform the public, supporters and members of the media that the international friendly between Dominica and Anguilla, scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, will now kick off at 11:00 a.m., instead of the previously announced 8:00 p.m. start. The change has become necessary due to certain logistical considerations related to the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches being hosted in Dominic
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Sep 181 min read


AABL BRINGS INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL, PLAYER EXPOSURE AND SPORTS TOURISM TO DOMINICA
The All About Ball League (AABL), in partnership with the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA), will host an international basketball exposure tournament at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex from September 17–26, 2026. The tournament will feature six teams competing in preliminary games, semifinals, a third-place playoff and the championship final. The participating teams are: Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons BAA Sharks 767 Sports Club Dominators D-Treads Blazers Parrots Ba
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Sep 163 min read


Call for Applications for the 2026 DAA Athletic Legacy Scholarship
The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA) calls for applications for the 2026 DAA Athletic Legacy Scholarship, a need-based initiative designed to support promising student-athletes in Dominica who demonstrate academic potential, athletic dedication, and financial need. This scholarship provides EC$1000 to assist with educational expenses, including tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies. The initiative was introduced in 2025 and reflects the DAA’s continued commitment to
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Aug 211 min read


DABA PLAYOFF FINALS OPEN WITH TWO EXCITING GAME 1 VICTORIES
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association’s Playoff Finals tipped off with an exciting opening night as Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons recorded Game 1 victories in their respective championship series. Possie Pacers Take Game 1 Against West Coast Ballers Possie Pacers produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat the West Coast Ballers 88–69. The teams were evenly matched during the opening quarter, which ended 25–25. Possie Pacers edged the second quarter 24
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Aug 192 min read


DOMINICA BASKETBALL PLAYOFF FINALS BEGIN TONIGHT
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) will tip off its 2026 Playoff Finals tonight, Tuesday, August 18, at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex. Game 1 of the best-of-five championship series will feature two highly anticipated matchups. At 7:00 p.m., the West Coast Ballers will face the Possie Pacers in the Division One Finals. At 9:00 p.m., Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1 will take on Happi 767 SC Dominators in the Premier Division Finals. Following a competitive seaso
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Aug 181 min read


DOMINICA’S NEXT GENERATION TAKES AIM AT 2026 CARIBBEAN AND CENTRALAMERICAN GAMES
The Dominica Olympic Committee (DOC) is pleased to announce its representation once again on the regional sporting stage with a ten (10)-member delegation comprising six (6) athletes and four (4) officials competing in Athletics, Boxing, and Swimming at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. Athletes: ● Seif Elshekh- Swimming (100m butterfly, 200m freestyle, 400m freestyle) ● Malk Elshekh- Swimming (100m backstroke, 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke) ● Mariah To
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Jul 242 min read


Dominica announces 74-Member Contingent for 2026 Windward Islands School Games in St. Lucia
The Ministry of Culture Youth Sports and Community Development through the Sports Division, is pleased to announce Dominica’s participation in the 2026 edition of the Windward Islands School Games, a tradition that spans over 104 years. This year’s Games will be hosted by the Government and people of St. Lucia and will run from Saturday, July 25th to Saturday, August 1st, 2026. Dominica's team is scheduled to depart Dominica on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, and Friday, the 24t
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Jul 231 min read


TEAM DOMINICA SET TO SHINE IN ATHLETICS AND SWIMMING AT GLASGOW 2026
Commonwealth Sport Dominica, previously branded as Dominica Commonwealth Games Association, is pleased to announce its representation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a six (6)-member delegation comprising three (3) athletes and three (3) officials competing in Athletics and Swimming. Athletes: ● Thea Lafond-Gadson- Athletics (Triple Jump) ● Dennick Luke- Athletics (400m Hurdles) ● Jasmine Schofield- Swimming (Officials) ● Shaminey Walsh – Dupuis - Swimming ● Aaron
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Jul 232 min read


Bombers FC and NSE Night Club to Host EA SPORTS FC 26 Tournament at Benjamin Park
Portsmouth Bombers Football Club (Bombers FC), in partnership with NSE Night Club, is proud to announce the launch of the Bombers FC EGame Challenge 2026, an exciting new outdoor esports event that will bring together football, gaming, music, and entertainment on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Benjamin Park in Portsmouth. The tournament, centered around the globally acclaimed EA SPORTS FC 26, is expected to attract participants from across Dominica. It marks a bold step by Bom
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Jul 202 min read


Dominica Falls to Turks and Caicos, Shifts Focus to Friday Night Clash with Host Guyana
Dominica opened its campaign at the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers with an 81–64 defeat to the Turks and Caicos Islands, despite a strong third-quarter response and an outstanding 29-point performance from Ethan Boland. The Bouyon Ballers will now turn their attention to an important encounter against host nation Guyana on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., as the national team looks to rebound and secure its first victory of the tournament. Against Turks and C
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Jul 103 min read


HISTORIC MOMENT FOR DOMINICA BASKETBALL AS SENIOR MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM HEADS TO FIBA AMERICUP 2029 CARIBBEAN PRE-QUALIFIERS
The Dominica Basketball Association is proud to officially announce the Senior Men’s National Basketball Team delegation that will represent Dominica at the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers. This tournament represents a historic milestone for Dominica basketball, marking the first time that Dominica’s Senior Men’s National Team will participate in a FIBA tournament. Dominica previously participated at the junior level in a FIBA competition in 2016. A decade later,
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Jul 72 min read


International Futbol Experiences (IFE) Launches Football Development Partnership in Dominica
Christopher Saul Identifies 16 Dominican Players for International Pathways While Introducing "Train & Play in Nature" Programme — Dominica has taken another significant step toward becoming a regional hub for sports tourism and athlete development following a successful two-week visit by Christopher Saul, Founder and Director of International Futbol Experiences (IFE). Saul's visit focused on creating scholarship, professional and player development opportunities for Dominica
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Jun 233 min read
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