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Dominica delays sperm whale reserve bill amid stakeholder concerns
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
The Dominica government has postponed the passage of legislation to formally establish a sperm whale reserve off the country’s west coast, citing the need for further consultation with local stakeholders. The decision was announced by Prime...
The Dreamiest Rainforest Resorts in the Caribbean, From Dominica to Belize
Caribbean Journal
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July 3, 2025
The Caribbean is often imagined as a string of sun-drenched beaches — white sand, turquoise water, and endless horizon. And while that version of the Caribbean is very real, it’s only part of the story. Move beyond the shoreline, and the islands...
Caribbean Export and Canada launch GRIT to empower female entrepreneurs in the region
Jamaica Observer
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June 26, 2025
Launching GRIT are (from left) Wayne Elliott, manager, technical programmes, Caribbean Export Development Agency; Abebech Assefa, counsellor (development) and head of cooperation at the Canadian High Commission to Barbados; Emma Hippolyte,...
Travelers Are Looking for Adventure, and This Caribbean Island Is The Place for It
Caribbean Journal
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June 25, 2025
There’s a feeling in Dominica right now — a quiet surge, a subtle hum of momentum that you can sense in the air as soon as you arrive at Douglas-Charles Airport. The first three months of 2025 tell the story: Dominica welcomed 24,321 stayover...
Fontaine says ‘no reason given’ for Linton’s resignation as UWP President
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 9:12 AM Then president of the UWP Lennox Linton and political leader, Dr. Thomson Fontaine at a press conference in June 2024Dr. Thomson Fontaine, Political Leader of the United Workers’ Party...
Island nation turns to cannabis to lure investors
Azzet
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June 24, 2025
Dominica is making a bold play to position itself as a Caribbean leader in medicinal cannabis. The Ministry of Agriculture is set to host a high-stakes National Cannabis Symposium from 9-10 July. Themed “Regulatory and Economic Environment for a...
Local Man who Founded Pair of Businesses, Earned Hall of Fame Status, Peter John Bonasso, Passes
Connect Bridgeport - West Virginia
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July 4, 2025
Peter John Bonasso, 96, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was the son of Franklin Samuel Bonasso and Josephine Audia Bonasso. He was born in Wyatt, WV on August 5, 1928. Peter Bonasso, is...
Mayor pays tribute to five at Gracie Mansion Caribbean-American Heritage event
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 2, 2025
On Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored four Caribbean nationals during his annual grand Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence on East 88th St., Upper East Side, Manhattan. The...
Government announces delay of sperm whale reserve parliamentary Bill
Dominica News Online
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June 25, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at 7:15 AM Prime Minister Skerrit addressing parliament on TuesdayThe Government of Dominica has announced the delay of a Bill for an Act to establish a sperm whale reserve in Dominica. The...
‘Dominica does not support the exit from the CSME’, PM Skerrit says
Dominica News Online
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June 24, 2025
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit addressing press conferencePrime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has made it clear that Dominica does not support the notion of organization of Eastern Caribbean States’ exit from the Caribbean Single Market and...
OP-ED: Cooperatives in the Caribbean, a proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
Lennox Linton resigns as UWP President in Dominica, no reason given
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 2, 2025
Dr. Thomson Fontaine, Political Leader of the United Workers’ Party (UWP), has confirmed the resignation of Lennox Linton as President of the party, revealing that Linton gave no explanation for his sudden departure. “We received the letter, but...
DOWASCO working to fully restore water supply across the island by...
DBS Radio
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June 30, 2025
The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited (DOWASCO) is working to fully restore water supply across the island by tomorrow. General Manager of DOWASCO Bernard Ettinoffe says teams have been deployed to various parts of the island to address...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Woos US Govt With Mineral Resources In Exchange For Visa Access For Government Officials, Businessmen
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has signalled a strategic offer to the United States: access to critical earth minerals in exchange for easing visa restrictions on government officials. Speaking during the 54th...
Trinidad to bestow highest national honour on India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 2, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago will honour Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the nation’s highest award, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT), during his official visit from July 3–4. The announcement was made in a statement issued...
Dominica Gov’t urges nationals illegally in the United States to return home
Jamaica Observer
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June 23, 2025
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Dominica government on Monday said it has not received any official communication from the United States that President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on 36 countries, including Dominica and three other...
Dominica’s Prime Minister is recommending the introduction of an Act of Parliament to recognize the contribution of former Parliamentarians
DBS Radio
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June 25, 2025
Home News Dominica’s Prime Minister is recommending the introduction of an Act of Parliament... Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is recommending the introduction of an Act of Parliament to recognize the contribution of former Parliamentarians. He...
Dominica’s Prime Minister is recommending the introduction of an Act of...
DBS Radio
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June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is recommending the introduction of an Act of Parliament to recognize the contribution of former Parliamentarians. He says his Government has taken a decision to reward former Prime Ministers monthly, but...
ALBA-TCP Blasts U.S. for Intensifying Economic Blockade Against Cuba
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) vehemently condemned the U.S. government's latest move to intensify its economic aggression and blockade against Cuba on Tuesday. In an official...
Latin American Bloc denounces US increasing economic pressure on Cuba
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday of the United States’ policy aimed at increasing economic pressure and blockade against Cuba. In an official...