Dominica News Online https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/ The most popular news site in the Commonwealth of Dominica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:02:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 41008113 Government looks to new Contour Airlines route to boost regional connectivity https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/government-looks-to-new-contour-airlines-route-to-boost-regional-connectivity/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/government-looks-to-new-contour-airlines-route-to-boost-regional-connectivity/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:02:49 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364613 Government looks to new Contour Airlines route to boost regional connectivityDominica’s air connectivity is set to receive a boost with the launch of a new Contour Airlines route to Trinidad and Tobago, a move the Government says will strengthen regional links and support tourism growth. Contour Airlines will begin nonstop...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/government-looks-to-new-contour-airlines-route-to-boost-regional-connectivity/feed/ 0 364613 Electoral Office says software issue behind duplicate names on Confirmation List https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/electoral-office-says-software-issue-behind-duplicate-names-on-confirmation-list/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/electoral-office-says-software-issue-behind-duplicate-names-on-confirmation-list/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:54:03 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364609 Electoral Office says software issue behind duplicate names on Confirmation ListThe Electoral Office of Dominica has sought to reassure the public following concerns about duplicate entries appearing on the Confirmation List, saying the issue is linked to software developed by an external contractor and not the result of any action...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/electoral-office-says-software-issue-behind-duplicate-names-on-confirmation-list/feed/ 0 364609 OP-ED: The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/op-ed-the-commonwealths-greatest-prize-lies-beyond-the-games/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/op-ed-the-commonwealths-greatest-prize-lies-beyond-the-games/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:18:59 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364424 OP-ED: The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the GamesAll views expressed in this article belong solely to the author. Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games. For...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/op-ed-the-commonwealths-greatest-prize-lies-beyond-the-games/feed/ 0 364424 UWP ELECTION PAGE: LIVE NOW: UWP Press Conference https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/live-now-uwp-press-conference/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/live-now-uwp-press-conference/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:15:08 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364591 UWP ELECTION PAGE: LIVE NOW: UWP Press ConferenceLIVE FROM 11AM: UWP Press Conference

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/live-now-uwp-press-conference/feed/ 0 364591 Free green skills training by BTC to prepare 85 Dominicans for climate-resilient jobs https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/free-green-skills-training-by-btc-to-prepare-85-dominicans-for-climate-resilient-jobs/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/free-green-skills-training-by-btc-to-prepare-85-dominicans-for-climate-resilient-jobs/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364587 Free green skills training by BTC to prepare 85 Dominicans for climate-resilient jobsThe Business Training Centre (BTC) has launched a new eight-month training initiative aimed at equipping 85 Dominicans with the practical skills needed to support the country’s growing green economy and climate resilience efforts. The project, titled Green Skills Training for...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/free-green-skills-training-by-btc-to-prepare-85-dominicans-for-climate-resilient-jobs/feed/ 0 364587 Team Unity Dominica names new leader, won’t contest Roseau North by-election https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/team-unity-dominica-names-new-leader-wont-contest-roseau-north-by-election/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/team-unity-dominica-names-new-leader-wont-contest-roseau-north-by-election/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:24:21 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364583 Team Unity Dominica names new leader, won’t contest Roseau North by-electionPetra Carbon-George of Capuchin, who resides in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), is the new leader of Team Unity Dominica (TUD). The announcement was made during a press conference held at Fort Young Hotel on Wednesday. She replaces Carlos...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/team-unity-dominica-names-new-leader-wont-contest-roseau-north-by-election/feed/ 1 364583 Caribbean health leaders share strategies to protect NCD patients during disasters https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/caribbean-health-leaders-share-strategies-to-protect-ncd-patients-during-disasters/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/caribbean-health-leaders-share-strategies-to-protect-ncd-patients-during-disasters/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:17:05 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364571 Caribbean health leaders share strategies to protect NCD patients during disastersRegional health stakeholders, including specialists, civil society groups, healthcare workers, and individuals living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), joined a regional dialogue focused on improving how Caribbean communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters while addressing the needs of...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/caribbean-health-leaders-share-strategies-to-protect-ncd-patients-during-disasters/feed/ 0 364571 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Abortion, the high court, and health service https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/letter-to-the-editor-abortion-the-high-court-and-health-service/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/letter-to-the-editor-abortion-the-high-court-and-health-service/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:48:40 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364569 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Abortion, the high court, and health serviceAll views and claims expressed in this letter belong solely to the author. Dear Editor: The High Court heard the constitutional challenge to the abortion law on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The court normally aims to make decisions within six...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/letter-to-the-editor-abortion-the-high-court-and-health-service/feed/ 0 364569 Parents invited to free seminar on understanding children’s communication difficulties https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/parents-invited-to-free-seminar-on-understanding-childrens-communication-difficulties/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/parents-invited-to-free-seminar-on-understanding-childrens-communication-difficulties/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:57:04 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364561 Parents invited to free seminar on understanding children’s communication difficultiesEducation Consulting, Academic Advising and Mentoring (ECAAM), in partnership with Creative Teacher 767, is encouraging parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who works with children to take part in a free online seminar aimed at helping adults better understand communication challenges...

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]]> https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/parents-invited-to-free-seminar-on-understanding-childrens-communication-difficulties/feed/ 0 364561 St Lucia to launch inquiry into deadly Anse Cochon boat collision https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/st-lucia-to-launch-inquiry-into-deadly-anse-cochon-boat-collision/ https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/st-lucia-to-launch-inquiry-into-deadly-anse-cochon-boat-collision/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:17:48 +0000 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/?p=364559 St Lucia to launch inquiry into deadly Anse Cochon boat collision  The Government of Saint Lucia has moved to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the deadly boat collision at Anse Cochon on July 18, 2026, which involved two vessels and claimed the lives of at least two Saint Lucians....

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