Dominica is one step closer to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation as its geothermal plant advances to the next stage of its much-awaited completion. In a report by Dominica News Online, the country's energy minister has shared that the geothermal plant has met its goal
"We must increase investment in resilient public infrastructure designed to last and shelters designed and planned to preserve life." This was one of the highlights of the Caribbean Community Secretary-General's speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) held
Dominica's longest-serving prime minister will address the island on December 12, following his party's victory at Tuesday's general elections. Prime Minister Roosevelt is expected to reveal the composition of the new executive of government as well as key appointments at his address. Speaking about the snap elections,
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) may have officially wrapped up the Atlantic Hurricane season days ago, but it seems like the Atlantic isn't done churning up some storms yet. According to a report by Forbes, experts have detected a large low pressure area that could possibly
Cancer patients in the Eastern Caribbean no longer have to travel abroad to have themselves treated. At the launch event of Melissa Poponne Skerrit for Roseau Central Constituency, Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit emphasized that the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital is now capable of offering cancer treatments that
The government has announced that residents affected by the construction of Dominica's international airport project have begun settling in their new homes. In a report by the Associated Times, the government of Dominica said that the Joe Burton Housing Development had provided thirty-seven (37) standalone housing
The Caribbean's appeal and reminder to help vulnerable countries mitigate the effects of climate change has been heard. This year's U.N. summit on climate change delivered a promise to create a climate fund on Sunday, a hard-fought deal made by countries despite the lack of ambition
Non-communicable diseases are said to be the leading causes of death in Dominica and the government has vowed to tackle the situation head-on. A coordinator will be appointed by the government to address the issue of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the island, according to Dr.
Some islands in the Caribbean affected by the heavy downpour last week may have to brace themselves for more rainy days ahead. In a recent update by the Eastern Caribbean Weather, moderate to heavy showers have impacted Guadeloupe and Dominica in the last 10 hours. Martinique,
The Commonwealth of Dominica held a National Day Parade on Thursday to commemorate its 44th year of complete autonomy from the British rule. People flocked at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium to witness the event, which is one of the important highlights in Dominica's month-long celebration
