The Caribbean Public Health Agency's CARPHA, through its Pandemic Fund (PF) Project, has launched a regional strategy to mitigate the effect of mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. This program recently saw the transfer of 21 fogging machines and the associated pesticide chemicals to
Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, has announced that 172 beneficiaries have obtained land ownership papers as part of the government's Housing Recovery Project (HRP). She made the announcement during a handover ceremony at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday, where 60 families
Dominica's Pharmacy Act 2024, passed by parliament on Tuesday, intends to increase drug availability, particularly among underprivileged people. This was according to Health Minister Cassanni Laville, who spoke to parliament. "This legislation empowers pharmacists by equipping them with resources and recognition that [is] absolutely necessary to deliver
The Commonwealth of Dominica is working hard to improve the resilience and sustainability of its agriculture as it waits for wealthier nations to fulfill their financial aid commitments under the Paris Agreement. Roland Royer, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Blue and Green Economy, stated
Travel magazine Travel and World Tour (TWT) published the list of the safest Caribbean destinations last week, noting that these islands are "ideal for travellers seeking peace of mind." The Cayman Islands, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Aruba, and Bermuda stood out as the Caribbean’s safest islands. The
Press Release - The Government of Dominica recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first International Airport in Wesley. The mega-project, which is now 28% complete and progressing steadily, is set to transform Dominica’s connectivity with the world. Montreal Management Consultants oversees the development with China
At the 2024 UK National Honey Show, the most prestigious honey competition in the world, which took place in London from October 24 to 26, beekeepers from two OECS Member States achieved a historic victory. Dominica participated and took the top place in the International
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 centre of Dominica's Kalinago territory, Kalinago Barana Aute, is about to change significantly. Recently, the Ministry of Tourism contracted with Alixon Laronde for XCD 275,668.30 to repair the roof of the administration building. As her administration looks to revitalise the Territory after Hurricane Maria, Tourism
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
