Latest news in Dominica? September 6th, 2026

The major news developments in Dominica around early September 2026 include:

• Roseau North By-Election Preparations: The country is preparing for the Roseau North by-election scheduled for September 7, 2026, with political parties concluding campaign activities over the weekend. opm pressroom
• Ongoing Tax and Cost-of-Living Relief: The government’s temporary exemption on Value Added Tax (VAT) and import-duty waivers for essential consumer goods remains in effect through September 30, 2026. This follows the passage of the 2026/2027 National Budget, which also outlines a transition to a flat 10% income tax rate set to take effect in January 2027. Dominica News
• Capital and Infrastructure Development: Progress continues on major infrastructure investments totaling EC$566.9 million for the 2026/2027 fiscal period, including work on national ecotourism sites and the Dominica Cable Car project slated for completion later this year. Dominica News
• Regional Travel & Air Connectivity: Preparations are underway for expanded regional air travel, with scheduled nonstop flights connecting Dominica and Trinidad set to launch in early October via Contour Airlines. Dominica News
• Local Weather and Marine Conditions: The Dominica Meteorological Service reported stable to weakly unstable conditions across the island over the weekend, with isolated showers, slight-to-moderate sea swells, and an increase in Saharan dust concentrations expected early in the week. Dominica Meteorological Service