Venezuela Relief: Dominica has approved an initial US$500,000 donation after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, with government-organised aid set to move via the Galleons Passage and Shell committing US$5 million to relief and rescue. Visa Pressure: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged the US to reconsider visa restrictions affecting Dominicans, saying Dominica has taken steps to address concerns. Health Update: Health Minister Cassanni Laville clarified that healthcare stays free for Dominicans 18 and under and 60 and over, after a circulating document suggested a 25% contribution fee. Tourism & Training: OECS is pushing community-based tourism, with Dominica among member states benefiting from a Saint Lucia workshop to strengthen local tourism policies and action plans. Sports & Youth: Dominica will return to the revived ANOECS Athletics Championships with a nine-member team, while the Wayne George Football Academy received EC$5,000 from RUBIS for uniforms and equipment. Community Spotlight: The Dominica Council on Ageing marked the nation’s centenarians, now totaling 15. Water Notices: DOWASCO scheduled service interruptions are planned in Stockfarm & Tarish Pit (July 3) and St. Joseph, Layou, Mero and Hillsborough Gardens (July 2).
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Water Supply Updates: DOWASCO has scheduled service interruptions for Stockfarm & Tarish Pit on Friday, July 3 (9am–5pm) and earlier notices for St. Joseph, Layou, Mero and Hillsborough Gardens on July 2 (9am–5pm). Sports & Youth: Dominica is set to return to the revived ANOECS Athletics Championships in St. Kitts and Nevis (July 4–5) with a nine-member team. Tourism & Community: OECS officials met in St. Lucia to push community-based tourism, backed by the EU’s RIGHT programme, with Dominica also seeing local momentum through UNDP-supported training that graduated 16 certified tour guides in the Kalinago Territory. Health & Community Care: Dr. Velda Wade says Dominica has about 300 people living with cancer, calling it alarming for the island’s size. Marine Conservation: The new Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started consultations with watersports operators in Dominica to protect whales while supporting sustainable livelihoods. Politics: The UWP’s Wesley public meeting drew a small turnout, while the Roseau South by-election campaign continues with UPP candidate Edline Harris and DLP candidate Ashma McDougall.
Indigenous Tourism & Jobs: Sixteen Kalinago residents graduated as certified tour guides after a UNDP-supported programme, with training coordinated by the Kalinago Council, Dominica State College and tourism partners, aimed at boosting indigenous tourism and resilience. Roseau South Politics: The UPP has unveiled Edline Harris as its Roseau South candidate, while the UWP faces fresh questions after a Wesley public meeting drew a small crowd with mostly party faces. Roseau North By-election: DLP candidate Ashma McDougall says she chose Labour “unapologetically,” as PM Roosevelt Skerrit backs her youth-and-entrepreneurship agenda; meanwhile, independent Sherman Boston has entered the Roseau North race. Water & Services: DOWASCO will interrupt water supply in St. Joseph, Layou, Mero and Hillsborough Gardens on July 2 for system maintenance. Marine Conservation: The new Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started consultations with watersports operators in Dominica to protect whales while supporting sustainable livelihoods. Health: Dr. Velda Wade warns Dominica’s cancer numbers are “alarming,” citing about 300 people living with cancer. Sports Support: Wayne George Football Academy received EC$5,000 from RUBIS for uniforms and equipment.
CARICOM Regional Rights: CARICOM is set to convene a regional meeting to tackle discrimination and marginalization affecting Rastafarians, with member states backing a committee to examine issues across the Caribbean and internationally. Sports Support: Wayne George Football Academy received EC$5,000 from RUBIS to buy uniforms and equipment ahead of upcoming fixtures. Marine Conservation & Tourism: The new Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started consultations with Dominica’s watersports operators to protect sperm whales while supporting sustainable marine livelihoods. Health Alarm: Dr. Velda Wade says Dominica has about 300 people living with cancer, calling it an “epidemic” for a small population and urging action on prevention. Politics & Elections: A UWP rally in Wesley drew little to no public turnout, while Roseau North by-election campaigning continues as DLP candidate Ashma McDougall defends her Labour Party choice and the Electoral Commission faces calls for clearer public answers ahead of the vote. Community & Culture: The Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 official contestant reveal was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Roseau North By-Election Politics: Dominica Labour Party candidate Ashma McDougall says she chose the DLP “unapologetically,” pitching a platform focused on youth, entrepreneurship and community wellbeing, while Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit backs her and frames the seat as reflecting the hopes of “modern Dominica.” CBI Programme Tensions: Skerrit also raised concerns about UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine’s comments on phasing out the Citizenship by Investment programme, arguing it has helped Dominica since Hurricane Maria. Electoral Process Pressure: The Dominica Business Forum is calling for clearer communication from the Electoral Commission ahead of the Roseau North vote, and an open letter urges the Electoral Commission and Chief Elections Officer to publicly answer questions about the 2025 electoral legislation. Local Culture Update: The Cultural Division postponed the Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 official contestant reveal scheduled for July 1. Health & Community: Rotary Club of Portsmouth and Medical Ministry International completed over 60 cataract surgeries in Dominica as part of the 2026 Eye Mission. Sports Achievement: Olympic triple jumper Thea Lafond Gadson set a new Dominican record with a 15.25m leap at a World Athletics Continental Tour meeting in Croatia. Public Safety & Crime: Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man found in a Canefield manhole, and another apparent drowning death in Concord.
Roseau North By-Election Politics: Dominica’s Roseau North by-election campaign is heating up. DLP economist Ashma McDougall was launched at Lindo Park, saying she chose Labour “unapologetically” to create opportunities and solve “bread-and-butter” problems, while PM Roosevelt Skerrit framed the seat as reflecting the hopes of modern Dominica. Independent candidate Sherman Boston also entered the race, saying he was approached to rejoin Labour but declined. CBI Programme Debate: Skerrit pushed back on UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine’s comments about phasing out the Citizenship by Investment programme, arguing CBI has helped rescue Dominica since Hurricane Maria. Electoral Process Pressure: A Dominica Business Forum statement calls out the Electoral Commission’s “silence” and urges clarity on how the new 2025 electoral laws will be implemented ahead of the by-election, while an open letter asks the Speaker to stay above partisan politics. Culture & Community: The Cultural Division postponed the Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 official contestant reveal, and the Kiwanis Nature Island Club installed its 2025/2026 leadership with 13 new members. Sports: Olympic triple-jump star Thea Lafond-Gadson set a new national record with a 15.25m leap in Croatia.
Roseau North By-Election: The Dominica Business Forum is calling out the Electoral Commission’s “silence” and wants clearer communication ahead of the Roseau North by-election, arguing the process is a key test of the 2025 electoral reforms and noting limits around the new voters’ register. Political Accountability: A former CSA general secretary, Alvin A. Thomas, has penned an open letter urging Speaker Joseph Isaac to stay above partisan politics after he introduced DLP Roseau North candidate Ashma McDougall at a party meeting. DLP Campaign Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit backed Ashma McDougall at the campaign lift-off, framing the race around youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and “bread-and-butter” issues, while McDougall says joining the DLP was the “only choice” and she chose Labour “unapologetically.” Sports Spotlight: Olympic triple-jump star Thea Lafond-Gadson set a new Dominican record with a 15.25m leap to win gold at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Croatia. Public Safety & Health: Police are investigating the deaths of (1) “Joe Black” Joseph Anatole, 61, after an apparent drowning in Concord, and (2) an unidentified man found in a Canefield manhole. Infrastructure Update: DOWASCO announced office closures and apologized for an unscheduled service interruption in parts of St. Joseph.
Roseau North By-Election: PM Roosevelt Skerrit backed Ashma McDougall at the campaign lift-off, pitching her as a service-focused leader for “bread-and-butter” issues ahead of the expected mid-September vote. Parliament Watch: Former CSA general secretary Alvin A. Thomas has penned an open letter urging Speaker Joseph Isaac to stay above partisan politics after Isaac introduced McDougall at a Labour meeting, calling it a “lapse in judgement” and urging an explanation and apology. Sports Spotlight: Olympic triple-jump champion Thea Lafond-Gadson set a new Dominican record with a 15.25m leap to win gold at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Croatia. Public Safety & Police: Police are investigating the deaths of (1) 61-year-old Joseph “Joe Black” Anatole after an apparent drowning in Concord and (2) an unidentified man found in a Canefield manhole, with two people taken into custody. UWI Alert: The UWI warned the public about a fake website using its name and asking for personal information. Infrastructure Update: Dominica’s EC$14 million synthetic athletics track project moved forward with planning talks, with a World Athletics team due in July for final site checks. Service Notices: DOWASCO offices close Monday (June 29) and apologized for a St. Joseph-area supply interruption.
Sports Spotlight: Olympic triple-jump star Thea Lafond-Gadson cleared 15.25m in Croatia to break her own Dominican record (15.02m) and win gold at the World Athletics Continental Tour Golden Meeting. Public Safety: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concord on June 25 that killed 95-year-old Maria Alfred; the driver and three others were injured. Utilities Update: DOWASCO says offices in Portsmouth and Roseau will close Monday June 29, and it has apologized for an unscheduled service interruption in several communities caused by a damaged supply line. Local Football: The Dominica Football Association appointed former police officer Clem Bruno as Facilities Supervisor for the DFA Technical Centre in Stockfarm. Regional Watch: A 4.2 earthquake was felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean, including Roseau and Dominica, with no immediate reports of damage. Culture & Youth: The Cultural Division will unveil Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 contestants online on July 1, while the DFA Academy Football Festival runs today at 8 a.m. in Stockfarm.
Dominica in the spotlight: Thea Lafond-Gadson set a new national triple-jump record with a 15.25m leap to win gold at the World Athletics Continental Tour Golden Meeting in Croatia. Public safety: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concord on June 25 that killed 95-year-old Maria Alfred; three others were injured. Local services: DOWASCO says offices in Portsmouth and Roseau will close June 29 for a staff meeting, and it has apologized for an unscheduled supply interruption in several communities caused by a damaged line. Sports & youth: The Dominica Football Association appointed Clem Bruno as Facilities Supervisor at the DFA Technical Centre, and it also hosts an academy festival for ages 6–15 at Stockfarm today. Culture: Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 contestants will be revealed online on July 1, with the pageant set to culminate on Oct. 21. Regional watch: A 4.2 earthquake was felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica, with no immediate damage reports.
Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed their partnership at the 2026 Canada-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting in Panama, agreeing on a results-focused action plan covering competitive economies, climate action, and regional security, with Haiti and transnational crime on the agenda. Venezuela Earthquakes: Dominica joined CARICOM and regional leaders in extending condolences and pledging support after twin quakes devastated Venezuela, with reports of rising casualties and injuries and a state of emergency declared. Energy Transition Push: Caribbean leaders and regulators called for a faster, coordinated renewable energy shift, warning that fragmented efforts won’t deliver reliable, affordable power. Dominica Sports & Culture: The DFA Academy Football Festival runs today in Stockfarm for ages 6–15, while Olympic Day celebrations are set for today at Bath Estate. Athletics: Thea Lafond Gadson set a new national triple jump record with a 15.25m gold-winning leap in Croatia. Local Services: DOWASCO offices close Monday June 29, and customers in St. Joseph and several communities were apologized to after an unscheduled service interruption. Announcements: Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 contestants will be revealed online July 1. Cricket: Dominica faces St. Vincent tomorrow in the BVICA T20 Nation Cup.
Dominica Football: The Dominica Football Association has appointed former police officer Clem Bruno as Facilities Supervisor at the DFA Technical Centre in Stockfarm, tasking him with day-to-day operations and maintenance. Road Safety: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concord on June 25 that killed 95-year-old Maria Alfred after a Suzuki Swift hit a roadside parapet near Concord Primary School; three others were injured. Utilities: DOWASCO says offices in Portsmouth and Roseau will close Monday June 29 for a staff meeting, and it has apologized for an unscheduled service interruption in multiple communities caused by a damaged supply line. Sports & Youth: The DFA Academy Football Festival runs today at 8 a.m. at the DFA Technical Centre, with players aged 6–15 scouted for possible National Academy selection. Culture & Talent: Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 contestants will be revealed online on July 1 at 6 p.m., with the pageant culminating October 21. Athletics: Thea Lafond Gadson set a new national record with a 15.25m triple jump win in Croatia. Regional Watch: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica, with no immediate damage reported.
Local News & Safety: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concord on June 25 that killed 95-year-old Maria Alfred; three others were injured and taken to hospital. Utilities: DOWASCO says its Portsmouth and Roseau offices will close June 29 for a staff meeting, and it has apologized for an unscheduled service interruption in several communities caused by a damaged supply line. Sports: The Dominica Football Association appointed former police officer Clem Bruno as Facilities Supervisor for its Stockfarm Technical Centre. Culture & Community: The Cultural Division will unveil the 2026 Miss Wob Dwiyet contestants in an online premiere on July 1, with the pageant set to culminate on Oct. 21. National Pride: Thea Lafond Gadson set a new Dominican triple jump national record with a 15.25m gold-winning leap in Croatia. Regional Watch: A 4.2 earthquake was felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean including Dominica, with no immediate damage reported. Regional Cooperation: CARICOM and regional leaders continue expressing solidarity with Venezuela after twin earthquakes.
Venezuela Earthquake Response: Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit and CARICOM leaders extended condolences and pledged support after twin quakes in Venezuela left at least 164 dead and 971 injured, with a state of emergency declared and rescue efforts continuing in hardest-hit La Guaira. Regional Politics: OECS leaders in Antigua say the US is pressuring the sub-region to accept deportees from foreign countries, and they plan to negotiate to limit numbers. Local Elections: The Dominica Labour Party will launch its Roseau North campaign this Sunday, June 28, at Lindo Park with candidate Ashma McDougall. Telecom Disruption: Dominica and St Lucia regulators say Flow’s near-19-hour outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging backup communication plans. Energy Transition Push: Regional leaders at the CDB urged a faster, coordinated renewable energy shift, warning fragmented efforts won’t meet resilience goals. Health Upgrade: Dominica introduced PCR testing for leptospirosis at the national lab, cutting turnaround by ending overseas sample sending. Culture & Community: Dominica’s Bouyon artists scored major nominations for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, while Fisheries marked SSMR Day 2026 with marine conservation activities.
Roseau North Politics: The Dominica Labour Party will launch its Roseau North campaign this Sunday, June 28, at Lindo Park (6:00 PM), featuring candidate Ashma McDougall, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, and senior party figures, after McDougall was ratified following Miriam Blanchard’s resignation on medical grounds. UWP Roseau North: The United Workers Party is also set for a Roseau North public meeting in Tarish Pit on Friday, June 26 (6:30 PM), where Daniel Lugay will share his vision ahead of a by-election expected within three months. Telecom Disruption: Dominica and St Lucia regulators say Flow’s outage earlier this week was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers to keep backup communication plans while Flow reports on fixes. Health Upgrade: Dominica’s National Laboratory has introduced PCR testing for leptospirosis, cutting the need to send samples overseas and speeding diagnosis. Marine Conservation: Fisheries Division marks SSMR Day 2026 today with school presentations, radio programmes, and an inter-school debate under the theme of strong marine protected areas. Diplomacy: Dominica welcomed New Zealand’s new High Commissioner, Linda Charlotte Te Puni, with talks focused on strengthening cooperation on sustainable development. Regional Energy Push: Caribbean leaders at the CDB meeting called for bolder, coordinated renewable energy action, including regional project bundling and climate-resilient grids.
Telecom Relief for Dominica: Flow says services are fully restored after a major outage that hit Dominica and St. Lucia from June 21–22, caused by a damaged subsea fibre, and customers will get automatic rebates (credit for prepaid users; notices for businesses). Public Health Upgrade: Dominica’s National Laboratory has begun PCR testing for leptospirosis, speeding diagnosis and reducing the need to send samples overseas. Local Politics: UWP candidate Daniel Lugay will address Roseau North voters at a Tarish Pit public meeting on June 26, following Miriam Blanchard’s resignation on medical grounds and paving the way for a by-election within three months. Marine Conservation: Fisheries Division marks SSMR Day 2026 today with school presentations, radio programmes and an inter-school debate focused on protecting Dominica’s marine protected areas. Diplomacy: Dominica welcomed New Zealand’s new High Commissioner, Linda Charlotte Te Puni, with talks on strengthening cooperation, including renewable energy and climate resilience. Tourism & Community: Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism announce the inaugural Wellness Fair on July 4, plus a DOWASCO tender for vehicle purchase (JCB Backhoe) closing June 30.
Flow Outage Response: Dominica and St Lucia telecom regulators say Flow’s major service disruption was linked to a fault on a fibre route between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing for a full report while urging customers to plan backup communication options; Flow says services are restored and rebates/credits will be applied automatically. OECS Regional Push: At the 78th OECS Authority meeting in Antigua, leaders marked 45 years of integration and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with new chair Gaston Browne stressing bold, transformative leadership and stronger implementation. Health Upgrade: Dominica’s Ministry of Health and PAHO introduced PCR testing for leptospirosis at the national lab, cutting reliance on overseas samples and speeding diagnosis. Tourism & Wellness: Discover Dominica Authority will host its first Wellness Fair on July 4 at UWI Global Campus, while the island’s tourism calendar also keeps building with new summer experiences. Local Community Wins: The Girl Guides Association of Dominica elected Abigail Christmas as chief commissioner, and the Rotary Club installed water fountains at two primary schools to support healthier habits.
Telecom Reliability: Flow’s major outage that left many customers in Dominica and St Lucia without service for nearly 19 hours has been fully restored, with the company saying the cause was a damaged subsea fibre and promising automatic rebates (credit for prepaid and notices for businesses). Public Health Capacity: Dominica expanded disease detection with new leptospirosis PCR testing at the National Laboratory, cutting the need to send samples overseas for faster results. Tourism & Community Wellness: Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism will host the inaugural Wellness Fair on July 4 at UWI Global Campus, offering free screenings, consultations and wellness activities under “Be Well in Nature.” Education & Youth: The Girl Guides Association of Dominica elected Abigail Christmas as chief commissioner, while Achievement Learning Centre highlighted Grade 6 National Assessment success stories and Dominica awarded 124 scholarships and 122 bursaries. Weather & Safety: The Met Service warns of scattered showers, possible thunderstorms, and Saharan dust affecting air quality, with cautions for flooding and landslide-prone areas.
Health & Lab Modernisation: Dominica has rolled out PCR testing for leptospirosis at the National Laboratory, cutting the need to send samples overseas and speeding up real-time diagnosis for faster treatment and better outbreak control. Telecoms & Daily Life: Flow says services are fully restored after a regional outage that hit Dominica and Saint Lucia, with rebates promised automatically for affected accounts after a damaged subsea fibre disrupted connectivity. Tourism & Community Wellness: The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority will host the island’s first Wellness Fair on July 4 at UWI Global Campus, offering free screenings, consultations and wellness activities under “Be Well in Nature.” Education & Youth Support: Government awarded 124 scholarships and 122 bursaries to Grade 6 students, while the Rotary Club installed water fountains at two primary schools to support healthier habits. Regional Cooperation: Prime Minister Skerrit met New Zealand’s High Commissioner Linda Charlotte Te Puni to deepen cooperation on renewable energy and climate resilience. Sports Tourism: Dominica is set to use the Dominica Bike Fest (July 31–Aug 3) to draw international riders and boost visitor stays.
Sports Tourism & Development: International Futbol Experiences founder Christopher Saul’s two-week visit in Dominica focused on scholarships and player development, showcasing the “Train & Play in Nature” programme with local partners and visiting footballers. Education: Mathematics teachers completed the ACT Cohort 2 programme, using blended learning to strengthen how math is taught across Dominica. Telecoms: Flow says services are fully restored after a major regional outage linked to damaged subsea fibre, with automatic rebates/credit for affected customers in Dominica and beyond. Tourism & Community Wellness: The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority will host the island’s first Wellness Fair on July 4 at UWI Global Campus, offering free screenings, consultations and activities. Health Infrastructure: Upgrades are set to begin at the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital, including moving offices for easier access and repairing leaks and room facilities. Youth & Learning: Government awarded 124 scholarships and 122 bursaries to Grade 6 students from the 2026 National Assessment. Regional Spotlight: Dominica is represented at the 78th OECS Authority meeting in Antigua as leaders set priorities on growth, integration, climate resilience and security.
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