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  • Dr. Damien Dublin, Chairman Of Dominica’s National Reparations Committee, interview with The Repair Campaign

    Dr. Damien Dublin, Chairman Of Dominica’s National Reparations Committee, interview with The Repair Campaign

    A significant advocacy movement for reparatory justice continues to develop in the Commonwealth of Dominica, spearheaded by Dr. Damien Dublin and the Dominica Reparations Committee. In a recent interview originally published by The Repair Campaign, Dr. Dublin detailed the committee’s formation and strategic progress since its establishment in 2014.

    The committee emerged following a historic decision by CARICOM (Caribbean Community) heads of government to create National Reparations Committees across member states. As Chairman, Dr. Dublin explained that Dominica faced initial challenges due to the absence of any preexisting reparations commission structure. This necessitated a comprehensive public education campaign to familiarize citizens with reparations terminology and concepts.

    Before the committee’s formal establishment, calls for reparations in Dominica were primarily championed by the Rastafari movement and other progressive groups. Dr. Dublin’s team implemented multifaceted outreach strategies including radio panel discussions, educational visits to colleges and schools during Black History observances, and commemoration of influential figures including Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King Jr., and local heroes. The committee also highlighted significant dates connected to African leadership and the broader reparations movement.

    The educational initiatives aimed to demonstrate the personal relevance of reparations for Dominican citizens, encouraging broader public engagement with the concept. This foundational work has been crucial in building societal awareness about reparatory justice for historical injustices. The movement represents part of a larger regional effort within CARICOM nations addressing the enduring legacies of historical wrongs.

  • STATEMENT: End of year message from Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

    STATEMENT: End of year message from Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout 2025 while confronting unprecedented natural disasters and geopolitical pressures. The region faced catastrophic impacts from Hurricane Melissa, which inflicted severe damage across Jamaica and Haiti following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Beryl in 2024. These climate events resulted in significant loss of life and property, necessitating extensive recovery efforts that will demand substantial resources and time.

    Despite these challenges, CARICOM member states have made significant strides in regional integration. Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines have initiated full free movement of persons among themselves, marking a crucial advancement in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) framework. This development promises to stimulate economic activity and enhance people-to-people connections throughout the region.

    The community has also progressed substantially in developing a comprehensive Industrial Policy and Strategy, establishing foundations for strengthened productive capacity, innovation, and economic diversification. Agricultural initiatives under the 25 by 2025+ strategy showed production growth, though hurricane-related climate events created substantial setbacks for farming communities.

    Cultural achievements flourished with CARIFESTA XV in Barbados celebrating the region’s vibrant artistic traditions, while democratic processes were upheld through peaceful general elections in seven Member States and five Associate Members. The community has maintained focus on human capital development, particularly supporting increased participation of youth and women in economic activities and decision-making processes.

    Looking forward, CARICOM is examining artificial intelligence implications for regional business practices while working to expand physical and digital connectivity. Disaster resilience building and enhancing food security programs remain critical priorities. The outcomes from the 2025 Conference of Heads of Government meetings in Barbados and Jamaica demonstrate strategic commitment to addressing trade, regional security, reparations, governance, and climate change challenges.

    CARICOM leadership acknowledges the contributions of regional citizens, Secretariat staff, international partners, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, and the diaspora community. As the new year approaches, the community moves forward with renewed determination to achieve its vision of a resilient, prosperous, and united ‘Community for All’.

  • Dominica State College set to welcome over one hundred new students in new semester

    Dominica State College set to welcome over one hundred new students in new semester

    Dominica State College (DSC) is gearing up to welcome approximately 150 new students for the January 2026 academic term, with comprehensive orientation activities planned to ensure a successful transition to higher education.

    The institution has announced a three-day New Student Orientation scheduled from January 12-14, 2026, designed to familiarize incoming students with academic expectations, campus regulations, and available support services. The mandatory sessions will provide essential information about college resources, extracurricular activities, and strategies for academic success within DSC’s learning environment.

    According to the college’s official statement, the orientation program aims to equip new students with the necessary tools to navigate their higher education journey effectively. The carefully structured sessions will cover critical aspects of college life, creating a foundation for student achievement and institutional engagement.

    Academic instruction for the new semester will formally begin on January 19, 2026, with programs commencing across all college faculties. The institution emphasized its commitment to maintaining a supportive and high-quality educational environment for all enrolled students.

    “Dominica State College looks forward to welcoming its newest cohort and remains dedicated to providing an engaging, supportive, and excellence-driven learning community,” the college stated in its announcement, highlighting its ongoing commitment to student success and educational development.

  • STATEMENT : Christmas and New Year message from Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica

    STATEMENT : Christmas and New Year message from Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica

    In his annual Christmas message to the nation, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of the Commonwealth of Dominica reflected on the country’s significant achievements throughout 2025 while outlining an optimistic vision for the upcoming year. Addressing citizens both domestically and abroad, the Prime Minister emphasized the season’s core values of compassion, humility, and service to others as fundamental to the national character.

    Prime Minister Skerrit characterized 2025 as a period of determined effort and meaningful progress despite global economic uncertainties, climate challenges, and geopolitical instability. The government’s implementation of a revised minimum wage policy stood as a landmark achievement, designed to protect working families and restore dignity to labor. Additionally, the removal of Value Added Tax and customs duties on essential food items provided substantial cost-of-living relief for households across the island nation.

    The administration continued its comprehensive investment strategy across critical sectors including housing, healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. These initiatives form part of a broader vision to build a resilient and opportunity-rich society. Significant advancements in the International Airport Project marked another milestone, with the transformative infrastructure development expected to enhance tourism, trade, and global connectivity while creating employment opportunities for hundreds of citizens.

    Environmental sustainability remained a key consideration in national development plans, with the government affirming its commitment to balancing economic progress with ecological preservation. The Prime Minister specifically acknowledged the contributions of various sectors including agriculture, fishing, public service, healthcare, education, law enforcement, and private enterprise, recognizing them as the nation’s backbone.

    Special attention was directed toward the Dominican diaspora, whose continued support and investment were described as invaluable to national development. The government reaffirmed its dedication to creating opportunities for youth through education, skills training, entrepreneurship programs, and meaningful employment initiatives.

    Looking ahead to 2026, the administration promised continued investments, further reforms, and enhanced focus on improving quality of life for all citizens. While acknowledging inevitable challenges, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in the nation’s collective resilience and shared destiny. The message concluded with seasonal greetings and blessings for health, hope, and prosperity in the coming year.

  • LIVE: Holy Spirit Chapel presents Nwel an Lakou Christmas Tree Lighting

    LIVE: Holy Spirit Chapel presents Nwel an Lakou Christmas Tree Lighting

    Apple Inc. has significantly reduced production targets for its Vision Pro mixed reality headset, according to industry sources familiar with manufacturing operations. The California-based technology company is confronting substantial hurdles in designing and producing the sophisticated components required for its ambitious spatial computing device.

    The production cutback stems from multiple manufacturing complexities, particularly with the headset’s ultra-high-resolution micro-OLED displays. These cutting-edge displays, which constitute the most expensive component of the device, have presented Apple and its suppliers with unprecedented engineering challenges. The manufacturing process has proven considerably more difficult than initially projected, resulting in constrained output capabilities.

    Additionally, production issues extend to the device’s complex structural design. The Vision Pro’s sleek aluminum alloy frame requires extremely precise manufacturing specifications that have been difficult to maintain at scale. This has created bottlenecks in the assembly process that have further limited production capacity.

    Supply chain analysts indicate that the production challenges may affect Apple’s broader rollout strategy for the Vision Pro line. The company had previously planned to introduce more affordable versions of the headset, but these plans may now face delays as Apple works to resolve the manufacturing constraints.

    The production scaling comes amid growing market skepticism about consumer appetite for premium mixed reality devices. With a projected price point exceeding $3,000, the Vision Pro targets a niche market of professionals and early adopters rather than mainstream consumers. Industry watchers suggest that the production issues might provide Apple with additional time to develop the ecosystem of applications and content necessary to justify the device’s premium positioning.

    Apple maintains its official launch window of early 2024 for the Vision Pro, though the production constraints suggest availability may be extremely limited initially. The company continues to work closely with manufacturing partners to address the technical challenges while maintaining its quality standards.

  • (VIDEO)Former Prime Minister O.J. Seraphin and wife Lily Seraphin host their annual Christmas Event at Kalinago Territory

    (VIDEO)Former Prime Minister O.J. Seraphin and wife Lily Seraphin host their annual Christmas Event at Kalinago Territory

    A monumental discovery in the field of astronomy is challenging fundamental cosmological principles. Astronomers have identified an immense cosmic structure, now termed the ‘Big Ring,’ which spans an astonishing 1.3 billion light-years in diameter. This colossal formation, composed of galaxies and galaxy clusters, is located approximately 9.2 billion light-years from Earth.

    The discovery, presented by PhD researcher Alexia Lopez at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society, marks the second such anomaly detected by her team. The Big Ring exists in proximity to the previously discovered Giant Arc, suggesting a potential interconnected cosmic complex that defies standard cosmological models.

    This finding presents a significant challenge to the Cosmological Principle, a cornerstone theory of modern astronomy which posits that the universe’s matter is uniformly distributed on a large scale. The existence of structures of such magnitude forces a critical re-evaluation of our understanding of the universe’s formation and evolution. Scientists are now exploring alternative theories, including the potential influence of cosmic strings, to explain these vast formations that seemingly violate established theoretical limits on cosmic structure size.

  • Pioneer Athletics Club hosts its 10th annual award ceremony

    Pioneer Athletics Club hosts its 10th annual award ceremony

    The Pioneers Athletics Club Inc. marked a significant milestone on December 19th, hosting its 10th annual awards ceremony at the Dominica Olympic Committee conference room. The event, themed “Plan to win, Prepare to win, Expect to win,” brought together athletes, sponsors, and sports officials to celebrate exceptional athletic achievements throughout 2025.

    Distinguished guests included Dominica Olympic Committee President Billy Doctrove, who delivered the keynote address, and Dominica Amateur Athletics Association President Brendan Williams, who provided additional remarks. Club President Cedric Harris presented a comprehensive year-in-review report, revealing the organization had successfully accomplished 100% of its planned activities for the year.

    The ceremony honored outstanding performers across multiple age categories and disciplines. Akiesha Luke received the Female Athlete of the Year award, while Shakan Stedman claimed the Male Athlete of the Year title. The awards distribution showcased a meaningful evolution from previous years, with numerous accolades sponsored by former club members demonstrating their commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes.

    Recipients spanned various age groups and specialties: Tashera Edmund (Under-9 Female), Jayda Asiedu (Under-11 Female), Nyan Prince (Under-13 Female Sprints), and Eden Nesty (Under-13 Female Distance). Other notable winners included Jeremiah Rene (Best Under-15 Male), Bertina Carrette (Best Under-17 Female), and Keyoni Esprit (Best Under-17 Male). Senior category honors went to Meralda Thomas (Open Female) and Shakan Stedman (Open Male).

    The club extended gratitude to its sponsors whose support made both the awards ceremony and annual operations possible: Jollys Pharmacy, Reuben’s Bakery, Morancie & Sons, Carlton Phillips Motors & Co. Ltd, Janet-Harris George, Ronald Charles & Associates, Rapid Response, Big Edge Express, Crystle Wadsworth, and Daily Fresh.

  • Caribbean Tourism and cruise leaders align on resilience, recovery and shared growth

    Caribbean Tourism and cruise leaders align on resilience, recovery and shared growth

    MIAMI – In a landmark gathering aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, Caribbean tourism ministers and industry executives convened this month for the “Iconic Summit” to address hurricane recovery and sustainable tourism strategies. The event, part of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend, highlighted the cruise industry’s critical role in regional resilience.

    Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley detailed the company’s comprehensive response to Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, which included delivering over 100 pallets of essential supplies to Jamaica’s Falmouth port and coordinating relief distribution in severely affected communities. In discussions with CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper, Bayley emphasized the company’s deep-rooted commitment: “We consider ourselves integral to the Caribbean community, consistently responding to crises with immediate support.”

    CTO Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, Barbados’ Minister of Tourism, acknowledged Royal Caribbean and regional partners for their humanitarian efforts in Jamaica and Haiti. He advocated for enhanced collaboration between governments and private enterprises, stating, “Our tourism future hinges on collective innovation and belief in the region’s limitless potential.” He underscored the necessity of data-driven policies, improved connectivity, and community-centered growth.

    Bayley proposed comprehensive “master planning” for sustainable tourism management, highlighting opportunities for cruise lines and destinations to collaborate on youth employment initiatives. He outlined Royal Caribbean’s sustainability commitments, including investments in environmental technologies, shore power systems, and robust port infrastructure.

    Despite hurricane-related challenges, the Caribbean welcomed millions of cruise visitors in 2025, reinforcing tourism’s economic significance. The summit concluded with a unified message: integrating resilience into every development plan is imperative as climate threats intensify.

    The event blended purposeful dialogue with cultural elements, including a Wizard of Oz performance and an appearance by the ship’s “Chief Dog Officer,” reinforcing that tourism resilience requires collective engagement across all sectors.

  • WEATHER (6:00 AM on 21 December 2025): A lower-level trough is affecting the area (craft advisory still in effect)

    WEATHER (6:00 AM on 21 December 2025): A lower-level trough is affecting the area (craft advisory still in effect)

    Meteorological authorities have issued critical advisories for residents and maritime operators across the Caribbean region as an active weather system moves through the area. A low-pressure trough continues to generate unstable atmospheric conditions, presenting a multifaceted weather challenge combining precipitation risks with hazardous marine conditions.

    The terrestrial forecast indicates predominantly overcast skies throughout the day with intermittent scattered showers, particularly during morning hours. Meteorological models project a gradual diminishment of precipitation activity as the day progresses toward afternoon hours, though isolated showers may persist. Officials have specifically alerted communities in geologically vulnerable zones, including areas susceptible to landslides and falling rocks, to maintain heightened awareness and implement appropriate precautionary measures.

    Maritime conditions present additional concerns, with moderate sea states expected across the region. Significant wave height differentials are anticipated between coastlines, with western exposures experiencing approximately 5-foot waves accompanied by northerly swells, while eastern facing coastlines may encounter more substantial 8-foot waves. In response to these conditions, maritime authorities have implemented a dual advisory system: A Small Craft Advisory remains active primarily for eastern coastal waters, while a High Surf Advisory has been enacted for western and northern coastal areas. These warnings specifically urge heightened vigilance among operators of smaller vessels and recreational sea bathers.

    Coastal improvement is projected to commence after nightfall along western exposures, with meteorological monitoring stations continuing to track system evolution. Tonight’s forecast suggests a transition to partly cloudy conditions with occasional cloud cover and potential isolated showers during late-night hours.

  • Police host ‘Caroling with the Badge’

    Police host ‘Caroling with the Badge’

    ROSEAU, Dominica – In a vibrant display of community unity and festive spirit, the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) presented ‘Caroling with the Badge’ on the evening of Friday, December 19th, 2025. The special event, held at the Police Headquarters, was elevated by the distinguished presence and patronage of Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of Dominica.

    The evening transformed the police headquarters into a stage for cultural celebration, featuring an impressive lineup of local musical talent. Attendees experienced a series of captivating performances from acclaimed artists and groups, including The Sisserou Singers, the dynamic Tasha P, the soulful Shalina, the collaborative Redz and Friends, the rhythmic Band Akayo, and the beloved Music Lovers Government Band.

    Official statements from the CDPF characterized the event as a profound celebration that seamlessly blended Christmas cheer with rich Dominican culture. The initiative served as a bridge, fostering a stronger, more harmonious relationship between law enforcement personnel and the citizens they serve through the universal language of music and shared joy. The force extended its heartfelt gratitude to all participants and community members whose attendance and enthusiasm contributed to the magical and unforgettable atmosphere of the night.