Dominica 1, the first national digital news portal of the Commonwealth of Dominica, has launched, offering English-language coverage for Dominicans at home and across the diaspora. The portal reports the whole life of the island, from the work of the Government and the House of Assembly in Roseau to parish and village news from Portsmouth to Grand Bay and the Kalinago Territory.
The publication covers weather, hurricane preparedness and official alerts from the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) and the Dominica Meteorological Service. It also reports on the economy, from agriculture, fisheries and geothermal energy to tourism and the cruise season, as well as Creole culture, Carnival, Independence and the World Creole Music Festival. Environmental coverage of the Nature Isle and Dominica's place in the OECS, CARICOM and the wider Caribbean are also central to its mandate.
Dominica 1 writes plainly, verifies before it publishes, and treats official warnings as a public-service duty. In weather and disaster stories, the portal leads with what residents should do and quotes official warnings exactly, respecting vigilance colours — green, yellow, orange and red. The editorial charter commits to a sober, factual and service-minded tone, never sensational, recognising that a small island is a small community where people must be named carefully and fairly.
The portal respects kweyol heritage and the Kalinago people, and it is published in clear Caribbean-British English. It uses the correct institutions and terminology: the President, the Prime Minister, the House of Assembly, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM), the Dominica Meteorological Service, Douglas-Charles Airport and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). Roseau is the capital, Portsmouth the second town, and the country is the Commonwealth of Dominica — never to be confused with the Dominican Republic.
Dominica 1 aims to serve as a reliable source of news for all Dominicans, whether they are on the island or abroad. By focusing on verified information and official warnings, it seeks to strengthen public awareness and preparedness, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season. The portal's launch marks a new chapter in national media, providing a dedicated platform for the stories that matter to the people of the Nature Isle.
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