Latest news in Dominica? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
- Launch of Kalinago Week 2026: Official observances for Kalinago Week began on September 13 under the theme “Honouring Our Past; Celebrating Our Culture; Building Our Future,” starting with an ecumenical service followed by a week of cultural, heritage, and community events across the Kalinago Territory. Dominica News
- Third-Country Migration Arrangement: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed that five Colombian nationals transferred to Dominica under an arrangement with the United States have already returned to Colombia, noting the island has agreed to receive between five and seven vetted individuals per quarter with international operational support. Caribbean National Weekly
- Roseau North By-Election Result: Candidate Ashma McDougall of the governing Dominica Labour Party (DLP) secured the Roseau North seat following the recent parliamentary by-election, retaining the constituency for the administration after former representative Miriam Blanchard stepped down. Radio Jamaica News Online
- National Housing Developments: The government announced the planned distribution of 215 climate-resilient homes across nine communities, alongside a new EC$10 million financing initiative aimed at assisting qualifying public officers in purchasing or building affordable homes. www.dominicanews.dm