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Exciting News! Nominations Open for the 2025 Dominica Music Awards

Roseau, Dominica – March 6, 2025 – The countdown has begun! The most anticipated celebration of Dominican music is here as we officially open nominations for the 2025 Dominica Music Awards. This prestigious event honors the exceptional talent, dedication, and contributions of artists, producers, and industry professionals who continue to elevate Dominica’s rich musical landscape.

Shaping the Future: How Advocacy Fuels Progress in a Changing World

In 1980, Adolf Ratzka, a German disability rights activist, grew frustrated with how decisions about disabled people’s lives were made without their input. It is said that this was when he coined the phrase “Nothing About Us Without Us,” which went on to fuel a global disability rights movement and played a key role in the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This document reshaped how governments, institutions, and societies approach disability, shifting the narrative from charity and medical care to one of human rights, inclusion, and equal participation.

Saint Lucia Receives Historic Nominations in 2025 World Travel Awards

Castries, March 5, 2025 Saint Lucia has achieved a remarkable feat, earning a record-breaking 9 nominations for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards – Caribbean and North America categories. Following its recent accolades as the Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, Leading Honeymoon Destination, and Best Emerging Culinary City for 2024, the island is now nominated for the following titles: