Dominica News

East Coast Road Project is funded by the government of Dominica and the World Bank under the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project

Minister of Agriculture, Roland Royer said that the DECRP is the transformative initiative that embodied different sectors and enhanced the agriculture sector in Dominica.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit, who completed 21 years in office the same day, said he took charge at a challenging time.

The event saw the presence of some top representatives of the government, including Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Finance Minister Irving McIntyre and Agriculture Minister Roland Royer.

The project is expected to upgrade the main road which is the primary link between Roseau and Southern Communities of Bellevue Chopin, Grand Bay, and Bagatelle.

PM Skerrit shared her photo and said that is the profound loss for everyone in Dominica as she is known for her excellence.

Dominica welcomes flights from the major regional airlines such as WINAir, interCaribbean Airways, Caribbean Airlines, LIAT 2020 and Sunrise Airways.

The National Authorizing Officer for the European Development Fund Carie Roberts also gave an update on the project and noted that initially it was the smallest road and when the rehabilitation started the works on the road have been increased.

Arawak House of Culture was damaged after Hurricane Maria struck the island nation in September 2017.

Numerous events have been scheduled for this year’s Mas Dominik starting with the official opening parade on Sunday, January 18, 2025.

PM Skerrit during the interview talked about the future of three bills and said that these bills are constitutional reform, aiming to empower electoral commission.

Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit during his visit to the Dominica Grammar School met with the teachers and learnt about their concerns regarding the teaching and learning environment with the progress in the construction work.

Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit stated that the facility is evidence of the government’s efforts towards resilience and enhancement of the Kalinago territory.

Dominica's Met Department has issued advisories for the surfers and small crafters amid the weather instabilities.

In the next 24 hours, Dominica's weather will experience an impact from high-pressure system.

Whitney Melinard shared that the Kalinago community, like several Indigenous groups across the world, is threatened by changing climate, including superstorms.

The dust haze has been bringing inclement conditions across the Caribbean, however, the Meteorological Department noted that there is a chance of a decline in the levels over the next 24 hours.

On behalf of his family, PM Skerrit said that this is the time to cherish every moment and celebrate the eve with joy and fun with loved ones.

Police officers and the family members of Asot Michael hosted the march alongside the hearse with the help of the solemn rhythms of a marching band.

In a social media post, Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, wife of the prime minister, said she was very pleased to be able to hand over homes to 60 families this Christmas under the HRP and 11th EDF.