Release - Flash flooding triggered by unstable conditions associated with a deep trough and a tropical wave caused severe damage in the island’s north on Sunday, with homes, vehicles and businesses submerged in deep water and landslides causing additional damage to public infrastructure. The south of
Dominicans will go to the polls on December 6th after Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit called a snap general elections. “I shall lead a new-look Dominica Labour Party into fresh general elections that will be held at the soonest possible time. I want the year 2023
Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver these remarks on behalf of the 39 members of the Alliance of Small Island States in line with the statement the Group of 77 and China delivered. AOSIS thanks the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for their exceptional
UN News - The impact of climate change on health, if carbon emissions remain high, could be up to twice as deadly as cancer in some parts of the world, according to new data released on Friday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the
The Commonwealth of Dominica held a National Day Parade on Thursday to commemorate its 44th year of complete autonomy from the British rule. People flocked at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium to witness the event, which is one of the important highlights in Dominica's month-long celebration
CARICOM Energy Month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Our Future is Electric’. CARICOM Energy Month is aimed at: engaging regional stakeholders on cross-cutting issues and multi-sectoral actions that can build economic, social, environmental, and climate resilience within CARICOM; sharing information and knowledge on strategies and
The United Nations Foundation announced today the recipients of its annual Global Leadership Awards, which recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations whose work embodies the values and purposes of the UN: to create a safer, healthier, and fairer world for everyone, everywhere. The 2022 awardees are The Hon.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a "productive meeting" with Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. “Deputy Managing Director Bo Li visited Dominica to discuss the existential threat of climate change and its impact on the island, how the IMF can support the country with its Disaster
UN News - Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years – the highest of any continent in the world. As the warming trend continues, exceptional heat, wildfires, floods and other climate change impacts will affect
Release - The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board successfully wrapped up its 2022 Turks and Caicos Conference (TACC). The 18th annual TACC held from Wednesday, October 26 to Friday, October 28invited the destination’s leading wholesalers and online travel agents to the Turks and Caicos Islands for
