IICA assists Dominica in new ‘resilience focused’ National Agriculture Policy  Consultation meeting with Fidel Grant, Minister of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security.

IICA assists Dominica in new ‘resilience focused’ National Agriculture Policy Consultation meeting with Fidel Grant, Minister of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security.

Roseau, Dominica, November 26, 2020 (IICA) – The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is supporting Dominica’s thrust for climate resilience as the country zeroes in on building a more resilient agriculture sector. The events of Tropical Storm Erika in 2015 and Hurricane Maria in 2017 have increased the urgency for the need to […]

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 Article on “A decaying Public Service’ by Rosa Jules

Article on “A decaying Public Service’ by Rosa Jules

For over two decades, I have been observing the deterioration of the Public Service. The main objectives of this article are twofold: For the general public to provide recommendations as to how we can prevent further deterioration; Examine the causes of said deterioration. Causes: Political Party Interference:  There are instances whereby, Public Officers are appointed/promoted […]

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 LIAT TO OPERATE LIMITED SCHEDULE FROM NOVEMBER 30

LIAT TO OPERATE LIMITED SCHEDULE FROM NOVEMBER 30

LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, will begin its commercial schedule on November 30th with flights operating to a limited number of destinations.The airline will operate flights five days a week to seven destinations across the LIAT network. The seven destinations are: Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, and St. Vincent. The limited schedule of […]

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 Business Christmas Lighting Competition Hosted to Bring Christmas Cheer Across Dominica

Business Christmas Lighting Competition Hosted to Bring Christmas Cheer Across Dominica

The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) has partnered with Dominica Electricity Corporation on a Business Christmas Lighting Competition to be held this Christmas season to bring about joy and cheer to the general public. In light of the severe challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative seeks to encourage the business […]

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 CDF and CCREEE Jointly Launch Facilities to Support the Development and Financing of Sustainable Energy Projects in the Caribbean Community   

CDF and CCREEE Jointly Launch Facilities to Support the Development and Financing of Sustainable Energy Projects in the Caribbean Community  

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 | Bridgetown, Barbados – The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) today strengthened their partnership when the two regional institutions jointly launched two facilities intended to support sustainable energy projects within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The launch – held under the theme, “Accelerating […]

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 DAIC Hosts the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit as Keynote Speaker at Eggs & Issues Breakfast

DAIC Hosts the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit as Keynote Speaker at Eggs & Issues Breakfast

The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) will host the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica at its final Eggs & Issues Breakfast for 2020 on the theme, “The Dominica Entrepreneurship Visa Program: Opportunities for Economic Advancement and Population Growth’. This event will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at the Fort […]

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