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Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Dominica, with a focus on boosting trade and travel between the two Caribbean nations.Speaking alongside Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit at a Meet & Greet in Antigua on Friday night, Browne outlined plans to enhance regional connectivity, including the […]

Fisheries officials from six OECS member states gathered in Dominica last week to conclude the COASTFISH Project, a regional initiative aimed at promoting sustainable use and co-management of coastal fisheries resources in the Caribbean.Hosted by Dominica’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, the two-day seminar took place at Fort Young Hotel from June

Digicel Dominica has a new leader at the helm. The company has announced the appointment of Melecia Abbot as its new Operations Manager.Abbot, a national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, brings over 12 years of experience with Digicel, having served in leadership roles across the region. Most recently, she was Head of Consumer Sales

Proprietor of Jungle Bay Resort & Spa, Sam Raphael, has announced he will step down as managing director this July.Speaking on local radio, Raphael revealed that he is transitioning leadership to a new managing director as part of a strategic move to take the award-winning eco-resort to its next phase of growth.Raphael, who launched Jungle

Work on the much-anticipated lighting upgrade at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium is set to begin in mid-June.Minister of state with special responsibility for Sports Oscar George made the announcement, confirming that the first set of containers for the project is expected to arrive by mid-month, with foundation works starting before the end of June.The

A woman has hit the jackpot—literally—winning the biggest prize ever recorded in the Blast Mystery Progressive game.Yvette Ruby Baptist-Johnson is now eight hundred eighty-five thousand dollars richer, after winning the fourth-ever Blast Mystery Progressive Jackpot at the Macmillan Blast Center in Castle Comfort.Brand manager for Blast Gaming, Aronia James, praised the moment as a major

The Electoral Commission of Dominica has signed a major agreement with Belgian-based firm Semelex to implement a new voter identification system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s electoral reform process.The agreement, valued at USD $1.28 million (EC $3.49 million), supports the introduction of advanced technology designed to strengthen the integrity, accuracy, and inclusivity of

Environment Minister Cozier Frederick has called on his parliamentary colleagues to ensure that the development of communities across Dominica includes the creation and protection of green spaces.The Dominica Hospitals Authority officially launched the Adopt-a-Planter initiative today, coinciding with World Environment Day. This program aims to enhance green spaces around the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, fostering

The Dominica Labour Party’ has reaffirmed its commitment to serving the people of Dominica during the party’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Sunday’s event underscored the party’s achievements, including the construction of homes for Dominicans in need and the ongoing efforts to protect the environment and combat climate change. Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Melissa Poponne-Skerrit highlighted her

Fourteen eco-entrepreneurs are now officially contenders in Dominica’s third Green Innovation Summit, hosted by the National Development Foundation of Dominica. The event kicked off on Tuesday, with each finalist receiving a badge and drawing their pitch number for Saturday’s grand finale at Jungle Bay Dominica.This year’s summit comes with major strategic upgrades. For the first