DOMINICA NEWS ONLINE—The UK government has announced today (Wednesday 19 July) that, with immediate effect, all Dominican nationals will require a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit. The changes, which come into effect immediately, will apply to all Dominican nationals seeking to enter
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
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 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
There is so much the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital has to offer, the prime minister of Dominica said. In recent press conference, Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit shared a number of "high-class and modern services" offered at the premier hospital, including the free medical care offered to
The Caribbean island of Dominica continues to see gradual growth in its economy for 2023, and if this persists, the government's debt may even decrease slightly before the end of the year. This is what Dr. Irving McIntyre, Minister for Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, and
