Dominica’s music takes center stage at Miami Carnival, ‘Big Bad Bouyon’

Dominica News Online - Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 10:15 AM Big Bad Bouyon will be at Toe Jam in Miami’s Art DistrictEach year, Miami Carnival draws attention from across the diaspora, highlighting the diverse sounds that define the region’s...

When the hurricane becomes the bill

At the time of writing, Jamaica was being battered by Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 hurricane. The strongest storm anywhere in the world this year flooded towns, tore off roofs, and left large areas without power. But one fact is already...

Hotel and Resort News and Notes for November 2025

While most big hotel news is covered by TMR and hosted on its Hotels and Resorts page, some smaller news bits deserve attention. Below you can find rolling hotel news bites from the last four weeks that travel advisors, industry professionals, and...

Dominica amongst four to join regional fisheries group

From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the CRFM Agreement en bloc (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources,...

Comment on World Food Day address by Minister of Agriculture by Ibo France

Hon. Roland RoyerOn October 16, 2025, Dominica joins the global community in celebrating World Food Day under the inspiring theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” This year’s observance is particularly meaningful as it marks...

Dominica, Barbados Sign Landmark Tourism Partnership

Dominica and Barbados have signed a landmark tourism partnership through an agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. The historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on...

BG Fireworks CEO discusses Services, Regional Reach and Operational Logistics

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Zachary Getz, the Chief Executive Officer of a leading fireworks company in St. Kitts and Nevis, BG Fireworks, shared insights into the company’s services, regional impact and the logistical operations behind running...

OP-ED: An urgent call for consensus in favor of agriculture in the Americas

Maris LlorensDisclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc, Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. Countries from different regions of the...

Youth in agriculture are key to future of health in Dominica, says Sen.Oscar George

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 11:35 AM Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development, Senator Oscar George, is encouraging more young people in Dominica to get involved in...

Dominica and Barbados sign MOU to advance sustainable tourism

Dominica News Online - Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 4:34 PM The governments of Dominica and Barbados have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the appeal of both destinations and developing new vacation experiences for...

Dominica’s beekeepers cops 10 awards at the 2025 OECS honey show in St Kitts

Dominica’s beekeepers have dominated and proven excellence on the regional stage, by winning an impressive 10 awards at the 2025 OECS honey show in St Kitts. The Dominican contingent showed excellence across multiple categories, reflecting the...

Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment to the CRFM

Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the...

Comment on Independence Message from Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit by En Ba La

Prime Minister Roosevelt SkerritFellow Dominicans at home and abroad, This Independence, we celebrate forty-seven years of progress and purpose. We are a small nation with a mighty spirit, tested by storms and trials, yet steady in faith and...

Dominica enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Barbados to promote tourism products

Dominica has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Barbados to promote tourism products and offer enhanced multi-destination packages. The agreement was signed on Wednesday October -1st at the Hilton Barbados Resort during the State of...

COMMENTARY: Captain Neville – Dominica’s amazing boat builder and master mariner

In the chronicles of Dominica’s maritime history, the name Neville Ellison Wade of Portsmouth shines as a testament to ingenuity, resilience, and devotion to craft. Wade was more than a boat builder; he was a visionary entrepreneur and master...

Budget Alert 5 .8 (2) – Is GDP an Appropriate indicator of production and comparative economic growth

The GDP, Real GDP at Market Prices using the production approach, is a common indicator for assessing economic growth. In utilising the production approach to calculating GDP, the two components of GDP are identifiable and pronounced, namely (i)....

Jungle Bay Dominica Named Caribbean...

SAINT LUCIA (October 10, 2025) – Jungle Bay Dominica, one of the Caribbean’s premier nature resorts, has been honored with the prestigious title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala...

Cambodia and the Commonwealth of Dominica Plan to Strengthen Cooperation

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica who visited Cambodia from Oct. 8 to 10. They discussed expanding key areas of cooperation including politics, trade, investment, agriculture,...

Interra Credit Union Announces Promotions, New Branch Manager

News Release GOSHEN — Interra Credit Union has announced three promotions and the naming of a new branch manager in New Paris. Mike Blosser has been promoted to chief commercial officer; Angie Pletcher has been promoted to chief risk officer; and...

Jungle Bay Dominica: The Leading Caribbean Retreat

An aerial view of Jungle Bay in Dominica SAINT LUCIA – Jungle Bay Dominica, one of the Caribbean’s premier nature resorts, has been honored with the prestigious title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean &...