Latest news in Dominica? September 10th, 2026

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed that five Colombian nationals sent to Dominica by the United States under a third-country transfer agreement have already returned home to Colombia. Skerrit explained that Dominica agreed to receive between five and seven vetted migrants per quarter under an arrangement managed by the International Organization for Migration and funded by the U.S., but the individuals opted for voluntary repatriation almost immediately upon arrival. Caribbean National Weekly+ 1The government announced the handover of 215 new climate-resilient homes and apartment units across nine communities, beginning with initial distributions in Canefield East as part of ongoing housing and infrastructure initiatives. Dominica NewsFollowing the Roseau North by-election, the Dominica Labour Party’s Ashma McDougall secured the seat, defeating United Workers Party candidate Daniel Lugay. Dominica NewsPreparations are underway for the annual Kalinago Week celebrations, set to take place across the Kalinago Territory from September 13 to 19, alongside nationwide activities launched for Caribbean Wellness Month. Dominica News