Today, in a critical step forward for human rights, the High Court of Justice in Dominica will hear a constitutional challenge from a gay man who is seeking to have two sections of the Sexual Offences Act (SOA) that criminalize consensual same-sex activities ruled unconstitutional. The case to end the criminalization of LGBT people in […]

Nature forms the essence of our livelihoods in Dominica and has played the largest role in shaping our rich cultural heritage. Dominica is referred to as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” due to its unique biological and geological diversity. The island’s eco-tourism industry, built on its natural resources, has allowed Dominica to stand out […]

Natari Adaiah Sanford from the Kalinago Territory has released her second book this year. Her story was published by Reycraft Publishing located in New York, after she won a Caribbean Story writing competition organized by the Ducreay Foundation. Her first book was entitled beginners guide to the Kalinago Language. The Story of her second book […]

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund (DNCTF) sign Pre-Financing Agreement The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and newly-established Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund (DNCTF) on September 26, 2022, signed a Pre-Financing Agreement aimed at supporting the full operationalization of the Fund and its eligibility for a CBF Partnership Agreement. Today’s signing marks […]

The Ninth Annual E.O. LeBlanc Memorial Lecture will focus on the use of traditional herbs in medicine, cuisine and spa treatments. The event, which forms part of the National Calendar of Independence Celebration Events, will also examine the significance of a back-to-nature approach in relation to health and wellness. The theme for year’s activity is: […]