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COMMENTARY: Reforestation, stormwater management, and the role of diaspora organizations in Dominica’s environmental recovery
Dominica News Online
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June 30, 2025
Flooding in Coulibistrie on Saturday, June 28, 2025Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc, Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands. On June 28, 2025, I received...
Long struggle ahead for LGBTQ+ rights
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
Three more draft laws in the pipeline PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:01 Thailand enacted the Marriage Equality Bill on Jan 23 this year, making it the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage. But the work to...
Dominica’s Bouyon in Billboard magazine; a new wave powered by the current of tradition
Dominica News Online
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June 30, 2025
Asa Bantan, Shelly (upper right), Cornell Phillip (lower right)Iconic Billboard magazine recently highlighted Bouyon, Dominica’s predominant modern music style, as it continues to make waves across the Caribbean and beyond. The write-up, featured...
Representatives of cultural groups told they need to preserve Dominica’s cultural...
DBS Radio
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June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told representatives of cultural groups that they need to preserve Dominica’s cultural identity. The Dominican leader’s call came during a pre-budget consultation with cultural groups. Prime Minister Roosevelt...
Dominica delays sperm whale reserve bill amid stakeholder concerns
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
The Dominica government has postponed the passage of legislation to formally establish a sperm whale reserve off the country’s west coast, citing the need for further consultation with local stakeholders. The decision was announced by Prime...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
Inside Bouyon: How a Fusion of Local Folk Music & Digitized Instruments Gave Way to Dominica’s Fast-Spreading Homegrown Genre
Billboard
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June 27, 2025
Last summer — and, for what it’s worth, this summer as well — Quan, Litleboy and Trilla G’s “Someone Else” was inescapable across the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. Whether you were feting pon di road, out with friends, or humming along to...
We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President of the Senate in Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds, has reaffirmed the deep ancestral and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, stating that most Saint Lucians have Nigerian roots. Speaking on Monday during a...
DASCI awards scholarships to 26 students starting high school in Dominica
Dominica News Online
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June 26, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at 2:39 PM Student recipients. Photo: DASCITwenty-six students from eight primary schools across Dominica, along with two high school students from Florida, will find it easier to pursue secondary...
UN Women to assist Grenada in revising child and elder care legislation and benefits
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
UN Women Photo | Ryan Brown 24 June 2025: The Cabinet of Grenada has approved UN Women-led support for the development of legislation addressing maternity leave, parental leave benefits, and other gaps related to the care of children and the...
Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Nigeria Is In Our DNA, Says Lucian PM
Leadership
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General
Win Media SKN
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June 24, 2025
“In the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have seen the rise of formidable women leaders in government, the private sector and civil society, yet women remain underrepresented in formal political institutions and upper management roles. Only 2 of...
Dominica urges its citizens not to overstay US visas
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 23, 2025
The Dominican government says it has not received any official communication from the United States regarding reports that the Trump administration is considering a travel ban affecting 36 countries, including Dominica and three other Caribbean...
Dominica: PM Skerrit tells citizens no need to panic amid US Visa concerns
Loop News
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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told Dominicans there is “no need or cause for panic” as he addressed concerns over reports of a potential US visa ban on Dominicans. Earlier this month, reports of an additional 36 countries including four...
34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds
Business Day
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, President of the Saint Lucian Senate has underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...
President Tinubu Offers Visa Waivers For Caribbean States’ Passport Hol
The Nigerian Voice
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President Bola Tinubu has offered visa waivers for official passport holders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as part of steps towards the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia. President Tinubu stated this...
Tinubu: Nigeria open to visa waiver for diplomats, government officials from Eastern Carribean states
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is open to exploring a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The OECS comprises Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth...