The Government of Dominica continues to implement measures to keep fuel prices under control as the global price of oil continues to rise. Given the present global market prices and this new price cycle, the Government has decided to further subsidize the cost of petroleum to reduce the impact on residents and to allow for […]
Minister for Health, Wellness and New Health Investment of Dominica – Dr Irving McIntyre shared an update on the Small Business One-stop shop and training certificate ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiative. Through his social media, Dr McIntyre stated that in order to strengthen the Small […]
It is expected that by the end of this month, Dominicans will be seeing a decrease in their electricity bills due to a fiscal measure contained in the 2022-2023 national budget which, effective August 1, 2022, increased the number of Value Added Tax (VAT) free units from 100Kwh to 150 kWh of electrical energy provided […]
Roseau, Dominica: The Commonwealth of Dominica is all set to welcome the World Creole Music Festival to its shores as the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives launched the 22nd edition of the festival. On Wednesday, the ministry hosted a press briefing and announced that it would start on 28 October 2022 and […]
By Dominica News Online Minister for Trade, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Export Development , Ian Douglas, has proposed that in an effort to dramatically transform tourism sectors in the region, its leaders must aspire to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable tourism industry. His statement came during the opening ceremony of the 7th meeting […]
By Dominica News Online Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Future Housing Program is a product of his government’s housing policy which seeks to provide for the more vulnerable in society. The Prime Minister said at the official launch of the program recently, that this program which is is expected to benefit young Dominicans employed […]
The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) strongly urges the Private Sector and the Public Sector to take proactive measures in safeguarding all lives, resources and operations due to the threat of the 2022 Hurricane Season. Due to the impending weather disturbance, DAIC encourages the Private Sector to activate all Business Continuity Plans to […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica Financial Secretary held a meeting with European Union (EU) representatives in Brussels, Belgium, on June 23, 2022, in order to discuss Dominica's journey that how they achieved the goal of becoming the first climate-resilient nation.
By Rashid Ahmed, Tribunal Community Roseau: The Commonwealth of Dominica Financial Secretary held a meeting with European Union (EU) representatives in Brussels, Belgium, on June 23, 2022, in order to discuss Dominica’s journey that how they achieved the goal of becoming the first climate-resilient nation. Denise Edwards is the one who represented the country during […]
By Dominica News Online The Government of Dominica is currently hosting a series of workshops to explore the possibilities for a national Low Carbon Transport program. The project was delivered with the partnership of Gutter Consulting and made possible through the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in the sum of 10 million […]
By Richards, BN4Y News There are 51 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) which, despite their cultural and geographical diversity, share-alike economic as well as sustainable development challenges, including vulnerability to natural disasters and global developments. The climate of SIDS is affected by large ocean-atmosphere interactions like tropical cyclones, monsoons and hurricanes. These climate characteristics, combined […]