The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) announces the winners of Mas Domnik 2025, Dominica’s premier carnival celebration, which took place on March 3 and 4. This year’s festivities were a resounding success, showcasing the island’s authentic culture, stunning costumes, and infectious rhythms. The event captivated audiences with its dynamic parades and performances, solidifying Dominica’s position as a leading destination for exciting and engaging experiences.
Around the Caribbean
The Iconic Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival has been Nominated for the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been entered into pre-voting for the prestigious Caribbean Music Awards for the very first time in the category of ‘Music Event Of The Year’. This marks a significant milestone for the festival, which has been celebrated for 33 years as one of the Caribbean’s most iconic and award-winning cultural events. The Caribbean Music Awards is a celebration of the Caribbean’s unique cultural heritage, highlighting the incredible talent and diverse music of our region.
WEST INDIES BREAKOUT LEAGUE TO LAUNCH IN 2025
Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are jointly launching the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, a new cricket tournament designed to spotlight emerging talent across the region. The competition is scheduled to take place from 25 April to 10 May 2025, featuring six teams and 17 matches. All the games will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.
Republic Bank and Caribbean Export Partner to Help Businesses THRIVE!
Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of economies across the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond, but access to finance and export opportunities remains a challenge. Mindful of this constraint, Republic Bank and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), with co-funding from the European Union via the 3rd Regional Private Sector Development Programme, have embarked on a collaborative capacity-building initiative to position small businesses for expanded success. The Republic Bank -Caribbean Export “Thrive: Unlocking Finance and Export Potential for SMEs” programme, a virtual finance and export development training initiative, will commence in April 2025 to benefit five hundred (500) SMEs.
High-Level Workshop on Competition Policy & Law
Championing Fair Competition: Securing a Unified and Prosperous Future for the OECS
CARIFORUM States continue preparations for the Second Five-Year Review of the CARIFORUM-EU EPA
CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARIFORUM Senior Officials met recently in an Open-Ended Committee to continue preparations for the second joint review of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Death Announcement of Nora Ivenia Abel Alexander better known as Miss Ivenia or Mamie, of Marigot
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nora Ivenia Abel Alexander, better known as Miss Ivenia or Mamie, of Marigot.
Death Announcement of 83 year old Winifred Gallion of Grand Fond
We announce the death of Winifred Gallion, age 83 of Grand Fond who died at the DCFH on Saturday 1st of March, 2025.
Death Announcement of 68 year old Leonard Oscar better known as Brody of Giraudel and Newtown who resided at Pharcs Care Facility.
We announce the death of: Leonard Oscar better known as Brody
CONNECTING TO CANADA’S COMMITMENT TO GENDER RESPONSIVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN DOMINICA
Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund (DNCTF), Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), met to discuss inclusive and gender responsive approaches to climate change interventions in Dominica.