The National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) proudly announces its exceptional performance at the 2025 ECCU Bank of the Year Awards, held in St. Kitts. NBD earned top recognition in three major categories: Technological Innovation, Customer Service, and the distinguished ECCU Bank of the Year Award. This remarkable achievement reflects NBD’s commitment to advancing the […]
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JCI Dominica has made history by capturing the Best Local Global Goals Project Award at the 2025 JCI World Congress held in Tunis, Tunisia, for its flagship initiative, Read With Me. This marks a proud and historic milestone for both the organization and Dominica. Read With Me was designed to promote early literacy, strengthen family […]
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Dominican writer and poet Anella Shillingford has released her newest body of work, Feels Like Home, a literary mixtape that blends poetry, music, and memory into an intimate exploration of love, healing, and belonging. “Feels Like Home is a collection about music, love, home, and healing,” says Shillingford. “Readers will find a mix of poetic […]
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Castries, November 7, 2025 — The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) placed the spotlight on the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival during the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, one of the world’s premier travel and tourism events held from November 4–6, 2025. As part of Saint Lucia’s showcase, a special preview of the […]
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Record patron participation showcases the power of music, partnership and people Dominica has once again proven that the rhythm of Creole culture beats strongest on the Nature Island. The 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) surpassed expectations, drawing over 42,000 patrons across three unforgettable nights, a remarkable leap from 30,217 in 2024. […]
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Pre-agreed parametric triggers reached for full payout based on storm’s central pressure and path WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — Following Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica will receive a full payout of $150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage with the World Bank, backed by a catastrophe bond issued in 2024 by the World Bank (International […]
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Castries, Saint Lucia — The Office of the Prime Minister informs the public that Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre is currently out of state from the afternoon of Thursday, November 6, 2025, to the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025. Prime Minister Pierre is in the United States to engage members of the Saint […]
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joannas “Marley” Baptiste, age 71, of Zicack, Portsmouth, also known as “Teacher Marley.” He passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was a former teacher at the Vielle Case, Penville, Savanne Paille, St. John’s, and Roosevelt Douglas Primary Schools. He leaves to mourn: […]
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The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I. Thursday, November 6, 2025—A captivating and robust discussion unfolded at the launch of Professor Sir Hilary Beckles’ latest book, Cricket’s First Revolutionary: Frank Worrell’s Political War Against Colonialism in the West Indies. The event, held on October 21 at The UWI St. Augustine, was under the patronage of Pro […]
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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disasters, in hardships, and in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action— helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. The […]
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