Dominica is poised for a robust tourism surge in January as it readies to receive a contingent of 8,000 cruise ship passengers on Monday. The island is welcoming passengers from two cruise ships the MV AIDAdiva and the MSC Seaside. Both vessels are scheduled to dock
Two Caribbean islands made it to BBC Travel's top 10 sustainable travel destinations for 2024. Saba, the Netherlands' smallest special municipality, has earned the third spot, with BBC Travel dubbing it an emerging "champion of sustainable tourism in the Caribbean." The website mentioned Saba's initiatives on sustainable
After the substantial restructuring in housing sector development, Dominica's Housing Recovery Project has made notable strides in recent months. The project underwent a significant overhaul, prioritizing transparency and efficiency, and is primarily supported by funding from the World Bank Program, which has now been extended for
Dominica's long-awaited cable car project gears up for ongoing advancements in 2024, as Dominica's prime minister underscores its pivotal role in enhancing tourism opportunities and driving robust economic growth. Reported by the Associates Times, the $275 million endeavor is projected to span a two-year timeline for
Dominica's ambitious international airport project has surged ahead with remarkable progress: the clearing of an expansive 500-acre site and the construction of vital roads crucial for connectivity are now complete. Accompanying these achievements are the final touches on several soil disposal sites, marking pivotal milestones in
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) specialists have called the recently concluded 2023 hurricane season as one of the most tumultuous on record. With a staggering tally of 20 named storms, including seven hurricanes, three of which reached the formidable status of major hurricanes, this
Cooperation between regional and international public health entities, along with other stakeholders, has enhanced the implementation of climate-resilient health strategies in the small island developing states (SIDS) across the Caribbean. This is according to Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH). In a statement, CIMH
Dominica has become home to the world's inaugural protected sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of endangered sperm whales. Announced by the government on Monday, the marine protected area spans nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of the island nation's western waters, recognized as crucial nursing
Dominica's Waitukubuli Sea Trail made it to National Geographic's The Cool List. The Caribbean's Nature Isle is the only country in the region to have nabbed a spot in the magazine's picks for the top 30 countries to visit in 2024. The Cool List 2024 represents the
Leaders from around the world extended their congratulations to Dominica as the nation marked its 45th Independence Day on November 3. In a report by WIC News, leaders from the Middle East and South Asia conveyed their greetings to Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and President
