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EcoShores Expeditions Pioneers Regenerative Tourism with Carbon Shift Accelerator
EcoShores Expeditions is proud to announce its selection to participate in the TechBeach Retreat Carbon Shift Demo Day, on August 21st, the culminating event of the Carbon Shift Climate Tech Startup Program. This initiative, developed by TBR Lab...

Police Welfare Association and Government reaches agreement for salary increase for police officers
Home News Police Welfare Association and Government reaches agreement for salary increase for police... The Police Welfare Association and the Government of Dominica have reached an agreement for salary increase for police officers David Andrew...

45 Countries Nigerians Can Travel To Without A Visa In 2025
The Nigerian passport, ranked 94th globally and 43rd in Africa by the 2025 Henley Passport Index, now gives citizens access to 45 destinations worldwide. While mobility still lags behind European and North American counterparts, Nigerians can...

A&BUT Gen Sec elected President of Caribbean Union of Teachers
The Caribbean Union of Teachers has elected Sharon Clifton Kelsick as its new president, marking only the second time in the organization’s history that a woman has ascended to this regional leadership position. Kelsick, who was born in Castle...

How to island-hop the Caribbean by ferry
For most travelers out there, you're probably treating the Caribbean the way you think you're supposed to: fly in, park yourself on one island, fly out. Fragmented airlift and maddening routes, like flying back through Miami or San Juan to reach...

CTO Youth Congress returns at SOTIC 2025 in Barbados
The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress is set to return as one of the marquee events of this year’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), scheduled for October in Barbados. - Advertisement - The...

STATEMENT: Tourists discover slaughtered turtle – $1000 reward
DOMSTECO - Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 9:46 AM A gruesome discovery was made this week when tourists snorkelling near the Dolphin Dock stumbled upon a Sea Turtle carapace and severed head, sparking outrage and renewed calls for stronger...

You'll be able to fly to this Caribbean Paradise with white sandy beaches directly from Cardiff
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more If you love white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters then it might come as music to your ears that Cardiff Airport will soon be...

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: FIFA Forward Coordinator – Dominica Football Association
Home >> Announcements Dominica Football Association - Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 9:46 AM Dominica Football Association Employment Opportunity The DFA is searching for a suitably qualified individual to work in the position of FIFA Forward...

The fleet of fire trucks in Dominica to improve this year
The fleet of fire trucks in Dominica is to see major improvements this year. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore says four trucks are being procured. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore

OP-ED: In the eye of the storm – local and regional partners in Caribbean disaster response
Damage after Hurricane Maria, 2017, in DominicaIn the Caribbean, where hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and climate-driven displacement are constant threats, humanitarian action must be swift, inclusive and anchored in local leadership. With the...

Comment on Installation of the power plant 90 percent complete, says energy minister by Fred
Dominica News Online - Monday, August 18th, 2025 at 11:09 AM Geothermal project. photo: GISMinister for Energy Dr. Vince Henderson recently announced that the installation of the Power Plant in the Roseau Valley is 90 percent complete. “We got a...

The Kalinago: Guardians of the Caribbean’s native heritage
We are very fortunate to have the Kalinago people in Dominica, the true natives of the West Indies! The other day I was thinking about our first flag design by the late Alwin Bully. In the centred triple coloured cross, the three bands of our...

A one-month gun amnesty for Dominica has come to an end
A one-month gun amnesty declared on July 16 has come to an end. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore says measures will intensify to curb the use of illegal firearms in Dominica. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore.

St. Kitts and Nevis Girls U14 National Team Competes in CFU Caribbean Challenge Series
The St. Kitts and Nevis Girls Under-14 National Football Team is proudly representing the Federation at the CFU U14 Caribbean Challenge Series taking place in Trinidad and Tobago from August 15–25, 2025. The 21-member squad features talented young...
I never liked the Caribbean — but this island made me fall in love with it
Ulrich Hollmann/Getty Images Morne Trois Pitons National Park on the Caribbean island Dominica.I’ve been to the Dominican Republic twice, yet it feels like I’ve never truly experienced it. The first trip was all Airbnb beachfront lounging, and the...

OPINION: In the Eye of the Storm: Local and Regional Partners in Caribbean Disaster Response
In the Caribbean, where hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and climate-driven displacement are constant threats, humanitarian action must be swift, inclusive and anchored in local leadership. With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season already underway,...

These are the Caribbean’s most peaceful island escapes
Sure, there’s one side to the Caribbean that’s all clubbing, whopping all-inclusives and casinos — but with more than 7,000 islands scattered across a vast sea, there are still plenty of places to find some peace and solitude. Maybe it’s listening...

Grenada at 9th Round of China–Caribbean Consultations
Grenada joined 8 other Caribbean nations in the 9th Round of China–Caribbean Consultations, held recently at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials and diplomats from the People’s...

Erin moves north: No direct threat to Dominica, but caution urged
Home >> Environment Dominica News Online - Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at 3:35 PM Dominica remains outside the direct path of catastrophic Hurricane Erin, which is currently tracking west-northwest just north of the Lesser Antilles. As of 11:20...