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Dominica set to host next cybersecurity awareness event in regional campaign
Dominica News Online
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August 26, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at 2:14 PM Dominica will serve as the next venue for a regional cybersecurity awareness campaign, with activities scheduled for August 28 as part of a broader initiative spanning four Eastern...
Loreen Bannis-Roberts appointed Dominica’s High Commissioner to the UK; past diplomatic controversy resurfaces
Dominica News Online
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August 29, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 8:52 AM Loreen Bannis-RobertsPrime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced the appointment of Her Excellency Loreen Bannis-Roberts as Dominica’s new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom,...
Jollys Pharmacy takes 2nd place for Best Pharmacy at 2025 Caribbean Pharmacy Sigma Business Awards
Dominica News Online
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August 29, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 8:00 AM Jollys Pharmacy secured the second-place position in the “Best Pharmacy” category at the esteemed Caribbean Pharmacy Sigma Business Awards 2025, an event organized by the Caribbean...
Dominica hosts national symposium on the implementation of the Kigali amendment
Dominica News Online
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August 27, 2025
Hon. Cozier Frederick addresses stakeholdersThe National Ozone Unit (NOU) successfully hosted a National Symposium on the Implementation of the Kigali Amendment on August 13, 2025, at the St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, bringing together key...
STATEMENT: Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) on 2025 salary negotiations
Dominica News Online
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August 29, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 1:59 PM The Dominica Public Service Union informs public officers that negotiations with the Government of Dominica for the trienniums 2021-2024 & 2024-2027 have been concluded. The Union is...
Caribbean Travel Expert Reveals 2025'S Most Underrated Island Destinations Following Record Tourism Surge
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Caribbean Magazine"CaribbeanMag publishes comprehensive analysis of emerging travel trends as Dominican Republic leads regional growth with 31.9% of Caribbean flight searchesAs Caribbean tourism experiences unprecedented growth...
Black Business Month: ‘You, too, can obtain your dreams’
The Fountain Hills Times - Arizona
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By Lolita Tramel, DNP | Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner As Black Business Month comes to a close, I’m reminded of how the most personal stories can ignite the most transformative ventures. Caring for my mother, Wilma, through the...
STATEMENT: The Dominica Freedom Party ‘demands transparency; police silence and political interference undermine public trust’
Dominica News Online
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August 29, 2025
The Dominica Freedom Party - Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 7:30 AM Bernard Hurtault, Political Leader, Dominica Freedom PartyDisclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc, Dominica News...
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has defended the new appointment of Loreen Bannis Roberts
DBS Radio
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August 29, 2025
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has defended the new appointment of Loreen Bannis Roberts as Dominica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Bannis Roberts resigned as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations when she...
Minister for Culture Gretta Roberts hailed Dominica’s presentation at CARIFESTA 15...
DBS Radio
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August 27, 2025
Minister for Culture Gretta Roberts has praised Dominica’s presentation at CARIFESTA 15 in Barbados last night as a tremendous success. A contingent of 72 members is representing Dominica at CARIFESTA 15, and they participated in Country Night...
Contour Airlines Launches First-Ever Caribbean Routes to Dominica
Rus Tourism News
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August 29, 2025
Contour Airlines has announced a major milestone in its growth, unveiling new nonstop flights connecting San Juan (SJU) and St. Thomas (STT) to Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM) in Dominica. The service marks Contour’s official entry into the...
Caribbean Rum: A Sailor’s Spirited Journey
Cruising World
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August 27, 2025
Where island spirit meets cocktail tradition—cheers to the rum old fashioned. weyo/stock.adobe.com There’s nothing quite like the first sip of rum at anchor, the light dimming on the sea, the scent of salt and sugarcane in the air. For me, the...
A new minimum wage in Dominica will take effect on October...
DBS Radio
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August 29, 2025
A new minimum wage for Dominica is due to come into effect on October 1 this year. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says various categories of workers will benefit from the minimum wage. The minimum wage was last increased in 2O21. Prime Minister...
Little-visited Caribbean island is getting new £292,000,000 airport and first-ever direct UK flights
Metro
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August 29, 2025
Dominica is set to be more accessible than ever (Picture: Getty Images) Tucked away in the Caribbean, a hidden treasure is about to open itself to more UK travellers. Dominica, the ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’ has a new international airport...
Parliament approves a bill for the process of voter confirmation to begin in Dominica.
DBS Radio
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August 29, 2025
The Parliament of Dominica has approved the Registration of Electors Amendment Bill, which allows for an extension of the voter confirmation process. The electoral commission has requested this extension to begin the Voter confirmation process to...
Minister for Culture Gretta Roberts hailed Dominica’s presentation at CARIFESTA 15 in Barbados as a great success.
DBS Radio
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August 27, 2025
Home News Minister for Culture Gretta Roberts hailed Dominica’s presentation at CARIFESTA 15 in... Minister for Culture Gretta Roberts has praised Dominica’s presentation at CARIFESTA 15 in Barbados last night as a tremendous success. A contingent...
The Parliament of Dominica will convene tomorrow to amend the Registration...
DBS Radio
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August 28, 2025
The Parliament of Dominica will convene tomorrow to amend the Registration of Electors Act for an extension to commence the voter confirmation process. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement at a press conference this afternoon....
Venezuelan Foreign Minister meets Antigua PM amid US military presence in Caribbean
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 29, 2025
Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil has held talks with Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne as Caracas seeks regional backing in the face of increased U.S. military activity near its borders. - Advertisement - Gil,...
Ombudsman urges Caribbean leaders to follow youth example on regional unity
Barbados Today
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August 29, 2025
19 Caribbean governments stuck on the question of free movement should look to their young people for inspiration, Ombudsman Nigel Taylor said, pointing to the spirit of solidarity already on display among students at the CARIFESTA XV Student...
A new minimum wage in Dominica will take effect on October 1 2025.
DBS Radio
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August 29, 2025
Home News A new minimum wage in Dominica will take effect on October 1... A new minimum wage for Dominica is due to come into effect on October 1 this year. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says various categories of workers will benefit from the...