Prime Minister Skerrit Hails Talks with U.S. Secretary of State as ‘Extremely Positive’
Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit has described a recent meeting with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “extremely positive” and “constructive.” The Dominican leader was among heads of Government of the OECS and the Bahamas who met with the US’ top diplomat on Tuesday, May 6 in Washington D.C. During the high-level talks, […]
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Government Signs Contract for Scotts Head Seawall Rehabilitation
The Government of Dominica on Friday, May 2, 2025, signed a contract for the rehabilitation of the Scotts Head Seawall, a project designed to safeguard residents, infrastructure and livelihoods in the southern communities. The EC$2.97 million project will be executed by Offshore Civil and Marine Inc., a local company experienced in marine construction, including seawalls, […]
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A new jetty, valued at EC$4,075,350, will soon be constructed at Anse de Mai
The Government of Dominica on Friday, May 2, 2025, signed a contract with local firm Offshore Civil & Marine Inc. for the construction of the new facility. The project aims to improve maritime safety and operational capacity at the port. In addition, it will stimulate economic activity, enhance disaster preparedness and provide support to the […]
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Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, meets with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio in Washington D.C.
The Prime Minister joins fellow Heads of Government from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The Bahamas for the important engagement aimed at advancing shared interests and enhancing cooperation between the United States and the Caribbean region. The meeting is expected to focus on a range of issues, including regional security, economic development […]
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PM SKERRIT ATTENDS CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2025
Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit is leading a delegation to the Caribbean Investment Summit (CIS) 2025, taking place from April 22-26 in Antigua and Barbuda. The Caribbean Investment Summit (CIS) is the region’s premier forum on investment migration, convening political leaders, executives from Citizenship by Investment (CBI) jurisdictions, marketing agents, service providers, industry […]
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Presents Mrs. Thea Lafond-Gadson her Land Title to Land in Warner
On April 8th, 2025, as part of the Future Housing program, the Honorable Minister for Housing, Mrs. Melissa Poponne Skerrit officially granted Dominica’s Triple Jump Gold medalist, Thea Lafond-Gadson her property title for land in Warner. Minister of Housing Melissa Poponne Skerrit expressed delight to officially handover the certificate of title to Mrs. Lanfond Gadson […]
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Response to Press Release from the IACHR Regarding the Electoral Reform Process in the Commonwealth of Dominica
Roseau, Dominica- April 17, 2025: The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica notes the Press Release concerning the Electoral Reform process in Dominica from the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) issued on April 16, 2025. The Government considers it of great importance that the facts should be set out in response to the […]
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IMF Projects 4.25% Growth for Dominica’s Economy in 2025; Reports 3.5% GDP Growth in 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 4.25 percent growth for Dominica in 2025, noting that the country’s GDP expanded by 3.5 percent in 2024. In its Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission, conducted from March 24-April 3, the IMF attributed the 2024 growth to a rebound in tourism and targeted […]
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Dominica Establishes National Cannabis Advisory Committee
The Government of Dominica has officially launched the National Cannabis Advisory Committee, a major step toward building a viable, sustainable and well-regulated cannabis industry. The Committee held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from the public and private sectors, civil society and technical fields. Established by […]
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