DR. VINCE HENDERSON SWORN IN AS CABINET MINISTER

DR. VINCE HENDERSON SWORN IN AS CABINET MINISTER

Roseau, Dominica: December 2, 2021- Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson was sworn in as Minister for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy at the State House Conference Center on Thursday. H.E President, Charles A. Savarin administered the Oath of Office. Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson was elected as the Parliamentary Representative for the […]

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 SWEARING-IN OF DR. VINCE HENDERSON AS MINISTER IS SET FOR THURSDAY

SWEARING-IN OF DR. VINCE HENDERSON AS MINISTER IS SET FOR THURSDAY

(OPM)- Parliamentary Representative for the Grand Bay Constituency Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson will be sworn in as Minister for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy by His Excellency, President Charles A. Savarin on Thursday, December 03, 2021. Hon. Dr. Henderson was elected in a by-election held in the Grand Bay constituency […]

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 PARLIAMENT APPROVES RULES-BASED FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FRAMEWORK

PARLIAMENT APPROVES RULES-BASED FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FRAMEWORK

(OPM)- The Dominica Parliament has approved the Rules-Based Fiscal Responsibility Framework to enhance the long-term resilience, stability and sustainability of public finances. The resolution was passed during the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Tenth Parliament on Tuesday, November 30. The Fiscal Responsibility Framework aims to foster broad-based, inclusive and sustainable economic growth […]

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 PARLIAMENT APPROVES SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES AMOUNTING TO $275 MILLION

PARLIAMENT APPROVES SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES AMOUNTING TO $275 MILLION

Roseau Dominica: December 1, 2021: The Dominica Parliament has approved the schedule of supplementary estimates for the financial year July, 2020 to June, 2021, amounting to $275 million. Debate on the Supplementary Appropriation Bill ended on Tuesday, November 30 during the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Tenth Parliament. Major expenditure included $79 […]

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 PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT HOLDS VIRTUAL MEETING WITH DOMINICAN ENTERTAINERS

PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT HOLDS VIRTUAL MEETING WITH DOMINICAN ENTERTAINERS

(OPM)- Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit has called for the formation of a working group of Dominican entertainers to chart the way forward for the industry, following a virtual discussion held on Saturday, November 27. Over 50 entertainment practitioners, including musicians, DJs, promoters, producers and sound engineers, met with the Prime Minister and other Cabinet […]

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 Changes to elections workers for the by-election in the Grand Bay Constituency

Changes to elections workers for the by-election in the Grand Bay Constituency

The Electoral Office would like to inform the public that three elections workers scheduled to work during polling on Thursday November 25, for the Grand Bay by-election, have been identified as contacts of a recently identified positive Covid-19 case. Chief Elections Officer Ian Michael Anthony affirmed that the election workers havebeen replaced and the election […]

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 GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA CONGRATULATES VENEZUELA ON SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS

GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA CONGRATULATES VENEZUELA ON SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica congratulates President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro for his party’s resounding victory in regional and municipal elections held onSunday, November 21. We commend the ruling and opposition parties and the people of Venezuela for the peaceful conduct of the elections and adherence to democratic processes. […]

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 MINISTRY OF HEALTH LAUNCHES VACCINES ON WHEELS CAMPAIGN

MINISTRY OF HEALTH LAUNCHES VACCINES ON WHEELS CAMPAIGN

Roseau, Dominica-November 23, 2021: The Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment has launched a Mobile Vaccination Campaign, “Vaccines on Wheels,” on Tuesday, November 23. The campaign aims to increase access to vaccines for citizens in both rural and urban communities. The “Vaccines on Wheels” campaign also seeks to build awareness among citizens about […]

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 DOMINICA SIGNS CARBON TRADING AGREEMENT WITH SWITZERLAND

DOMINICA SIGNS CARBON TRADING AGREEMENT WITH SWITZERLAND

DOMINICA SIGNS BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CONFEDERATION OF SWITZERLAND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT .Roseau, Dominica- November 22, 2021: Dominica has signed a carbon-trading agreement with the Confederation of Switzerland to advance the goals of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was inked by Minister for the Environment, Rural Modernization […]

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