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CARICOM Leaders Pay Tribute to Mighty Sparrow
Regional leaders honour the Grenadian-born calypsonian whose voice, they say, gave the Caribbean a sound that was unmistakably its own.
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28.09
28.09
China and US Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion in Goods
Washington and Beijing have pledged to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, with US relief covering Christmas toys and ornaments and Chinese concessions including agricultural prod…
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28.09
28.09
Jamaica Takes Hurricane Melissa Case to UN General Assembly
Jamaica used its United Nations General Assembly platform this week to frame Hurricane Melissa as evidence of the Caribbean's structural vulnerability, arguing that small island states need…
04:02
28.09
28.09
Trump Offered to Sell US Weapons to China, Ambassador Says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China would like to buy American weapons during their meeting last week, remarks that come amid heig…
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28.09
28.09
Mighty Sparrow, Calypso King of the World, Dies at 91
Slinger Francisco, the Trinidadian calypsonian known worldwide as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at 91, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. His music shaped Carnival across the Car…
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27.09
27.09
Pope Leo XIV Draws 800,000 to First Mass in France in Nearly Two Decades
An estimated 800,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV's outdoor mass in Lourdes, his first visit to France as pontiff and the first papal mass there in almost 20 years.
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27.09
27.09
Tropical Wave Brings Showers and Thunderstorms to Dominica
A tropical wave is affecting the southern Lesser Antilles, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies and scattered showers to Dominica. Residents should remain vigilant as the system continues…
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27.09
27.09
Oleshky Residents Face Starvation as Supplies Cut Off
Civilians remaining in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky are running out of food, with residents reporting they have nothing left to eat as evacuation efforts stall.
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27.09
27.09
Trump Meets Xi, Pope Leo XIV Visits France as Floods Hit Thailand
A week of high-stakes diplomacy and natural disaster: Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping, Pope Leo XIV made a historic first visit to France, and severe flooding submerged streets in Bangkok.
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Bill Gates Urges Regulation of AI, Warns of Catastrophic Risks
Bill Gates has called on US legislators and law enforcement to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked development could cause a billion deaths and stressing that self-regu…
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27.09
27.09
World Contraception Day 2025: Dominica urged to break barriers to family planning
Dominica joins the global observance of World Contraception Day under the theme «No Barriers, Just Choices: Contraceptive Access Now», with calls for improved access to reproductive health …
04:01
27.09
27.09
Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster After 300mm of Rain in 48 Hours
Thai authorities have declared a flood disaster across Bangkok after nearly two days of heavy rain submerged roads, homes and businesses, with residents wading through waist-deep water in p…
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26.09
26.09
KFC Dominica dismisses fake under-21 ban image as false
KFC Dominica has issued a statement rejecting a fabricated image circulating online that claimed the fast-food chain would bar customers under 21 from buying its products.
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26.09
26.09
Dominica Urged to Defend Sovereignty as Africa Extends Its Call
A commentary published in Dominica argues that small Caribbean states must guard their sovereignty and resist the drift toward state failure, warning that the civilisation built by earlier …
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26.09
26.09
Creole Attire and Accessories Exhibition Promotes Local Products in Dominica
The Ministry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership and Small Business Development hosted its annual Creole Attire & Accessories Exhibition and Sales, showcasing locally made …
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26.09
26.09
Slight Haziness and Few Showers Expected, Slight Chance of Thunderstorms
Dominica's 6:00 AM weather outlook for 26 September indicates slight haziness and a few showers, with a slight chance of thunderstorms over the next 24 to 48 hours as an approaching tropica…
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26.09
26.09
Nepal Floods: Thousands Still Missing One Month On as Families Face Long Recovery
A month after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, thousands remain unaccounted for and families are confronting a slow, difficult recovery. The disaster has left communities across the Himalaya…
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26.09
26.09
Mekelberg Warns Absence of Diplomatic Route Means Perpetual War
Chatham House fellow Yossi Mekelberg argues that Israel cannot define its future through security and territorial control alone, warning that without a political endgame the region risks pe…
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26.09
26.09
Russian strikes force closure of Ukraine's largest steel plant
ArcelorMittal's Kryvyi Rih plant, Ukraine's biggest steelmaker, has halted operations after sustained Russian attacks, deepening the blow to the country's steel sector as President Zelensky…
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26.09
26.09
Heat Advisory: Dominicans Urged to Take Precautions as Temperatures Climb
The Dominica Meteorological Service has issued a heat advisory for the island, warning residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures and humidity rise.
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DOWASCO Calls Grand Fond Meeting on Water Project
The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company has invited Grand Fond residents to a community consultation on Monday to discuss progress of the Water Sector Strategic Development Project in the v…
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26.09
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ASPIRE Replies to Letter on Muslim View of Abortion
The Dominica-based advocacy group ASPIRE has issued a public response to a letter published on 25 September 2026 concerning Islamic teaching on abortion, setting out its own position in the…
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26.09
26.09
DPP Discontinues Obstruction Charge Against UWP Leader Thomson Fontaine
Director of Public Prosecutions Sherma Dalrymple has discontinued the obstruction charge against United Workers' Party leader Dr Thomson Fontaine, ending a criminal case that arose from an …
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25.09
25.09
Castle Bruce Health Centre Moves to Expand Newborn and Child Care
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services says efforts are underway to strengthen services for newborns and children at the Castle Bruce Health Centre, as it reaffirms its focus …