Work begins on the Restoration of Salisbury Irrigation System

Work begins on the Restoration of Salisbury Irrigation System

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy’s Emergency Agricultural and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) has entered into a contract with the EnviroPlus Consulting a local environmental engineering firm, for the restoration of the Salisbury Irrigation system which will better serve over 60 farmers in the Grand Savanne Area. The EALCRP was designed post […]

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 PM SKERRIT MEETS WITH OPPOSITION LEADER AND MEMBER FOR SALISBURY HON. JESMA PAUL

PM SKERRIT MEETS WITH OPPOSITION LEADER AND MEMBER FOR SALISBURY HON. JESMA PAUL

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 […]

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 PM SKERRIT MEETS WITH US AMBASSADOR TO BARBADOS AND THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN

PM SKERRIT MEETS WITH US AMBASSADOR TO BARBADOS AND THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit held cordial discussions with the United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean H.E Linda S. Taglialatela  at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday. H.E Taglialatela and her delegation visited Dominica from August 10-13, 2023. Prime Minister Skerrit appealed for US support of CARICOM’s proposal for a […]

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 CARICOM CHAIRMAN PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT URGES STRONG ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AHEAD OF COP 28

CARICOM CHAIRMAN PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT URGES STRONG ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AHEAD OF COP 28

Roseau, Dominica-August 11, 2023: Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit urged strong action on climate change when regional leaders met with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the President Designate of the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) on Thursday, August 10 in Barbados. COP 28 will convene from […]

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 Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit led a Cabinet Delegation on a tour of Marigot

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit led a Cabinet Delegation on a tour of Marigot

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit led a Cabinet Delegation on a tour of Marigot. He was accompanied by Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, Hon. Roland Royer, Hon. Cassanni Laville, Hon. Fidel Grant, as well as senior public officers to include Permanent Secretaries. Parliamentary Representative for Marigot Hon. Anthony Charles welcomed the Prime Minister to Marigot and led […]

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 BUDGET ADDRESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024

BUDGET ADDRESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024

BUDGET ADDRESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 “Resetting to Ensure the Judicious use of Government’s limited resources” Mr. Speaker, I rise to deliver the Budget Address for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. This is my first Budget Address, therefore, permit me to begin by giving thanks. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Heavenly Father for giving me another opportunity […]

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 Full text of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s Address to the Nation on July 20 2023.

Full text of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s Address to the Nation on July 20 2023.

Address to the Nation By: Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Office of the Prime Minister, Financial Centre, Roseau Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:30 p.m.  Ladies and gentlemen Fellow citizens at home and abroad, residents and well-wishers; compatriots all It is my distinct ongoing honour to continue to lead this nation which has taken its place […]

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 FINANCE MINISTER HON. DR. IRVING MCINTYRE TO PRESENT $1.2 BILLION BUDGET TO PARLIAMENT ON TUESDAY

FINANCE MINISTER HON. DR. IRVING MCINTYRE TO PRESENT $1.2 BILLION BUDGET TO PARLIAMENT ON TUESDAY

Roseau, Dominica-July 20, 2023: Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre will present the 2023/2024 national budget at the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The Minister of Finance will seek parliamentary approval of Estimates of Expenditure for the […]

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