​Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine, says he is concerned about what he describes as a lack of interest among some young people, in Dominica’s electoral process and in the ongoing voter reconfirmation exercise.
 
Speaking on a recent program, Fontaine said the situation highlights the need for greater efforts by the party to encourage young people to complete the reconfirmation process and become more actively involved in electoral matters.

​Dr. Fontaine added that the ultimate objective should be to build a country that creates greater opportunities for young people. He argued that, in his view, the current government is failing to provide the opportunities needed by the nation’s youth.

​United Workers Party (UWP) leader, Dr. Thomson Fontaine
 

​Dominica’s Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Remilia White, has been selected to participate in the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
 
White will take part in the “Advancing U.S. and Global Economic Prosperity” exchange, which will provide opportunities to engage with counterparts in the United States and examine approaches to promoting economic prosperity and strengthening international cooperation.
 
The program is expected to expose White to perspectives and practices related to economic development, and foster professional & diplomatic connections between Dominica and the United States.

​Dominican businessman Gregor Nassief has raised critical questions regarding a proposed $75 million cruise port agreement, pressing authorities on whether details will be publicly disclosed before legally binding the nation. 
 
Addressing concerns surrounding governance and public oversight, Nassief questioned if a public tender process was conducted and whether local tourism stakeholders were consulted prior to finalizing the deal.
 
He further requested clarification on the specific terms of the concession, as well as the identities of the beneficial owners behind the company being awarded the major contract.
 
In addition to transparency regarding ownership and procurement, Nassief emphasized the necessity of comprehensive evaluations before moving forward. He inquired whether an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, alongside an independent value-for-money assessment, would be completed to protect the country's interests.
 
With reports indicating the deal could be concluded within weeks, his remarks highlight growing demands for accountability and thorough regulatory assessments, on multi-million dollar infrastructure projects.

​United Workers Party Public Relations Officer Glenroy Cuffy questioned why citizens continue to support the ruling administration despite widespread fear of political reprisal. Cuffy dismissed any perceived link between public political expression and entitlement to state-mandated social security benefits.
 
He emphasized that after completing a full working life and making required contributions, citizens hold a firm legal entitlement to their benefits that should never be subjected to political interference or compromise.
 
Detailing specific concerns regarding victimisation, Cuffy alleged that former public officers face deliberate delays in receiving their deserved benefits if they are perceived as unsupportive of the current government.
 
He stated that these individuals are often subjected to prolonged administrative delays, effectively forcing them to seek intervention or plead with government ministers to access their lawful entitlements.
 
Reaffirming the UWP's stance, Cuffy condemned such practices as abusive and called for fair, non-partisan treatment across all state institutions.

​Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sherma Dalrymple joined her regional colleagues in Barbados recently for a PACE Justice Training of Trainers workshop. 
 
The workshop forms part of the next stage of the DPP-Police initiative, which is about helping countries carry the training forward themselves. It brought together police investigators, police prosecutors and prosecutors from the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions and focused on preparing participants to deliver the programme within their own institutions.
 
The workshop was built on training delivered across participating countries earlier this year on case-file preparation, earlier engagement between police and prosecutors and stronger inter-agency cooperation. Participants were introduced to the Regional Training Manual and worked through practical exercises, role plays and approaches they can adapt to their own institutions.
 
PACE Justice project is funded by the European Union (EU) to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, CARICOM and Cariforum and implemented by UNDP Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean. Participating countries are Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago. 
 

​The Dominica Cancer Society will host its annual Walk for Cancer Care this Saturday, October 3, 2026, under the theme ‘Strides of hope for Cancer Care’. 
 
President of the Dominica Cancer Society, Jacqueline Andre, urged participation from the local community. In an interview with local media on Tuesday, she explained that this walk will raise funds for those suffering from cancer in Dominica. 

​President of the Dominica Cancer Society, Jacqueline Andre

​United Workers Party leader Dr. Thomson Fontaine called on the Electoral Office to extend the voter confirmation period by three months, backing a growing public demand for extra time due to administrative delays in the process. 
 
Dr Fontaine pointed out that the current legislation explicitly permits a three-month extension, making the request fully compliant with existing law. He argued that prolonging the process is crucial because numerous citizens remain unable to complete their confirmation due to ongoing delays in obtaining birth certificates.
 
Fontaine criticized the Electoral Office's handling of the process, noting that the initial refusal to accept birth certificates on the eve of the confirmation launch set back registration efforts significantly.
 
Dismissing allegations that the opposition discouraged voter reconfirmation, he affirmed that the UWP supported reconfirmation from the outset but actively fought for residents in underserved areas like Campbell, Warner, and Belles who lacked local access to confirmation centers.

​Peaceologist Dr. Peter St. Jean examined the role of human imagination, describing it as a powerful cognitive tool that can either construct positive outcomes or induce profound personal distress. Dr St. Jean explained that when utilized constructively, imagination enables individuals to organize their goals, maintain focus, and work toward a better future.
 
However, in peaceology terminology, an ‘unhelpful’ imagination can lead to debilitating anxiety, self-incrimination, and a loss of faith or hope. Addressing the psychological burdens of guilt and fear, Dr. St. Jean noted that individuals often unhelpfully imagine impending doom based on past missteps, forgetting the underlying legal and moral principles that protect them.
 
He pointed out that legal frameworks treat individuals as innocent until proven guilty specifically because human actions and circumstances are highly complex. To illustrate, he noted that even extreme actions may be legally and contextually distinct if committed accidentally or in self-defence, emphasizing that people must avoid internalizing guilt and self-condemnation through unhelpful imaginative thinking.

​Delegation heads from CRFM Member States at the end of the 17th Special Meeting of the Ministerial Council in Jamaica (Photo – CRFM Secretariat) 
 
Dominica is among the Caribbean countries participating in regional efforts to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture governance, following the 17th Special Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) in Trelawny, Jamaica.
 
The meeting, held on September 28 during the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, brought together ministers responsible for fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy. Under the chairmanship of Antigua and Barbuda, the council approved 12 resolutions addressing key areas including fisheries data, marine spatial planning, seafood traceability and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
 
The discussions are particularly relevant to Dominica, which is a member of the CRFM and has been working with regional partners on sustainable management of its marine resources. Dominica formally signed the CRFM Agreement in 2025, alongside Anguilla, The Bahamas and Montserrat.
 
The council also approved three new protocols under the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy, covering marine spatial planning, aquatic foods traceability, and measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. CRFM said the protocols are intended to strengthen regional coordination, improve transparency across seafood value chains and support sustainable management of marine resources.

​The Dominica SiFoCol Alumni Association (DSAA) has officially launched the fifth annual White Sunset with a Hint of a Creole charitable event, scheduled for October 21, 2026.
 
Chairperson of the event, Paul Phillip, has assured patrons that this year’s activity will surpass previous editions. He was speaking at the launch of the event on Tuesday.

​Phillip also provided further details on the event, outlining what patrons can expect and highlighting some of the activities planned for those who attend.

​Chairperson of the White Sunset with a Hint of Creole, Charitable Event, Paul Phillip