Dominica General Election Day Announced 18th December, 2009...ROSEAU, Dominica, November 20, 2009 - Dominicans will go to the polls just a week before Christmas to elect a new government.Following speculation that an early election would be called, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit told supporters attending a Dominical Labour Party (DLP) political meeting last night that the date has been set for December 18th.Elections are due by May 2010."In accordance with the powers vested in me as Prime ... Read Full Story

In an effort to further promote and improve our annual Nature Island Literary Festival and encourage & support our local writers and poets, we have created a Facebook page.If you are a Facebook user then please "Become a Fan" and join us, if you haven't already http://www.facebook.com/NatureIslandLiteraryFestivalTwo sections in particular to draw your attention to:1. To raise awareness of our local literature, we have started a photo album of book front cover images, called "Local Literary ... Read Full Story

I love this time of year, the celebration of our Independence, cultural history & traditions. I especially love to see the kids getting involved.A Big Thank You to all the people behind the scenes who make these events possible cont./Photos from the various events:Courtesy of: Dominican DiasporaCourtesy of: TropicallyTied Read Full Story

Independence Message fromHis Excellency, The Hon. Dr. Nicholas J. O. Liverpool, D.A.H. O.C.CPresident of the Commonwealth Of DominicaNovember 2009RoseauFellow Dominicans,I greet you on the commemoration of the Thirty-First Anniversary of our Independence.As we proudly celebrate this event we need to give thanks to Almighty God for bringing us thus far and to congratulate ourselves for the progress that we have made in our social, political, cultural and economic development.We should remain ... Read Full Story

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Dominica as they celebrate 31 years as an independent nation on November 3. The bonds of friendship that unite our two countries are based on a shared commitment to democracy and development. The United States values our broad partnership with Dominica that enhances the security and prosperity of all our people. As Dominicans gather to enjoy the festivals that mark this occasion, I offer them our w... Read Full Story

The World Creole Music Festival (WCMF)was conceived out of a need to provide a stage for Dominican Musician and musical expressions, and to increase Dominica’s visibility overseas.Held during the last weekend in October, and now in it’s thirteenth year, the 3-night festival has grown to one of the only truly indigenous music event in Dominica and the Eastern Caribbean.The creole festival has attracted some of the most renowned musical groups and soloists from the creole-speaking ... Read Full Story

For the first time a young woman of Marigot has won the title of Miss Wob Dwiyet in the person of Samantha Yankey.Yankey also walked away with the Best Performing Talent Award.The first runner-up is Kerna Joseph of Massacre (west), and second runner-up is Cady Angol of Grand Bay (south).Joseph won the best speactacular wear award, while Angol secured the best in wob award cont./Courtesy of: Dominica News OnlineCourtesy of: Dominica News Online - UPDATE Read Full Story

Saluting Dominica's Independence @ Military Parade... Find more videos like this on CaiVideosWindsor Park Stadium DominicaTurning the Wheel of Change @ Military Parade... Find more videos like this on CaiVideosAn excellent take on turning the wheels for change. Dominica's Military Parade, Windsor Park Stadium.Dominica’s Wheel of Change... Find more videos like this on CaiVideosCreating the wheel of change for Dominica, as we march to Forward we go…Are you a part of the change?Fir... Read Full Story

Vin and Alan Cave opened night one of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), giving the patrons a taste of a mixture of Compas and Zouk music.Swinging Stars, celebrating 50 years as usual gave the audience something to talk about, with front members Daddy Chess and Tasha Peltier on the vocals. The crowd was very responsive and followed the commands from Daddy Chess when he sang his famous song “Forward We Go”.French band “La Perfecta” with its band members all dresse... Read Full Story

In his address at the Roseau Market Day with a Difference this morning he said we should thank God for blessing the country with an abundance of fruits, vegetables and meats, which are available at the Roseau Market for the nutrition of the entire population. “As a Government we are concerned about the increasing incidents of diseases and related non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and certain cancers among the population. We encourage a higher level of consu... Read Full Story