Trinidad and Tobago to realign foreign policy amid CARICOM rift

Kamla Persad Bissessar. Photo: CMCPrime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced a major shift in Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign policy, citing a breakdown in trust with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The announcement, reported across...

STATEMENT: Ministry of Labour thank you message, Ti Vilaj Kweyol – Tout Biten Domnik 2025

Home >> News Ministry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership, Entrepreneurship &Small Business Development - Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 9:49 AM The Ministers of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership and Small...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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STATEMENT: CARICOM Declaration on the Tenth Anniversary of the Paris Agreement and COP 30

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 5:09 PM Adopted Thursday, 16 October 2025 by the Forty-First Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean CommunityWe, the Heads of Government of the...

More Americans seek second citizenship as US passport loses sheen

A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...

AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn’t feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals lacked consciousness or the ability to think in...

More Americans pursue second citizenship as US passport slips in global ranking

A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...

BlackRock Survey: Opportunity Amid Uncertainty - Insurers Globally Embracing A More Flexible Approach

Inflation tops insurers' risk concerns (63%), while overall risk appetite remains low (12% planning to increase exposure) Private markets continue to gain importance, with 30% of insurers planning to increase their allocations and 58% intending to...

Newtown’s John Riviere heralded as Cultural Elder at Heritage Day event

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:56 PM Cultural Elder 2025 – John RiviereWell-known costume designer John Riviere was sashed as cultural elder of Newtown. This formed part of Heritage Day celebrations, which took place on...

STATEMENT: Bishop Kendrick J. Forbes Independence message

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:34 PM Bishop of Roseau, Most Reverend Kendrick J. ForbesAs we celebrate the 47th anniversary of our Nation’s independence, we reflect on the theme: “47 Years of Progress and Purpose.” This...

OECS and ACBO Launch “IGNERI” Honey Box Set Celebrating Caribbean Apiculture

At the 2025 Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Association of Caribbean Beekeeping Organizations (ACBO), in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, officially launched the...

THIS ONE’S FOR JAMAICA

In this file photo, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz gather before the start of their Olympic Qualifier against Canada at the National Stadium on Friday, September 22, 2023.Joseph Wellington Reggae Girlz Head Coach Hubert Busby says the team’s 4-1 win over...

Caribbean Development Bank fosters new agreement with OPEC Fund to cement sustainable goals in region

Dominica News Online - Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 4:36 PM The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has formalized a strategic alliance with the OPEC Fund for International Development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This...

Entrepreneurs now have extra time to apply for Phillip Nassief Entrepreneurship Challenge and win up to $20,000

Dominica News Online - Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 1:44 PM The GEMS Foundation has announced an extension for the application deadline of the 2025 Phillip Nassief Entrepreneurship Challenge, now set for December 8, 2025. The GEMS team shared via...

OECS and New Zealand Collaborate to Strengthen Geothermal Capacity in the Eastern Caribbean

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through its GEOBUILD Programme, in collaboration with Aotearoa New Zealand-Caribbean Facility for Renewable Energy (FRENZ), convened a virtual regional workshop on Wednesday, October...

Editorial comment | Among the world’s best!

The revelation that Fiji is among 25 countries selected by the global nonprofit scientific and educational institution National Geographic for its Best of the World destinations for 2026 is great news. It is an acknowledgment that speaks volumes...

COMMENTARY: World Creole Music Festival – Celebrating culture, heritage, and community

Crowd at past World Creole Music Festival. Photo credit: Dominica FestivalsIntroduction The 25th anniversary of the World Creole Festival marks an important milestone in Dominica’s cultural evolution. Over the years, this signature event has...

Head of InterCaribbean Airways awarded honorary doctorate from UWI

Dominica News Online - Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 9:18 AM Lyndon Gardiner. Photo: InterCaribbean AirwaysLyndon Gardiner, the Founder and Chairman of interCaribbean Airways, received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from The University of...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic category 5 storm. What made it so dangerous and why recovery may take years.

Will Hurricane Melissa be Jamaica’s Maria? A man watches the coastline in Kingston, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa closes in, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) Hurricane Melissa brought floods, storm surges and high winds to...

Windrush generation recalled as UK urged to help rebuild hurricane-hit Jamaica

People in Jamaica have been forced to sleep in their cars after thousands of homes were flattened by the devastating Hurricane Melissa, former Playschool presenter Baroness Floella Benjamin has said as she urged a rapid response by the UK...