Dominica

All applicants for a visa to enter the US must now list social media usernames from every platform they’ve used for the past five years and adjust the privacy settings to “public” to facilitate the verification of their identity and eligibility to enter

To actively address mental health challenges among Indigenous youth in the region a new comprehensive program has been established, tackling issues exacerbated by substance use, suicides, environmental degradation and the devastating effects of COVID-19

Ferdison Valmond, a prominent Indigenous environmental advocate from the Kalinago Territory, has been designated a Youth Ambassador for the 2nd Annual Hamburg Sustainability Summit, representing Indigenous and Caribbean youth perspectives

Clashes erupted as citizens led by Opposition Leader Dr. Thomson Fontaine, protested electoral reform legislation being debated in Parliament, demanding key changes like biometric IDs and campaign finance regulations

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

Dominica is now mentioned in the BBC list of 25 places to visit in 2025 with a special focus on sustainable travel

Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited announced that the physical implementation phase of the strategic water sector development project is approaching, after having been under consideration for a long time

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

The Dominica Geothermal Development Company Limited invited residents of Fond Colé and surrounding areas to a community meeting to receive an update on the construction of the geothermal power plant and the new electricity transmission grid