FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR DOMINICA

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR DOMINICA

The Dominica Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood WATCH for Dominica From 6am to 6pm today Wednesday October 28th, 2020 A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible. A trough system together with a tropical wave has been generating unstable conditions across Dominica during the overnight period. Cloudy to overcast skies with showers, possible […]

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 ICWI LAUNCHES ITS PREMIER POLICY IN DOMINICA

ICWI LAUNCHES ITS PREMIER POLICY IN DOMINICA

 The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) on Monday, October 126, launched its flagship Road Angel Policy, designed specifically for female drivers.   The Road Angel Policy, in existence for over 50 years in ICWI’s home country, Jamaica, puts the Company a step ahead of the competition.   The Road Angel policy was designed […]

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 Market Access and DomGAP for enhancement under PISLM- IICA projects

Market Access and DomGAP for enhancement under PISLM- IICA projects

Roseau, Tuesday 27th October 2020: Improvements to market access for local agricultural products and enhancement of DomGAP standards are the focus of two projects aimed at improving capacity within the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security and the Division of Agriculture.  The “Sustainable Land Management in the Commonwealth of Dominica” and […]

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 WECAFC Fisheries Data and Statistics Working Group to discuss critical data availability

WECAFC Fisheries Data and Statistics Working Group to discuss critical data availability

October 22, 2020 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) based in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Bridgetown, Barbados is convening the second meeting of the Fisheries Data and Statistics Working Group. The meeting was initially planned to be held in Panama in March 2020, […]

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 Scholarships available for CARICOM students in the Green Economy Sector

Scholarships available for CARICOM students in the Green Economy Sector

Applications open in January 2021! Monday, October 26, 2020 — Global Affairs Canada is pleased to introduce the Canada–CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarship program – a new short-term exchange opportunity in Canada for students from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States who wish to pursue certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in disciplines related to climate change and […]

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 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands sponsors the “PILOT PROJECT TO PREPARE FOR ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN” (PPPAV) organized by the Dominica National Council of Women

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands sponsors the “PILOT PROJECT TO PREPARE FOR ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN” (PPPAV) organized by the Dominica National Council of Women

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is pleased to partner with the Dominica National Council of Women (DNCW), the leading NGO in Dominica which advocates and promotes gender equity. The DNCW received a contribution of EC$15,000 from the Embassy to go towards a pilot project to counter domestic abuse. The DNCW has selected […]

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 Dominica Entrepreneurship and Innovation HUB Supports 31 Entrepreneurs in Advancing their Businesses

Dominica Entrepreneurship and Innovation HUB Supports 31 Entrepreneurs in Advancing their Businesses

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation HUB partnership is reporting that it has successfully concluded the first step in the programme for young entrepreneurs in Dominica and that the event was a resounding success. During the week of October 4 – 9, 31 young entrepreneurs successfully completed a one-week intensive program at the Jungle Bay Eco-Resort. This […]

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