World Tourism Day 2019

World Tourism Day 2019

Dominica joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day, today, Friday, September 27, 2019. The day aims to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values, as well as tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development. In line with World […]

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 Flow announces the highly anticipated return of CITP

Flow announces the highly anticipated return of CITP

Dominica’s biggest day-time event returns after a two-year hiatus Flow Dominica announces the return of Creole in The Park, which will be held during the upcoming Independence celebrations, from October 22-24, 2019, in the week leading up to the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF). Flow made the difficult decision to suspend CITP following the devastation […]

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 DENGUE OUTBREAK ALERT

DENGUE OUTBREAK ALERT

The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the general public of an increase in Dengue occurring in Dominica at this time. Since the beginning of September, there has been an increase in hospitalization due to Dengue. A few of them required admission to the Intensive Care Unit. All admission cases were managed […]

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 DETERMINED BAHAMAS STUDENTS GIVEN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM REGIONAL BANK CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN

DETERMINED BAHAMAS STUDENTS GIVEN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM REGIONAL BANK CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Managing Director, Retail and Business Banking Mark St. Hill (right) making the presentation to Tamika Roberts, President of the Bahamas Students Association (centre) while Business Development Officer at UWI Cave Hill, Sonia Johnson shares in the moment.  Bridgetown, September 24, 2019 — Despite many of them losing their homes and all their possessions, […]

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 Stronger Together CDB/PAHO Communications Campaign health and psychosocial support in disaster management in the Caribbean

Stronger Together CDB/PAHO Communications Campaign health and psychosocial support in disaster management in the Caribbean

Stronger Together Building individual and social resilience to cope with the impacts of natural hazard events A Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) regional communication and awareness campaign to enhance capacity for mental health and psychosocial support in disaster management in the Caribbean https://www.paho.org/spc-crb/stronger-together Campaign essentials Campaign at a glance The Caribbean is […]

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 Youth leaders vow continued pressure on governments and business  for urgent action to address climate emergency at UN Youth Climate Summit

Youth leaders vow continued pressure on governments and business for urgent action to address climate emergency at UN Youth Climate Summit

Following massive rallies around the world for climate action, young people highlight plans to mobilize and accelerate action New York, 21 September—A day after thousands of young people marched and rallied for urgent climate action, young leaders brought their message to the United Nations for the Youth Climate Summit, the opening salvo of the three […]

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 SECRET BAY, DOMINICA’S RENOWNED FIVE-STAR RESORT, AWARDED GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION FOR ITS SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES

SECRET BAY, DOMINICA’S RENOWNED FIVE-STAR RESORT, AWARDED GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION FOR ITS SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES

Secret Bay, the exclusive, sustainable, private, all-villa resort and the first five-star luxury experience in Dominica, the Caribbean’s “Nature Island,” is pleased to announce it has been awarded Green Globe Certification, one of the highest standards for sustainability worldwide. The only operating hotel on Dominica to hold the accolade, Secret Bay was recognised for its […]

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 Hundreds of Children March  for Peace

Hundreds of Children March for Peace

Two years after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, more than 1500 young people braved the Dominican heat to demonstrate their hearts for peace. The event began at the Bay Front and ended at the National stadium. Passersby witnessed the vibrant energy of the crowd and the joyful hand-made peace-themed posters and t-shirts; balloons, and Dominica […]

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 DOMINICA’S FORT YOUNG HOTEL & DIVE RESORT APPOINTS JOSÉ ABREU AS GENERAL MANAGER

DOMINICA’S FORT YOUNG HOTEL & DIVE RESORT APPOINTS JOSÉ ABREU AS GENERAL MANAGER

Abreu Brings Twenty-Plus Years of Hospitality Experience  to the Island’s Landmark Hotel  Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort, Dominica’s prized landmark hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of José Abreu as General Manager. He will oversee the complete operation of the property, including the hotel’s final phase of renovations. “I’m excited to join Fort […]

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