Citrus Certification Facility to Reestablish Dominica as a Leading Citrus Producer in the Region

Citrus Certification Facility to Reestablish Dominica as a Leading Citrus Producer in the Region

A Citrus Certification Facility in Londonderry will expand market opportunities for farmers and reestablish Dominica as a leading citrus producer in the region, according to Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, Hon. Roland Royer. The Government of Dominica on Friday, January 10, 2025 awarded a contract valued at EC$7,795,517.88 to ACE Engineering Ltd […]

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 Government of Dominica to sign Contract with ACE Engineering for New Citrus Certification Facility

Government of Dominica to sign Contract with ACE Engineering for New Citrus Certification Facility

The Government of Dominica through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy is pleased to announce the signing of an EC$7.9 MILLION contract with local civil engineering contracting firm, ACE Engineering, for the construction of a new Citrus Certification Facility in Woodford Hill on Friday January 10th 2025 at 10.00am the Ministry of […]

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 Discover Dominica Authority Appoints Ayodele Andrew as Festivals and Events Manager

Discover Dominica Authority Appoints Ayodele Andrew as Festivals and Events Manager

ROSEAU, Dominica, (December 27, 2024) – Discover Dominica Authority announces the appointment of Ayodele Andrew as its Festivals and Events Manager, effective December 18, 2024. With over two decades of experience in event management, tourism, and hospitality, Ayodele is well-equipped to enhance the island’s major festivals and further establish Dominica as a top destination for […]

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 $4 MILLION PAID TO PORT WORKERS TO RESOLVE LONG-STANDING SALARY DISPUTE WITH DASPA

$4 MILLION PAID TO PORT WORKERS TO RESOLVE LONG-STANDING SALARY DISPUTE WITH DASPA

The Government of Dominica is pleased to announce the resolution of the long-standing salary dispute between port workers and the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA). Following a process of mediation led by the Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, an agreement was reached bringing closure to years of negotiations between longshoremen and stevedores and […]

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 Commonwealth of Dominica Stands Firm for Climate Justice before the International Court of Justice

Commonwealth of Dominica Stands Firm for Climate Justice before the International Court of Justice

The Hague, Netherlands-December 5th, 2024 – On Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, the Commonwealth of Dominica, represented by the Honourable Attorney General, Mr. Levi A. Peter and Mrs. Vanica Sobers-Joseph, Senior State Attorney in the Chambers of the Attorney General delivered compelling oral submissions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during hearings on the obligations […]

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 PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT TO ADDRESS MEDAYS FORUM INTANGIER, MOROCCO

PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT TO ADDRESS MEDAYS FORUM INTANGIER, MOROCCO

Prime Minister Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit will address the MEDays Forum, taking place in Tangier, Morocco from November 27 to 30, 2024. The forum, organized by the Amadeus Institute and hosted under the theme “Sovereignties and Resiliences: Towards a New Global Balance,” brings together world leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss critical global challenges and opportunities. […]

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 Dominica’s Financial Services Unit Wins Wealth and Finance International’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Year 2024 Award

Dominica’s Financial Services Unit Wins Wealth and Finance International’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Year 2024 Award

Dominica’s Financial Services Unit (FSU) has won the prestigious Wealth and Finance International Award as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Year 2024 – Caribbean. The award highlights the FSU’s dedication to regulatory excellence and its commitment to strengthening Dominica’s financial services sector and promoting integrity and compliance with international standards. The Wealth and […]

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 DOMINICA TO AWARD HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOUR TO INDIA’S PRIME MINISTER H.E NARENDRA MODI AT INDIA-CARICOM SUMMIT IN GUYANA

DOMINICA TO AWARD HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOUR TO INDIA’S PRIME MINISTER H.E NARENDRA MODI AT INDIA-CARICOM SUMMIT IN GUYANA

Roseau, Dominica-November 13, 2024: The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President […]

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 Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy gearing up for 2024/2025 White Potato Season

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy gearing up for 2024/2025 White Potato Season

The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy has maintained the importation of seed planting material of white potatoes and advises farmers that for the 2024/25 season a total of (1160 bags), of the Spunta and Desiree varieties are being imported to enable the establishment of over 40 acres of white potatoes.  The planned […]

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