The Soufrière Dive Fest 2026 returns on August 29 and 30, offering two days of marine activities in the community, with the support of the Tourism Minister and local organisers.
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a reign of 35 years. His son has immediately succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, taking over the throne as thousands gathered outside …
Verified videos show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud through river valleys below.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled he intends to continue the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow’s challenges are smaller than those facing Kyiv.
Russian authorities have identified and detained four suspects in connection with the Crocus City Hall attack near Moscow, which left at least 137 people dead.
Future Nutrition and Dietetics professionals at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, are receiving specialised food safety training from the Caribbean Public Health Agen…
Electors of the Mahaut constituency in the F01-Massacre polling district can now collect their voter ID cards at the Massacre confirmation centre on the highway, beginning Friday 28 August.
Dr Gaile Gray-Phillip has been appointed Deputy Director of the Global Campus Sites at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus, effective August 1, 2026.
The Adult Education Division will showcase the creativity and accomplishments of learners from across Dominica at its annual Skills Exhibition today at 22 Kennedy Avenue in Roseau.
The Biden administration has assessed that Israel has amassed sufficient troops on the edge of Rafah to launch a full-scale incursion in the coming days, though senior US officials remain u…
The Dominica Nurses Association is commemorating 69 years of dedicated service to the nation's healthcare system, reflecting on decades of caring for patients, advocating for the nursing pr…
Norway's royal household says King Harald V is in an extremely serious condition in hospital, with Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon at his bedside at Oslo University Hospital.
Joseph Jno Charles, better known as “Cocoy” of Salisbury, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
The midday news package for August 26th, 2026, covers the latest developments across the Commonwealth of Dominica, including national announcements, community affairs, and regional updates.
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. has awarded scholarships to four students entering secondary school, marking 40 years of the programme's educational support.
August 29 marks the 128th anniversary of Emmanuel Christopher Loblack’s birth. From Grand Bay and the Public Works Department to the first trade union and organised party politics, his work…
US Army stocks of advanced Patriot interceptor missiles in Europe are at a more than critical level, largely due to the Trump administration's conflict with Iran, according to US and NATO o…
The Biden administration has denounced the International Criminal Court's efforts to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli officials and Hamas leaders, saying the court wrongly equates a US …
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new security agreement on Thursday as world leaders gathered for the G7 summit in Italy.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in a northern region of the country on Sunday, according to the Iranian state news agency IRNA. Rescue operations are reported …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has acknowledged that the loss of inexpensive energy imports has damaged the EU economy, with prices now two to three times higher than in…
Rivers in the Brazilian Amazon fell to their lowest levels in more than a century on Monday as a record drought disrupts communities and damages the rainforest ecosystem.
The US Treasury has issued two general licenses permitting US companies to provide telecommunications services and negotiate contracts with Venezuela's state-owned telecom entities, while m…
Mary Felixia Ormond nee James, known to all as Ma Fanso, has died at the China Friendship Hospital. She was 96. Her Home Going Service will be held on Saturday, August 29 at Truth and Grace…