(OPM) -Sylvanie Burton is the Government of Dominica’s nominee for President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced on Wednesday. If elected to the position, Burton, a career public servant, will become the first female president and the first indigenous head of state. The term of office of the current President, His […]

Speaker Emerita Alix Boyd-Knights, who passed away on Tuesday, will be accorded a State Funeral. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. He described the late Speaker of the House of Assembly as a distinguished Dominican Attorney and Women and Children’s Rights Advocate who served as Speaker of the […]

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services is deeply concerned about recent reports regarding the indiscriminate dumping of dead aquatic animals in the Layou River. We understand the impact such activities can have on the environment, as well as the potential risks posed to public health. The Environmental Health Department is actively investigating this […]

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit met with the Leader of the Opposition and Parliamentary Representative for the Salisbury Constituency, Hon. Jesma Paul at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday to discuss areas of concern within her constituency. They discussed the maintenance of farm access roads, the upgrade of the Salisbury Health Center, and […]

Roseau, Dominica- August 11, 2023: The Government of Dominica is aware of a rumour circulating via radio talk shows and social media falsely claiming that the Botanic Gardens has been sold to a foreign buyer for the development of a golf course. The Government of Dominica advises the general public that the Botanic Gardens has […]