IICA, ECS, CCRAF facilitate online webinar on agriculture digitalization on the region

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), through its representation in the Eastern Caribbean, recently facilitated a significant regional dialogue on digital innovation in agriculture. In collaboration with the...

Dominica moves to curb realistic toy guns amid crime concerns

Dominica’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Sherma Dalrymple, has issued a strong warning about the dangers and legal consequences of using realistic imitation firearms, emphasizing their role in serious crimes and potential impact on youth. -...

CBI Index 2025 launches, St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica retains top positions 

The 9th edition of the CBI Index 2025 was officially released on Thursday under the theme “From crisis to consolidation: CBI at a global inflection.” The five Caribbean CBI jurisdictions have once again retained top position with impressive scores...

Dominica: DPP calls for a ban on importation of toy gun

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sherma Dalrymple says she may have to discuss with the authorities a possible ban on the importation of toy guns into Dominica, while also warning against the use of realistic imitation...

DDA keeps up momentum with WCMF promotional tour in Guadeloupe

Dominica News Online - Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 12:08 PM Photo credit: DDADiscover Dominica Authority (DDA) intensified its regional outreach this week through a promotional event in Guadeloupe, emphasizing the island’s tourism attractions...

Regional Coordinator for GWP-C, facilitates key high-level discussions during UN Climate Week 2025

Dominica News Online - Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 9:25 AM Left to right – Monalisa, Founder of Good Forest Indonesia Foundation; Dr. Roxanne Graham-Victor, Regional Coordinator for the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) and project...

DPP warns against use and importation of realistic imitation firearms in Dominica

Dominica News Online - Friday, September 12th, 2025 at 8:32 AM Sherma Dalrymple – Director of Public ProsecutionsDirector of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sherma Dalrymple has issued a strong warning regarding the use and proliferation of realistic...

Dominican manufacturer calls for bold investment and tax reform to revitalize the sector

Managing Director of Benjo’s Seamoss, John RobinManaging Director of Benjo’s Seamoss, John Robin, has outlined the multifaceted challenges facing Dominican manufacturers and issued a clarion call for targeted reforms and bold investments to...

Dr Roosevelt Skerrit: The Longest Serving Prime Minster of Dominica   

Dr Roosevelt Skerrit is the longest serving Prime minister of Dominica, who has been in power since January 8, 2004. He was Born on June 8, 1972, and is part of the Dominica Labour Party. Since February 2000, he has served as the representative...

In the Energy-Rich Caribbean, Oil Gushes as the Seas Rise

A port built to support offshore oil and gas production near Georgetown, Guyana, Aug. 31, 2025 (AP photo/Matias Delacroix). Caribbean nations are at the intersection of two simultaneous energy transitions. On one hand, oil-rich countries like...

CEO of the International Airport Development Company states that the facility is on course...

Chief Executive Officer of the International Airport Development Company, Samuel Johnson, has said the facility is on course for completion in 2O27. He stated that construction of the landside facilities has begun. Chief Executive Officer of the...

Dominica Business Forum to hold event exploring aspects of conducting trade in Dominica

Home >> Business Dominica News Online - Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 8:31 PM The Dominica Business Forum, Inc. will hold an open forum to explore the intricacies of trade and entrepreneurship in Dominica. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30...

President of the Dominica Manufacturers Association calls on authorities to step in to address the challenges facing the sector.

President of the Dominica Manufacturers Association John Robin has called on the authorities to step in to address the challenges facing the sector. John Robin, told a discussion of the Dominica Business Forum at the UWI Global campus last night,...

Climate resilience is a strategic investment

For emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), investing in resilience is not a luxury; it is an imperative. Climate disasters and ecological degradation are impeding their economic prospects and straining their finances. Perhaps more...

Berkeley nonprofit has saved over 1.5 million acres of island forests and marine ecosystems

A school of fish over posidonia seagrass in Greece. Credit: Yiannis Issaris, HCMR Greece’s legendary coastline is under threat. Posidonia seagrass, a natural resource that protects coastlines from erosion and sequesters ten times more carbon per...

CaribNOG regional technology gathering comes to Dominica

Dominica News Online - Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 8:56 AM Nature and technology are set to converge harmoniously when the Caribbean Network Operators Group’s (CaribNOG) upcoming milestone event, CaribNOG 30, convenes in Dominica with a diverse...

20 AgTechs selected for IICA Digital Agriculture Week

Two digital agriculture start-up from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are among 20 that will pitch at the Digital Agriculture Week, spearheaded by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) later this...

Commentary: Narendra Modi at 75: A Statesman bridging India with the world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PHOTO: X.com @narendramodi As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on September 17, 2025, it marks more than a personal milestone. It offers a moment to reflect on how one of the most consequential leaders of the...

A sports official expresses concern over the establishment of a medicinal cannabis industry in Dominica.

Home News A sports official expresses concern over the establishment of a medicinal cannabis... A sports official has expressed concerns over the potential impact that the establishment of a medicinal cannabis industry in Dominica can have on the...

Dominica re-introduces night court

Rayburn Blackmoore addressing Wednesday press conferenceMinister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore has announced that night court will be re-introduced in Dominica from September 8, 2025. He made the announcement during a press conference...