The Government of Dominica, in collaboration with the People’s Republic of China, launched the construction phase of the Thibaud Primary School on Wednesday. Upon completion, the school will serve as a Center of Excellence in Special Education, with additional facilities to foster our children’s talents in
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 finance minister requested parliamentary approval to secure a bank guarantee from the National Bank of Dominica to construct a geothermal energy plant. The government intends to get a guarantee of EC$13.5 million (One ECC dollar=US$0.37 cents) to ensure the execution of the commitments outlined in
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
The Parliament of Dominica has approved a $41 million loan from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking Saudi Arabia's substantial contribution towards funding the eagerly awaited Roseau Enhancement Project. This is following the endorsement of Roseau Central's Parliamentary Representative, Melissa Skerrit, who expressed unwavering support for
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
