Dominica

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

Dominica was spared from major impacts of the devastating 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially ends today 30 November, leaving a trail of destruction, death, and massive economic costs

Dominica celebrated the arrival of the MV Villa Vie Odyssey, the first cruise call of the 2024/2025 season at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth; Dominica has received over 10 cruise ships for a total of 30.000 passengers and 65.000 are expected in December

Dominica's Financial Services Unit has been honoured with the prestigious Wealth and Finance International Award as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Year 2024 for the Caribbean region

Dominica's human rights situation is to be examined for the fourth time by the UN Council's Working Group for the Universal Periodic Review

Dominica State College has initiated a project focused on online education in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning and the Virtual University for the Small Commonwealth States to develop a minimum of 15 online courses by the conclusion

Breast cancer continues to be a major concern in Dominica, said Dr Laura Esprit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, while speaking at a public awareness exercise on cancer at the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital

As the global community prepares to observe World Mental Health Day tomorrow 10 October, Dominica expert Dr. Nadia Wallace emphasized the urgent need to prioritize mental health in the workplace as an essential component of occupational health and safety

'Flavors of the World Festival' will take place on 29 September at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and is expected to offer participants a taste of cuisine and entertainment from around the world

Local company Josephine Gabriel & Co has announced an impactful price increase on the its soft drinks due to a government announcement of a 500% increase of the excise tax on sugary drinks: the excise tax on soft drinks is now $1,20 per liter from $0,20