Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has issued his 2026 Independence Day message to Dominicans at home and across the diaspora, marking 48 years since the Commonwealth of Dominica became an independent nation.
In his message, the Prime Minister recalled that independence gave Dominicans responsibility for their own future. He said the country's independence was built on the hopes of a people determined to create a better life for succeeding generations, a theme that runs through the national message as the island marks its milestone.
The full text of the message is carried by Dominica News Online, which published the Prime Minister's greeting under the governance section of its website. The message opens with a simple greeting to all citizens, wherever they live, and reflects on the long road travelled since 1978.
Independence Day is one of the most important dates in the national calendar. Each year it is marked with official ceremonies, church services, parades and community events across Roseau, Portsmouth and the villages, and by Dominicans living overseas who keep close ties with home.
Further details of the Prime Minister's remarks are contained in the complete message, which readers can access through the original publication. Dominica 1 will report any further official statements on the anniversary as they are released.
2
