By: caricom.org Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, […]
Nestled in the Eastern Caribbean, Dominica—known as the “Nature Island”—blends lush volcanic landscapes, vibrant Afro–Creole identity, and forward-looking investment pathways, especially through its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. For African American investors drawn to culturally resonant ventures with global mobility, Dominica offers an accessible and authentic environment. Cultural Heritage & Identity 🌿 Dominica’s culture fuses […]
By Caribbean Business Report Construction is advancing steadily in Dominica on a 10-megawatt geothermal power plant to become the second in the OECS and the first in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with a targeted completion date of Christmas Day December 25, 2025. Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, […]
By CARICOM (CARICOM Secretary-General, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr Carla Barnett, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, has commended Dominica’s leadership in regional integration, as the Community navigates the goal of free movement within CARICOM. This was highlighted during the virtual accreditation of His Excellency Gerard Jean-Jacques as Dominica’s new Ambassador to CARICOM. “Dominica’s leadership in […]
Editorial credit: Rob Atherton / Shutterstock.com The highly anticipated International Airport project in Dominica is making remarkable strides, according to Minister of Finance, Dr. Irvin McIntyre. The billion-dollar contracted initiative, overseen by Montreal Management Consultant Establishment (MMCE), is scheduled for completion by 2025. As it advances through the land and infrastructure preparation phase, the project […]
By CARICOM (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana) – Senior foreign affairs officials met via video conference anchored at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat on April 29-30 to review and finalize the foreign policy matters that will be placed on the agenda of the 27th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) scheduled […]
The two OECS Member States implementing Recycle OECS Model Demonstration Projects, have determined the mechanisms that are most feasible for the collection and processing of recyclable plastic in their countries. This milestone in is significant for the finalization of mechanisms under the technical pillar of the Recycle OECS Model, which focuses on a financially sustainable […]
The Government of Dominica signed an agreement with Ormat Technologies for the construction and maintenance of the 10W Geothermal Power Plant in Laudat. The agreement was signed during a special ceremony earlier this week. The agreement was signed by Minister of Renewable Energy Vince Henderson and Minister for the Environment, Rural Modernization and Kalinago Upliftment […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Dominica on its Forty-Fifth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on Friday 3 November 2023. Secretary-General Dr Carla N Barnett sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Dominica Hon Roosevelt Skerrit. “Honorable Prime Minister, It is my distinct pleasure, on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to extend […]
A caucus of the OECS Council of Ministers of Agriculture was a featured event on the agenda for CARICOM’s 17th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) which was hosted from October 9 to 13, 2023 at Breezes Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. The caucus, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Roland Royer, Minister for Blue and Green Economy, […]