Dominica Breaking News

16/01/2026

What's going on here?

15/01/2026

Letter to the editor.

This letter is directed to the Prime Minister. I am just trying to voice what I am seeing going on in the streets every day. True, he has a lot on his hands to handle since there's been a lot going on since the year started. Yes, you are doing your thing, I am not going to lie, but it always has a but in everything.

There are a lot of young people in need of some kind of assistance and are afraid of coming to you because your ministers always keep turning us around and giving us stories. There are a lot of us who never once came to you for help since you have been in power, but things are hard right now and sometimes all we can do is put our pride aside and come and ask for help, and yet we still don't get it. Why? Because the people you have working for you are not doing their job. And there are a lot of young people under pressure in this country, and that's a shame. Some of us can't find work.

We don't even need handout work. Not everyone has a golden or silver spoon, yet we keep trying even though we are living from hand to mouth. We still keep trying. But you see, when it comes to asking you for help, I swear to God it's like we're playing the lottery, hoping you or your people in position hear our cries. Mr. Prime Minister, you need to look into that.

15/01/2026

New bouyon release.
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15/01/2026

15/01/2026

Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State is pausing all visa issuances to Immigrant Visa (IV) applicants from 75 countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of affected countries may submit visa applications and attend interviews, but no immigrant visas will be issued to these nationals during this pause.

This announcement only affects immigrant visas.
Non-immigrant visas are not affected by the pause.

15/01/2026

Throwback Thursday. More information in the comment box.

15/01/2026

29 New Fishers poised to grow the industry!

The Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy successfully concluded the 54th cohort of the Basic Fisherman’s Training Course (BFTC) from January 12–15, with 29 new fishers completing the programme, including one female participant.

Completion of this course is a key requirement for registration as a fisher in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

The training was led by Fisheries Officer Kurt Hilton, with support from fisheries officers and resource persons across partner and related sectors. Participants received hands-on and practical training in safety at sea, basic first aid, engine repair and maintenance, post-harvest handling, fisheries laws, and the business of fishing, including record keeping, cooperatives, social security, retirement planning, aquaculture, and opportunities within the Blue Economy.

A new module facilitated by Communications Officer Petra Grell Shillingford, on social media and communications was also introduced to help fishers promote and grow their businesses.

The Fisheries Division remains committed to strengthening the fisheries sector through continuous training and capacity building.

Congratulations to the successful participants:
Kells Alfred, Keegon Ambrose, Gibson F. Benjamin, Bradely R. Charles, Candrell Carbon, Phillip R. Dickson, Daren F. Dinard, Nicholas Duffin, Bert Etienne, Ganjay Etienne, Sharmainie Fontaine, Delroy Francis, Frustinus J. Frederick, Fitzroy M. Gallaway, Murphy Jacob, Daniel James, K. J. Jerviere, Junior Joseph, Merrit Joseph, Jahim Labassiere, Naeem Laurent, Urael I. Matthew, Darion Nicholas, Brian Phillip, Romello Rodney, Clement Rolle, Jared J. Sebastien, Uriah Sorhaindo, Imanny Thomas.

15/01/2026

OECS PRESS RELEASE The Heads of Government of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) met in Saint Lucia on 13th January 2026, hosted by the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, and under the chairmanship of Honourable Dr. Godwin Friday, Prime Minister of St. Vinc...

15/01/2026

Trump attacks the governor of Minnesota. More information in the comment box.

15/01/2026

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado is scheduled to meet with President Trump on Thursday. https://cnn.it/4qi1W6S