International Day of Women in Industry : Celebrating how Caribbean Women Are Shaping the Future of Industry
On April 21, 2026, the world will for the first time observe the International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI) , recognizing women’s contributions to industrial development, and showcasing how their leadership, innovation and resilience are helping to shape economies , advance technologies, and drive the green and digital transition the world urgently needs. IDWI was proclaimed through a landmark resolution, adopted by the 21 st Session of the General Conference of the Unite
DOMLEC Advises Customers of Increase in Fuel Surcharge for April 2026
Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) is advising customers of an increase in the fuel surcharge applicable to electricity bills for April 2026 consumption, which will be reflected on bills issued in May 2026. The fuel surcharge, which is published monthly, is calculated using the previous month’s energy consumption along with the cost of fuel. For the first time, the company is introducing the addition of a geothermal energy cost. As such, the April surcharge is b
The Wesley High School Secures Coveted Inter-Secondary Schools Debating Championship Title
The Inter-Secondary Schools Debating Competition has crowned a new champion, with the Wesley High School (WHS) delivering a historic performance on April 14 to secure a convincing victory over reigning champions Dominica Grammar School (DGS). This is the first debate championship title the Wesley High School has secured since the re-introduction of the competition four years ago. In a contest that tested critical thinking, confidence and composure, the Wesley High School rose
