The 45th regular meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) resulted in leaders agreeing to allow free movement of people in the region by next year. This means the current policies on trade, and possibly even education and culture, will be expanded—a groundbreaking decision that coincided
As Dominica moves to become the world's first climate-resilient nation, its energy sector is also seeing a big shift to align with the island's ambitious but vital agenda. And foreign investments are playing a key role in making this change happen. Investments from big development organizations
Dominica Geothermal Development Company is now welcoming proposals and bids for the next step in developing the country's first geothermal plant. The Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC) has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for work on developing the transmission network in line with the geothermal
Following Tropical Storm Bret and Cindy inundating the Caribbean this month alone, islands in the region remain on full alert for any strong tropical systems that may cause potential damage to their respective infrastructure and livelihood. Emergency shelters, for example, are on standby for future storm
Until June 30, residents of Dominica can apply for the government's program in hurricane preparedness, which aims to strengthen homes and protect families during the hurricane season. Dominica's Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is leading the Hurricane Preparedness Initiative in Dominica, which in turn will
The United Nations' top official urged all countries to phase out coal and other fossil fuels to avert climate “catastrophe.” Speaking to journalists on Thursday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that "we are hurtling towards disaster, eyes wide open" and that "it’s time to wake up
Dominica's prime minister has announced that his government wants to "advance the work" at the island's international airport project. “Significant work has been done, we discussed with the developers and contractors to advance the work to have a shorter period of time to complete the construction
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the arch-enemy of development and the world should execute swift responses to combat its threats to health. This is according to Dominica's health minister Cassanni Laville, who attended the 76th Annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland under the theme: “WHO at
The Global Climate & Health Alliance (GCHA) has released its report on countries with the most committed goal of integrating health as part of their climate action. Two Caribbean islands made it to top 10 of the 2023 Healthy Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Scorecard—Dominica and
The efforts of Dominica's Climate Resilience Execution Agency (CREAD) to build resilience has gained international recognition, and this was lauded by the nation's prime minister at a recent press conference. In a report by Dominica News Online, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said CREAD did a "remarkable
