Dominica Breaking News

09/06/2026

Important message.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Letter to the editor.

If You Switch Party Pay Back the Radio-thon Money..Simple!

Dear Editor,
Man I really need to say this plain and simple eh.
When politicians want support, they call radio thons and fundraisers and ordinary people contribute real money from their pockets because they believe in the cause at that time.
But here is the thing nobody really talks about..
If you take people money based on a political position, and then later you switch completely or move away from that same position, what really happens to the money?
People not giving money for joke na. They giving because they believe in a struggle, a message, a direction.
I will say it simple..
If you switch party, pay back the radio-thon money..simple.
There should be some rule or understanding that protects supporters when politics shift like that.
People deserve honesty. People deserve respect. And people deserve clarity for their contribution.
Food for thought.
You know what..as a matter of fact...people should just stop give contributions to politicians..PERIOD

09/06/2026

🚨 NEW VISITOR VISA UPDATE 🚨

The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of State under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is preparing to launch a Premium Visa Interview Pilot Program for certain B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants.

Under the proposed pilot program, eligible applicants may be able to obtain an interview appointment within 10 business days by paying an additional $750 premium scheduling fee, in addition to the standard visa application fee.

📌 What We Know So Far:

✅ Pilot Program Period: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

✅ Additional Premium Scheduling Fee: $750

✅ Intended Benefit: Faster interview appointment scheduling

❌ Does NOT guarantee visa approval

❌ Does NOT speed up administrative processing or security checks

❌ Does NOT change visa eligibility requirements

⚠️ The Department of State has not yet released the list of participating embassies and consulates. Those locations are expected to be announced before the program begins.

As additional details become available, I will continue to provide updates.

⚖️ Remember: Paying for an expedited interview does not increase your chances of visa approval. Consular officers will continue to evaluate each application under the same legal standards. Also, current travel restrictions, visa bans, and country-specific entry limitations remain in effect. This pilot program does not automatically override any existing restrictions. Individuals affected by current travel bans or other visa restrictions should continue to monitor official government announcements.

09/06/2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 in the United States. And the host country has done everything in its power to make sure the world cannot show up to watch it.

FIFA projected this tournament would generate $30.5 billion for the US economy. Economists are now warning the actual impact will be a fraction of what was advertised as hosting costs accumulate and thousands of tickets remain unsold less than two weeks before the tournament begins. Hotel rates in host cities from Atlanta to San Francisco are down by a third. Experts are attributing it directly to ticket prices, inflation fears, and what economists are calling the Trump slump.

The US government spent $625 million in security funding across its 11 host cities. That money was not spent welcoming the world. It was spent screening it. In Mexico hotel rates spiked nearly 1,000 percent in some cities as the tournament approached. In the US host cities the hotels are a third empty.

The bias isn't subtle. It's institutional and it is costing this country the tournament it was promised.

American bias is proving that this country is no longer equipped to manage a world stage. And the world is taking note.

09/06/2026

In Barbados, the government is set to launch an app that will allow citizens to report public service issues such as potholes, water outages, waste disposal and other concerns directly from their mobile devices.

READ MORE HERE: https://nationwideradiojm.com/barbados-to-launch-app-to-report-potholes-outages-other-public-service-issues/

09/06/2026

A new report is warning that the future quality of Caribbean democracies will depend on the region’s ability to integrate economic resilience, climate change adaptation, and social cohesion into an institutional framework capable of protecting human development in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

At the same time, the report has also noted that Caribbean democracies face a convergence of structural pressures that simultaneously strain their economic stability, social cohesion, and capacities.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday launched its report ”Democracies Under Pressure: Reimagining the Futures of Democracy and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

By Staff Writer SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Jun 8, CMC- A new report is warning that the future quality of Caribbean democracies will depend on the region’s ability to integrate economic resilience, climate change adaptation, and social cohesion into an institutional framework capable of pr...

09/06/2026

The leader of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine, says while he welcomes “differing views,” he will not tolerate “distraction, division or misrepresentation to derail the serious national conversation we must now have.

“Our mission is not rooted in division, but in the urgent need to restore balance, accountability, and purpose in the governance of Dominica,” Fontaine said in a statement.

“To those who have publicly expressed concern, I say this: your voices are part of our democracy, but the tone and direction of our national dialogue must uplift, not undermine. If we are serious about rescuing and rebuilding Dominica, then we must move beyond rhetoric and commit ourselves to constructive engagement and shared responsibility. We will never all agree on strategy, style, or substance, but we cannot let down Dominica and pander to our egos.”

By Staff Writer ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 9, CMC – The leader of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine, says while he welcomes “differing views,” he will not tolerate “distraction, division or misrepresentation to derail the serious national conversation we must no...

09/06/2026

An open letter to the Prime Minister on the simple, practical way to reset the Electoral Commission.

By Gregor Nassief Dear Prime Minister, It is evident and widely accepted that the Commission is not viewed as impartial and independent, and is in need of a reset. So how do we accomplish that reset? Concerns have been raised that you do not have the constitutional authority to carry out such a rese...

09/06/2026