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Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:44:15 +0000
Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation International Women’s Day 2026 message
On this International Women’s Day, the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) joins voices across our region and the world in affirming the urgent Call for Rights. Justice. Action. for ALL Women and Girls. The Caribbean has long understood th...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:39 +0000
STATEMENT: Honourable Dr Cassandra Williams, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services on International Women’s Day (with audio)
  Fellow Dominicans, warm greetings to each and every one of you. This week, as we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, communities across Dominica are hosting a range of activities to honor and uplift women. I wish to sinc...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:38 +0000
COMMENTARY: Dominican women writing the island’s stories
  A reflection for International Women’s Day Each year on March 8, the world observes International Women’s Day, a moment to recognize the contributions of women across society. While much attention often focuses on politics, business, o...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:30:31 +0000
STATEMENT: Ms. Isiuwa Iyahen, UN Women Head of Office on International Women’s Day
Good morning, everyone. I am pleased to bring greetings from the UN Women Multicountry Office Caribbean as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 under Dominica’s theme, Our Giving, Our Progress. Today, we honor the strength and ge...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:43:04 +0000
17 early childhood learning centres receive media and Learning equipment from IsraAID (with video)
In a continued effort to bolster school safety and enhance early childhood and primary education, IsraAID Dominica officially handed over a suite of essential media and learning equipment to 17 early childhood learning centres today. The contributi...

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Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:10:44 GMT
Relationship between Dominica and T@T solid says PM Skerrit
Dominica’s prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit is reporting that the relationship between Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago remains “solid.”

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:52:40 GMT
T&T’s vote against Dominica sparks outrage with calls for firing of foreign minister
Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to vote against Dominica’s appeal to the Organization of American States (OAS) for a two year waiver on its fees owed to the institution has met with outrage, disbelief and disgust within the country.

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:19:13 GMT
Rare endangered parrots illegally smuggled from Dominica
Dominica is reeling from the news that its rare and exotic parrots have been illegally smuggled out of the country with the assistance of government workers.

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:17:46 GMT
Male birth control pill found to be effective and safe to use
Scientific investigators at the University of Washington Medical Centre have successfully tested a contraceptive pill for men.

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:35:09 GMT
Dominica born attorney Garvin Ambrose sworn in to the bar of the US Supreme Court
On February 28, 2018, Dominican born attorney, Garvin Gauss Ambrose was sworn in as a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

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