Commentary
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Jun- 2025 -13 June
Digital Dreams or Delayed Deliveries? Dominica’s Push to Transform Its Economy
It’s been pitched as Dominica’s leap into the future, a bold pivot from traditional models of development to a digitized economy. Led by the Ministry of Public Works and the Digital Economy, this tran
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13 June
From Colonial Rule to Political Routine: Dominica’s Quiet Drift
In 2022, during a commemorative lecture marking 52 years since Dominica gained internal self-governance, historian and cultural adviser Dr. Lennox Honychurch delivered what many might have passed off
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2 June
Until Jesus Christ Comes: Skerrit Claims His Mandate
When Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit took the stage in Dublanc on June 1, 2025, his message was grounded not in spectacle but in legacy. “This is a historic event. This is a significant mil
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2 June
Built on Labour, Rising with Skerrit: The Red Sun Still Rises
There are moments in a country’s history that don’t just mark time; they define it. What took place in Dublanc on June 1, 2025, was not just a rally. It was a declaration, a heartbeat, a thunderous re
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2 June
The Dublanc Rally and the Shadow of the Next Election
On June 1, 2025, the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) marked its 70th anniversary with a vibrant rally in the northwestern village of Dublanc. At face value, the event was a grand celebration of a party th
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May- 2025 -30 May
Homes, Votes, and Silence: Who Gets a Home in Dominica?
As the government prepares to hand over 21 brand-new climate-resilient homes in Scotts Head, there’s no denying the visual impact of Dominica’s Housing Revolution Programme. Gleaming structures where
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29 May
Craft, Culture, and Capital: Dominican Women Abroad Are Shaping New Paths
If you want to see the future of Dominica’s development, don’t look at a government white paper or another national strategic plan. Look instead to the worktables in New Jersey, the farmers’ plots in
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26 May
DLP at 70: Survival, Strength, and the Shadow of Dominance
On June 1st, 2025, the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) will host a grand national rally in Dublanc to mark its 70th anniversary. With a line-up featuring local talent, quality production, and guest Prime
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25 May
Not Just Talk: Why Dominica’s Development Efforts Deserve a Second Look
Let’s not pretend that everything is perfect. It’s not. Dominica still struggles with delays, bureaucracy, transparency concerns, and the weight of climate vulnerability. But now and then, facts come
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