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
Dominica has become home to the world's inaugural protected sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of endangered sperm whales. Announced by the government on Monday, the marine protected area spans nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of the island nation's western waters, recognized as crucial nursing
Dominica's Waitukubuli Sea Trail made it to National Geographic's The Cool List. The Caribbean's Nature Isle is the only country in the region to have nabbed a spot in the magazine's picks for the top 30 countries to visit in 2024. The Cool List 2024 represents the
Leaders from around the world extended their congratulations to Dominica as the nation marked its 45th Independence Day on November 3. In a report by WIC News, leaders from the Middle East and South Asia conveyed their greetings to Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and President
Hurricane Tammy is headed to the Bermuda after wreaking havoc with heavy rainfall in the northeastern Caribbean on Monday, marking its presence after making landfall in Barbuda. As of Wednesday morning, it has escalated to a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph,
As Tropical Storm Tammy looms in the Atlantic, currently at 425 miles east-southeast of Guadeloupe, the Caribbean is advised be on alert for its 19th storm for the season. While the storm is presently moving westward, meteorologists predict a gradual turn to the west-northwest in the
There is a connection between disasters and inequality. This is what the UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Didier Trebucq and Nahuel Arenas, regional chief of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, underscored on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction marked
Dominica continues to forge ahead with groundbreaking climate-resilient housing projects. One of the cornerstones of Dominica's climate-resilient housing strategy is the adoption of sustainable and robust construction materials. Conventional building materials are being replaced with more resilient alternatives capable of withstanding the most extreme weather conditions. These
