Dominica News Online https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/ The most popular news site in the Commonwealth of Dominica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:23:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 41008113 Dominica calls for climate funding before disaster strikes https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/dominica-calls-for-climate-funding-before-disaster-strikes/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/dominica-calls-for-climate-funding-before-disaster-strikes/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:43 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368628 Dominica calls for climate funding before disaster strikesDominica’s President Sylvanie Burton urged the international community to invest in climate resilience before disasters occur, arguing that the current approach leaves vulnerable countries borrowing to rebuild infrastructure that could have been protected. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/dominica-calls-for-climate-funding-before-disaster-strikes/feed/ 0 368628 CAF approves US$200,000 grant to strengthen disaster-resilient housing in Caribbean https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/caf-approves-us200000-grant-to-strengthen-disaster-resilient-housing-in-caribbean/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/caf-approves-us200000-grant-to-strengthen-disaster-resilient-housing-in-caribbean/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:22:53 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368632 CAF approves US$200,000 grant to strengthen disaster-resilient housing in CaribbeanThe Caribbean is getting additional support to improve the way homes are built and reconstructed as countries across the region continue to face hurricanes, floods, landslides, earthquakes and other natural hazards. CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/caf-approves-us200000-grant-to-strengthen-disaster-resilient-housing-in-caribbean/feed/ 0 368632 Dominica invites world to help build ‘living laboratory’ for climate resilience https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/dominica-invites-world-to-help-build-living-laboratory-for-climate-resilience/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/dominica-invites-world-to-help-build-living-laboratory-for-climate-resilience/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:46:20 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368621 Dominica invites world to help build ‘living laboratory’ for climate resilienceDominica has invited international partners to use the island as a demonstration ground for climate resilience, with President Sylvanie Burton calling for research, technology and investment to help show what a resilient small island economy can achieve. Speaking at the...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/dominica-invites-world-to-help-build-living-laboratory-for-climate-resilience/feed/ 1 368621 OECS foreign ministers push for stronger regional diplomatic coordination https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/oecs-foreign-ministers-push-for-stronger-regional-diplomatic-coordination/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/oecs-foreign-ministers-push-for-stronger-regional-diplomatic-coordination/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:33:34 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368615 OECS foreign ministers push for stronger regional diplomatic coordinationThe Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is looking to strengthen its collective diplomatic voice as Member States navigate a rapidly changing global environment. According to an OECS press release, the issue featured prominently at the 10th Meeting of the...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/oecs-foreign-ministers-push-for-stronger-regional-diplomatic-coordination/feed/ 0 368615 UWI, RSS to host Caribbean security futures symposium in Barbados https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/uwi-rss-to-host-caribbean-security-futures-symposium-in-barbados/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/uwi-rss-to-host-caribbean-security-futures-symposium-in-barbados/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:16:16 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368613 UWI, RSS to host Caribbean security futures symposium in BarbadosThe University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the Regional Security System (RSS) are preparing to bring regional security experts and policymakers together in Barbados as they seek practical ways to respond to the Caribbean’s increasingly complex security challenges....

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/uwi-rss-to-host-caribbean-security-futures-symposium-in-barbados/feed/ 0 368613 Government seeks parliamentary approval for EC$68.6 million IDA credit facility https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/government-seeks-parliamentary-approval-for-ec68-6-million-ida-credit-facility/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/government-seeks-parliamentary-approval-for-ec68-6-million-ida-credit-facility/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:59:57 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368603 Government seeks parliamentary approval for EC$68.6 million IDA credit facilityFinance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre has asked Dominica’s Parliament to approve a credit facility of approximately EC$68.6 million from the International Development Association (IDA), aimed at strengthening the country’s fiscal and climate resilience. McIntyre made the request on Tuesday, September...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/government-seeks-parliamentary-approval-for-ec68-6-million-ida-credit-facility/feed/ 1 368603 National seminar highlights strategies to strengthen Dominica’s livestock sector https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/national-seminar-highlights-strategies-to-strengthen-dominicas-livestock-sector/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/national-seminar-highlights-strategies-to-strengthen-dominicas-livestock-sector/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:38:01 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368599 National seminar highlights strategies to strengthen Dominica’s livestock sectorThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy hosted its National Seminar on Poultry and Pig Production on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Goodwill Parish Hall. The seminar brought together stakeholders from across the livestock sector to exchange...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/national-seminar-highlights-strategies-to-strengthen-dominicas-livestock-sector/feed/ 0 368599 IOM RELEASE: Dominica advances policy to strengthen integration of migrant labour in the agricultural sector https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/iom-release-dominica-advances-policy-to-strengthen-integration-of-migrant-labour-in-the-agricultural-sector/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/iom-release-dominica-advances-policy-to-strengthen-integration-of-migrant-labour-in-the-agricultural-sector/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:11:05 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368592 IOM RELEASE: Dominica advances policy to strengthen integration of migrant labour in the agricultural sector  As Dominica continues efforts to strengthen agricultural production and food security, stakeholders from across government, agriculture, and civil society have come together to help shape a more coordinated approach to the integration of migrant labour within the sector. The...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/iom-release-dominica-advances-policy-to-strengthen-integration-of-migrant-labour-in-the-agricultural-sector/feed/ 0 368592 DAA to host second road race of 2026 in Grand Bay https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/daa-to-host-second-road-race-of-2026-in-grand-bay/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/daa-to-host-second-road-race-of-2026-in-grand-bay/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:41:56 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368587 DAA to host second road race of 2026 in Grand BayThe Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA Inc.) is set to stage the second installment of its 2026 Road Race Series on Sunday, October 11, with the event taking participants through sections of the Grand Bay area. Athletes are being encouraged...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/daa-to-host-second-road-race-of-2026-in-grand-bay/feed/ 0 368587 Skerrit and Francis pay tribute to Desiree John, wife of former PM, following her death https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/skerrit-and-francis-pay-tribute-to-desiree-john-wife-of-former-pm-following-her-death/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/skerrit-and-francis-pay-tribute-to-desiree-john-wife-of-former-pm-following-her-death/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:02:08 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=368582 Skerrit and Francis pay tribute to Desiree John, wife of former PM, following her death  Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit and United Progressive Party (UPP) leader Joshua Francis have publicly expressed condolences following the death of Desiree John, the wife of Dominica’s first Prime Minister, Patrick John. Mrs. John died on Tuesday, September 22,...

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