Latest news in Dominica? September 27th, 2026
27-09-2026
Key developments and news headlines in Dominica:
UN General Assembly Address: President Sylvanie Burton addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling for reform of the international financial architecture. She advocated for easier access to concessional climate adaptation financing, rapid-response disaster funding mechanisms, and stronger disaster clauses in sovereign debt instruments.
Caribbean Today+ 1Health-Climate Outlook Issued: The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, together with the Dominica Meteorological Service, released the seasonal Health-Climatic Bulletin for September through November. Health officials advised the public to manage risks associated with high flash flood potential, warmer-than-average temperatures, Saharan dust episodes, and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue.
Dominica NewsParliamentary Swearing-In: Newly elected representative Ashma McDougall officially took the oath of allegiance in Parliament to begin her service representing the Roseau North constituency following her recent by-election win.
DOM767Centenarians Day Observance: The Dominica Council on Ageing celebrated Centenarians Day, recognizing 15 living citizens aged 100 and above across the island.
DOM767Passing of Desiree John: Desiree John, the widow of Dominica’s first Prime Minister Patrick John, passed away at the age of 78.
DOM767Environmental & Conservation Initiatives: Ahead of World Rivers Day, environmental organizers launched a targeted campaign to plant 2,100 cocoa trees along riverbanks to curb erosion and link forest conservation with watershed protection.
DOM767