Dominica News

Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit defends the minimum wage increase, assuring it boosts vulnerable workers without sparking inflation.

A 5.7 million dollar will also be helpful in enhancing entrepreneurship and improving food safety across the island with enhanced standards.

The Agriculture Science Complex is also optimizing protocols for sweet potato, ginger, white potato, cassava, banana, and potatoes, allowing Dominica to supply disease-free planting material and reduce import dependency.

The school will be named after former parliamentary representative Vernice Bellony as the decision was taken with the support of the cabinet.

The Christmas Village will feature a young entrepreneurs' market, shopping experiences, local product showcases and a kids' zone, offering something for everyone.

The Valiant Lady was welcomed in Dominica with a ceremonial plaque exchange, highlighting the growing collaboration between cruise lines and local tourism authorities.

The docking of Vasco da Gama was met with enthusiasm, signaling a progressive future for Dominica’s cruise tourism industry.

Dominica’s 10-Megawatt geothermal plant in Roseau Valley aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, stabilize electricity prices, and boost renewable energy development.

Some of the houses will be assigned to the residents of Dubique, and around 26 will be given to the residents of Grand Bay.

PM Skerrit confirmed that a Chinese design team has already been engaged to conduct studies and collect data for the Northern Road Improvement Project.

“At the end of the day, we will have a much improved communication network from Roseau to Grand Bay,” the Prime Minister said.

Dominica has become more accessible with new flights and attractions like a cable car, making it a memorable and attractive destination.

Melissa Skerrit, Dominica's Minister of Housing, handed over keys to beneficiaries and highlighted how the project has generated jobs and employment opportunities for locals.

The five CBI jurisdictions had agreed to implement the residency requirements simultaneously, introducing identical legislation to their respective parliaments.

During the handover ceremony, MP Jullan Defoe called the new homes a blessing for the 22 recipient families.

The current voter confirmation drive is based on the Registration of Electors Act, one of three major electoral reform laws passed earlier this year.

The trucks were handed over in a special ceremony attended by government officials and DSWMC representatives.

Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism held a special ceremony to welcome the ship’s passengers and crew, highlighted by a formal plaque exchange to commemorate the visit.

The MV Grand Princess, the week’s second cruise ship, will dock on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with 3,100 passengers.

The meeting featured the attendance of heads of state and government from Latin America, the Caribbean and the European Union.