China's influence in the Caribbean is growing steadily, and Dominica is one of the many islands in the region that is reaping the benefits. The global economic powerhouse has been instrumental in fulfilling Dominica's biggest projects for its people—from the climate-resilient homes and schools to agricultural
For the unfamiliar, it's easy to mistake the Commonwealth of Dominica with the Dominican Republic and vice versa. So earlier this year, the tiny island of Dominica that lies at the northernmost part of Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea decided to launch a new brand
China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (or "CR5") has bagged the EC $1 billion-plus contract for the Dominica International Airport project. Following the agreement signed by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, MMC Development Ltd. tapped more than five contractors worldwide to bid for the project. And after
To commemorate and honour the resilience of the "last existing indigenous peoples in the world," Dominica is holding a festive celebration to its first inhabitants—the Kalinago people. This is the 41st edition of the Kalinago Week, a week-long revelry with a variety of activities that highlight
Dominica has spent an estimated EC$40 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) for preparing the land needed to build the island's international airport. At a recent meeting with the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced that EC$40 million was used to acquire
Forecasters are monitoring a tropical depression that has developed in the Atlantic, which could become the season's sixth storm. According to the National Hurricane Center, "the system is expected to move through the Leeward Islands on Friday or Friday night, bringing heavy rainfall and possible wind
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday marked the end of an era for Britain. At the Royal Family's castle in Balmoral, the longest-reigning monarch of Great Britain died peacefully at age 96. News of her deteriorating health prompted the Queen's immediate family to rush to
Weather forecasters are monitoring a system in the Atlantic that may enter the Caribbean on Friday, becoming the first storm to visit the region in nearly two months. According to the New York Times, the storm was "strengthening quickly throughout the evening" of Thursday. The National Hurricane
The 2022 CBI Index has emphasized the importance of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) programmes on small islands, calling it a "tool to finance stronger, more resilient economies" in its latest report. According to the special report annually released by the Financial Times, CBI is allowing
The Commonwealth of Dominica remained number one in the most anticipated rankings of the best Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes in the world. For six consecutive years, Dominica has kept the top spot and for the 2022 CBI Index review the island bested 12 other nations
