Althea Shillingford reports on the Dominican economy - agriculture, tourism, energy and enterprise - and what policy decisions in Roseau mean for working people.

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Business & Economy13 October 2026DOMLEC says renewables supplied over 80 percent of electricity from July to SeptemberWorld13 October 2026Miliband: Europe faces big decisions on frozen Russian assets as UK offers to work with EUNews12 October 2026Police issue Orange Alert for missing man Steve AlphonseCaribbean12 October 2026Media Institute of the Caribbean secures UNESCO consultative statusNews12 October 2026Two CDPF officers complete regional community policing course in BarbadosWorld12 October 2026Russian Film on Mariupol Theatre Bombing Draws International ConcernCulture & Community11 October 2026Day 8 of Fatima Novena Draws Faithful in DominicaWorld11 October 2026Iranian Shopkeepers Struggle as Conflict and Sanctions Batter EconomyBusiness & Economy10 October 2026Dominica Marks World Food Day 2026 with Week of ActivitiesWeather & Alerts10 October 2026Trough System Brings Cloudy Skies and Scattered Showers Across DominicaPolitics & Government10 October 2026Dominica's Democracy a Covenant, Voting Sacred, Commentary ArguesCulture & Community9 October 2026Fifth Night of Fatima Novena Held in DominicaSports9 October 2026Baron and Casimir to Represent Dominica at Caribbean Cycling ChampionshipsCulture & Community9 October 2026McDonald L. Thomas publishes first book on Christian growthWorld9 October 2026Russia's Shadow War Tests Europe as Allies Weigh ResponsePolitics & Government9 October 2026Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Programme Faces Scrutiny Over AccessibilityCulture & Community8 October 2026Dominica Marks 48 Years of Independence with National CelebrationsPolitics & Government8 October 2026Durand urges authorities to reach disabled and homebound voters before confirmation endsPolitics & Government8 October 2026Freedom Party Demands Full Accounting of EC$6 Million Electoral Reform FinancingWorld8 October 2026Margaret Hamilton, software pioneer who guided Apollo missions, diesNews7 October 2026Loubiere–Grand Bay Road Project Nears CompletionWeather & Alerts7 October 2026Dominica Moves to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness as Hurricane Season PeaksNews7 October 2026Dominica News Online retracts Business Forum petition articleCulture & Community7 October 2026Dominica Marks 48 Years of Independence with National CelebrationsWorld7 October 2026WHO Says Plague Epidemic Risk in Russia Low After Siberian Lab Technician's DeathCaribbean6 October 2026Severe Flooding Hits St. Vincent as U.S. Strike in Caribbean Sea Raises Regional TensionsPolitics & Government6 October 2026Dominica's Parliament Opens New Session with Throne Speech and Budget FocusWeather & Alerts6 October 2026Flood Watch Issued for Dominica as Heavy Rainfall Threatens the IslandWorld6 October 2026Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Francis Halzen for Neutrino Work at South PoleWorld5 October 2026Global Tensions and Humanitarian Crises Dominate World NewsNews5 October 2026State Attorney Vacancy Open in Director of Public Prosecutions OfficeWeather & Alerts5 October 2026Dominica's Sub-Seasonal Forecast Points to Continued Vigilance Into Mid-OctoberCaribbean5 October 2026Grenada to hold general election on November 5, Prime Minister Mitchell announcesCulture & Community4 October 2026Catholic Faithful Begin Novena in Honour of Our Lady of FatimaWorld4 October 2026US-Russia Ukraine Talks Expand to Include Lukoil Oil DealCaribbean3 October 2026CCJ to Hold First Itinerant Sittings in St LuciaNews3 October 2026Dominica 1 launches national news portalCulture & Community3 October 2026Wesley High School to mark 100 years of educating young womenCaribbean2 October 2026Caribbean Youth Call for Real Role in Health DecisionsNews2 October 2026Dominica Observes World Farm Animals Day as Agriculture Ministry Promotes Livestock WelfarePolitics & Government2 October 2026Skerrit Meets Marigot Residents to Discuss Community PrioritiesWorld2 October 2026Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.8% as Diesel Tops £2 a Litre in UKNews1 October 2026DOWASCO announces water interruption for Brentridge, Penrice, Belles, Wet Area and Gleau Gomier on FridayPolitics & Government1 October 2026Government Seeks State Attorney for Public Prosecution's OfficeCaribbean1 October 2026CARICOM mourns French Guiana leader Gabriel ServilleCulture & Community1 October 2026Dominica Marks Final Day of Creole Heritage MonthCaribbean1 October 2026Dominican-founded neonatal foundation marks five years of care at UHWIBusiness & Economy30 September 2026ECCB Launches Office of Financial Conduct to Strengthen Consumer ProtectionCulture & Community30 September 2026DOMDA Hosts Sip N Chat to Encourage Healthier Habits Among Young PeopleBusiness & Economy30 September 2026Dominica Earns 11 Recognitions in 2027 Scuba Diving Readers' Choice AwardsPolitics & Government30 September 2026Dominica's Parliament Opens New Session with Budget FocusPolitics & Government29 September 2026DBF Hosts Virtual Discussion on Advancing Voter Confirmation in DominicaNews29 September 2026Civil Registry resumes certificate printing after security paper shipment arrivesNews29 September 2026Dominica Appoints Trinidadian Senior Counsel Keith Scotland as Special ProsecutorCaribbean29 September 2026OECS to Send Technical Mission to Europe Over CBI Visa ConcernsWorld29 September 2026Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy RulesCulture & Community28 September 2026Basil Springer: A Father's Lesson on Dress and Respect Still Travels WellNews28 September 2026Police investigate Pointe Michel shooting that wounded St Lucian manCulture & Community28 September 2026Love Link Caribbean, region's first inter-regional dating series, debuts September 30 with Dominican cast memberWorld28 September 2026China and US Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion in GoodsWorld27 September 2026Pope Leo XIV Draws 800,000 to First Mass in France in Nearly Two DecadesWorld27 September 2026Bill Gates Urges Regulation of AI, Warns of Catastrophic RisksCaribbean26 September 2026Dominica Urged to Defend Sovereignty as Africa Extends Its CallWorld26 September 2026Mekelberg Warns Absence of Diplomatic Route Means Perpetual WarNews25 September 2026ASPIRE Replies to Letter on Muslim View of AbortionNews25 September 2026Police announce traffic changes for Independence Walk Through ParadeCaribbean25 September 2026Regional Security System marks World Maritime Day with call to turn policy into practiceCulture & Community25 September 2026Dominica State College to Launch Youth Internet Governance LabWorld25 September 2026Trump Hosts State Dinner for Xi as Pandas, Eagles and A.I. Take Centre StageCaribbean24 September 2026CARICOM and Pacific Islands Forum sign partnership on small island prioritiesWorld24 September 2026Denmark Warns Russia to Escalate Hybrid Attacks on Nato AlliesWorld24 September 2026Zelensky Says Ukraine Sent Two North Korean Prisoners of War to South KoreaCaribbean23 September 2026CAF Approves US$200,000 Grant for Disaster-Resilient Housing in CaribbeanWorld23 September 2026UN faces mounting pressure as Guterres prepares to step downNews23 September 2026Skerrit and Francis pay tribute to Desiree John after her deathWorld23 September 2026Chagos Islands deal cannot proceed without US support, Streeting saysCulture & Community22 September 2026Funeral for Rose Marie Lockhart, 92, of Upper Lane, RoseauCaribbean22 September 2026CCJ President Winston Anderson to Attend Commonwealth Judges Conference in JamaicaSports22 September 2026Latchoo Appointed St. Lucia Senior Men's Head Coach Ahead of Concacaf Nations LeagueBusiness & Economy22 September 2026Dominica Launches Online Training Course for Travel AdvisorsWorld22 September 2026Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen in seven days if US lifts blockadeCulture & Community21 September 2026Funeral Mass for Theresa Joseph, known as Bolo, set for Friday at Our Lady of FatimaNews21 September 2026AuDelices Road Reopens After Landslide, Officials Pledge Lasting FixSports21 September 2026Antigua and Barbuda Falcons win first CPL titlePolitics & Government21 September 2026Parliament Meets Tuesday on Banking, VAT and IDA Credit MeasuresWorld21 September 2026United Russia Wins Parliamentary Majority as Drone Strikes Hit Both CapitalsNews20 September 2026Dominica Dive Operator Seeks Certified Dive Master, Instructor and Boat CrewWorld20 September 2026Merz's Future in Question as Two German States VoteCaribbean19 September 2026St Lucia Border Officers Complete Training to Strengthen Ports of EntrySports19 September 2026DFA moves Dominica-Anguilla friendly kick-off at Windsor ParkWorld19 September 2026Russia Holds Stage-Managed ElectionsCulture & Community18 September 2026Dominican Filmmaker Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison Wins Best International Documentary in MiamiNews18 September 2026Constable Mitchel Prevost completes international boarding officer course in South CarolinaSports18 September 2026AABL Basketball League Opens with Two Games at MassacrePolitics & Government18 September 2026President Burton to represent Dominica at 81st UN General AssemblyWorld18 September 2026Trump Administration Advances F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence ConcernsCaribbean17 September 202610,000 Books Donated to Boost Children's Literacy in San FernandoCaribbean17 September 2026CRFM Executive Director Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Illegal Fishing at FAO Fisheries Committee in RomeCulture & Community17 September 2026Christian Union Primary School marks 20 years of service to DominicaCulture & Community17 September 2026Dominica Unveils Programme for 48th Independence CelebrationsCaribbean16 September 2026Dominica Bar Association backs CCJ after leaked internal emailsPolitics & Government16 September 2026Government to Outline Independence 2026 Programme at Press ConferenceCulture & Community16 September 2026Prevo Cinemall Opens Two-Day Exhibition for Kalinago Craft MakersWorld16 September 2026Gaza City building collapse kills at least 16, rescuers search for trapped familiesCulture & Community15 September 2026Delices Hosts Inaugural Tasty Treasures Heritage RelayNews15 September 2026Nurse Prevost Urges Healthier Eating as NCDs and Cancer Concerns GrowWorld15 September 2026Cuba Welcomes BRICS Call to End Economic, Trade and Financial MeasuresCulture & Community15 September 2026Pont Casse Press Launches Digital Platform for Dominican HeritagePolitics & Government15 September 2026Marigot Fisheries Complex to become official port of entry, PM confirmsCulture & Community14 September 2026Dominican Writer Zephrine Royer Wins 2026 Elizabeth Nunez AwardWorld14 September 2026BRICS Summit Opens in New Delhi as Grouping Expands to 11 MembersBusiness & Economy14 September 2026Dominica Business Forum congratulates Roseau North MP-electCaribbean14 September 2026St Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew Confirms Stroke, Says Recovery Going WellWeather & Alerts13 September 2026Dominica Forecast: Dry Atmosphere, Possible Showers and Breezy ConditionsBusiness & Economy12 September 2026DGDC to Begin Trenching for 69kV Underground Powerline in LaudatCulture & Community12 September 2026La Cour Des Arts De La Dominique to stage 'Fly on the Wall'World12 September 2026BRICS Leaders Meet in New Delhi as Wars and US Tensions Test the BlocWorld11 September 2026UK Rejects Slavery Reparations as Jamaica Presses Case with King Charles IIIWorld11 September 2026Ferry Fire Off Palawan Leaves at Least 35 Dead and Dozens MissingCaribbean11 September 2026OECS Symposium Puts Youth and Women at Centre of Agricultural TransformationCulture & Community11 September 2026Dominica Marks 48 Years of Independence with Nationwide ProgrammeWorld11 September 2026US Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks With Remembrance CeremoniesSports10 September 2026DFA names senior men's squad for 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations LeagueCaribbean10 September 2026OECS opens applications for 2026 advanced digital skills scholarshipsCulture & Community10 September 2026Elmshall mourns Iona Merina Jno-Baptiste, «Aunty Joana», dead at 86Culture & Community10 September 2026Dominica State College reports strong growth in 2026 enrolmentCulture & Community10 September 2026Kalinago Week 2026 to celebrate Dominica's indigenous heritageCaribbean9 September 2026RSS calls for people-centred policing across the CaribbeanCaribbean9 September 2026CARICOM begins national consultations on regional biodiversity strategyNews9 September 2026DSC reports record enrolment across key programmes for 2026 intakeNews8 September 2026UPP caretaker Edline Harris sponsors bus stop for Eggleston communityCaribbean8 September 2026Antigua and Barbuda to publish sex offenders’ names and photographsCaribbean8 September 2026CARICOM marks fifth Africa Day with renewed push for stronger tiesPolitics & Government8 September 2026Ruling DLP wins Roseau North by-election, keeps parliamentary majorityWorld4 September 2026Norway seizes Russian ship in High Arctic, testing Moscow near SvalbardBusiness & Economy4 September 2026Castle Bruce farmer Ephraim Elijah Roberts wins OECS Young Farmer AwardEnvironment & Nature4 September 2026Dominica revises management plans for Morne Trois Pitons and Morne DiablotinPolitics & Government3 September 2026UPP endorses Danny Lugay in Roseau North by-electionCaribbean3 September 2026St Kitts and Nevis PM recovering after stroke, received care in MartiniqueWorld3 September 2026Ben-Gvir outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from GazaCulture & Community3 September 2026Mary Valerie, known as Say-Say or Ma Martin, dies at 92 in PenvilleCulture & Community3 September 2026Flavours of the World Festival returns for Creole Season 2026Caribbean2 September 2026Six Caribbean civil society groups receive grants for climate justice advocacyWorld2 September 2026Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'News2 September 2026Police investigate fatal traffic collision in CanefieldWorld1 September 2026Iran says ‘regretful response’ to US attacks has begun after strikes hit southern airportNews1 September 2026Temporary power interruptions part of geothermal integration, officials sayWorld1 September 2026China and United States Hold Rival Global Summits in Same WeekNews31 August 2026Voter ID cards ready for collection in Roseau Valley constituencyCaribbean31 August 2026SVG first OECS state to adopt regional digital health warning systemPolitics & Government31 August 2026Open letter challenges Prime Minister’s remarks on voter questionsNews31 August 2026Second arrest in death of Portsmouth teenager Jerbiah PaulWorld30 August 2026US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of HormuzNews30 August 2026Ministry seeks consultant to revise Waitukubuli Trail Management PlanNews29 August 2026Roseau North Constituency set for September 7 by-electionWorld29 August 2026Carney and Trump at odds again as U.S.-Canada trade tensions riseWorld28 August 2026Norway’s King Harald dies at 89, ending 35-year reignCaribbean28 August 2026UWI students gain food safety skills through CARPHA trainingCulture & Community28 August 2026Salisbury’s Joseph Jno Charles, known as “Cocoy”, dies at 73Caribbean27 August 2026Agricultural kits distributed to farmers in St Vincent and the GrenadinesNews27 August 2026Midday News Package for August 27th, 2026Culture & Community27 August 2026Final week for EPIC’s Caribbean Photography ContestCulture & Community26 August 2026Dominican farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste named among FAO’s 100 Women HeroesNews25 August 2026Police investigate fatal collision under Canefield CliffNews24 August 2026Chinese Ambassador welcomes airport timeline, pledges continued partnershipNews24 August 2026Police officer and civilian remanded in Jerbiah Paul caseWeather & Alerts24 August 2026Dominica Weather Office Issues Sub-Seasonal Forecast for Late AugustNews2 August 2024ODM expands disaster awareness programmes for children