Dominica

The new international airport terminal is taking shape as construction continues towards completion; contractors say it is designed to withstand a changing climate with cutting-edge technology, authorities expect completion by September 2027

Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. DOMLEC has apologized for widespread and, in some cases, prolonged power outages between 14 and 15 August as several incidents disrupted electricity service across the island

Organizations behind the constitutional challenge to Dominica’s abortion law have welcomed a recent High Court ruling that is a key step towards reproductive rights; more work remains to guarantee women and girls meaningful access to safe legal abortion

Dominica’s arts and cultural community is invited to take part in a public panel discussion to explore ways to strengthen and grow the country’s creative sector; the event is organized for 8 July at the UWI Global Campus in Roseau by the Alwin Foundation

As Hurricane Season officially opened on 2 June, Dominica Red Cross Society urged all citizens, residents, and communities across the island to prioritize early preparation and safety

Dominica joins regional effort to prevent youth crime and violence in the Eastern Caribbean through UN joint programme

At the Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Youth in Agriculture, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture encouraged young people to see agriculture not as a non-option, a limitation, but as an opportunity for success

Dominican musician Cornell Phillip called for the reintroduction of music education in schools across Dominica, stressing its cultural and social importance, reminding that music is not only a creative tool but also plays a vital role in shaping society

A national consultation has been announced to bring greater focus and clarity on the impact of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, the leading cause of death in Dominica in the past 15 years and a threat to the country’s productivity and economic survival

Vessel Green Pioneer is in Dominica to demonstrate how geothermal energy from the nearly-completed facility in Laudat can be harnessed for practical use; supporting the country to position itself as hub for sustainable maritime activities

The Girl Guides Association of Dominica has joined millions of members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in celebrating the centenary of World Thinking Day, a global tradition observed by over 12 million girls across 153 countries

Recent paintings by Dominican artist Francilia Agar make her new solo exhibition titled “I Am Dominica” housed at Vetivert Contemporary Fine Art Gallery; expressive use of color and texture embody the island’s landscapes, cultural memories, identity

The appointment of three professionals to the role of magistrate in Dominica upgrades the country’s total to eight–a full complement Dominica that will allow to tackle case backlog