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 […]
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The Government of Dominica is deeply saddened by news of the passing of former Speaker of the Dominica House of Assembly, Hon. Alix Boyd-Knights. Hon. Boyd-Knights passed at her residence on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Hon. Alix Boyd-Knights served as Speaker of the House of Assembly from 2000 to 2020. She is the longest serving […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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A series of public consultations on the review of the electoral system in the Commonwealth of Dominica, conducted by Sir Dennis Byron, will commence on Monday, August 14, 2023. The first consultation is scheduled for 7pm at the State House Conference Center for members of the legal fraternity; and the second for representatives of political […]
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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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