Dominica News

Dominica: PM Skerrit arrives in Beijing on official visit to China

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit arrived in Beijing, China on Saturday for an official visit to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China.P

Historic Memorandum Of Agreement Signed By Four OECS States Operating Citizenship...

The Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, has applauded the leaders of Antigua & Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Grenada for joining forces with the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in executing an historic Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBIPs) in those OECS Member States.

Ireland imposes visa restrictions on Dominica

Holders of Dominican passports who want to travel to Ireland must now apply for a visa due to changes in that country’s immigration regime.

3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in the Eastern Caribbean

A moderate earthquake was reported near Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia on March 1, 2024. According to the UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC), the event occurred at approximately 04:43 am local time (08:43 UTC).

Dominica: Police aware of inciteful comments aimed at lawlessness

The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) Friday distanced itself from a plot the authorities said they had uncovered to cause unrest in the country during a protest meeting and march on Sunday. 

Dominica: Incitement case against fmr opposition leader discontinued

The Director of Public Prosecution, (DPP), Sherma Dalrymple Friday discontinued a charge against a former opposition legislator who had been charged in 2019 to commit civil unrest in Dominica. 

Update: Former Dominica PM released on bail

Former Dominica prime minister Edison James was released on EC$50,000 bail on Friday

Dominica submits signed fisheries agreement at WTO

The submission, signed by the Honourable Dr. Vince Henderson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy was made to the WTO on Wednesday, February 14th.

Dice crowned 2024 Calypso Monarch in Dominica

Mas Domnik is shaping up nicely in Dominica with the crowning of its 2024 Calypso Monarch Dennison ‘Dice’ Joseph, making this the tenth time he has won the prestigious title.  

MAS DOMNIK 2024: Dominica unleashes a Carnival spectacle of a vibrant...

Discover Dominica Authority is set to host the grand spectacle of Mas Domnik 2024, the Real Mas. Dominica’s Carnival, scheduled for February 12 and 13, 2024, promises an unforgettable experience filled with color, music, and celebration that will captivate locals and visitors alike.