Latest news in Dominica? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
Key news and developments around Dominica for September 17, 2026:
Independence Celebrations Calendar Unveiled: The Government of Dominica officially launched the schedule of activities for the 48th Independence celebrations under the theme “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future”. The opening events are scheduled to kick off on September 26 at the Botanic Gardens with an opening walkthrough parade.
WIC NewsRoseau North By-Election Aftermath: Political focus remains on the outcome of the September by-election, where the ruling Dominica Labour Party’s candidate, Ashma McDougall, secured the Roseau North parliamentary seat following the resignation of Miriam Blanchard.
Caribbean TodayMaritime Security Concerns: International attention centered on maritime safety after reports highlighted an incident involving the Dominica-flagged commercial tanker Daisy, which was caught in missile and drone activity in the Gulf of Aden.
Associates TimesCBI and Diplomatic Missions: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and regional leaders are coordinating an Eastern Caribbean delegation mission to Brussels regarding Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs and visa-waiver relations.
Housing and Infrastructure Initiatives: The government recently announced an EC$10 million housing financing facility targeted at lower-to-middle income public officers, alongside plans for the handover of over 200 new resilient homes across several communities.
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