Fidel Grant, Parliamentary Representative for the Wesley Constituency, has emphasized the holistic, transformative potential of Dominica's International Airport project. During the official ground-breaking ceremony, Grant underlined that the airport would spur agricultural growth and change the region from a rural area to a commercial hub. "The
The first batch of Tabasco pepper seedlings were planted at Fashies Estate Newtown Ground on November 6, 2024, marking a significant turning point in St. Kitts and Nevis's progress towards economic stability and self-reliance. The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, achieved a landmark by planting
Dominica honoured and celebrated Thea Lafond Gadson, the island's historic Olympic gold champion, during the 46th Independence Day ceremonies. Lafond arrived on stage wearing a traditional "Madras Print" attire, escorted by Billy Doctrove, President of the Dominica Olympic Committee, and accepted the accolade from President Sylvanie
For the first time, the National Fair-Trade Organisation sent its first load of premium bananas from Saint Lucia to Canada This was a step taken as part of CARICOM's 25 by 25 plan to lower the rate of imports and boost exports in the Caribbean.
Delta Air Lines' expanded service during the Summer 2025 season is expected to improve Barbados' connectivity with the United States of America. This action follows the airline's planned service initiation to Barbados on November 23, 2024. Effective December 21 of this year, Delta will inaugurate a
Dominica welcomed Ruby Express' inaugural call, the latest addition to the FRS Express fleet. The arrival enhanced the comfort and convenience of travel from Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Guadeloupe. The high-speed catamaran, featuring 428 seats and premium business class options, guarantees a seamless and elegant travel
Dominica is preparing to simplify the travel experience for visitors by implementing online immigration forms for embarkation and disembarkation, effective October 18. This new initiative aims to streamline the entry process, thereby improving the convenience of travellers upon their arrival on the island. Procedure for Online
LIAT 2020 has released a statement clarifying recent speculation and misinformation concerning its ownership and organisational structure. This clarification follows recent developments regarding Allen Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace Nigeria. Onyema is scrutinised for allegations of obstructing justice by purportedly submitting false documents
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced the groundbreaking date for the highly anticipated International Airport during a contract signing ceremony for the River Defence Wall at Colihaut on Friday. “We are in the process of constructing an international airport,” he stated. “I would like to invite everyone
As the project moves forward to a new phase, Dominica could observe the completion of its first geothermal power plant by December 2025. Recently, the Indian company Kalpataru Projects International Development Company inked a contract of US$38.9 million with Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd. Dr Vince Henderson,
