Carnival 2025 has been launched by Tourism Minister speaking to State-Owned Radio DBS and the grand parade is set for 18 January; the 2024 Dominica Carnival season saw +20% visitors, bringing revenues and opportunities for local small entrepreneurs

Education Minister Octavia Alfred implored students to avoid the use of alcohol during this year's Carnival celebrations

The cocoa industry in Dominica launched a five-day training session that focused on the unique aspects of growing speciality cocoa, post-harvest handling, quality control and sensory evaluation

A study analysing mercury contamination in Caribbean seafood revealed that fish caught in Dominican waters are the best in the region due to low levels of this substance

Construction of the world's longest cable car in Laudat is expected to be completed in December 2025; Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit expects Dominica to benefit from an increase in tourist arrivals upon completion of the project