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CRFM accepting proposals for consultancy opportunity in Fisheries industry
Dominica News Online
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July 23, 2025
Home >> Agriculture Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 9:35 AM The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism is currently inviting proposals from qualified consultants to undertake a detailed evaluation of pertinent value chains...
Comment on Twenty-nine agro processors receive grants under EALCRP by Mr Dominica
Dominica News Online
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July 23, 2025
Permanent Secretary Lakeyia JosephThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, through the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP), has afforded 29 agro processors grants totaling over...
PM commends China for ‘continued presence and support’ at handing-over ceremony of agricultural equipment
Dominica News Online
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July 23, 2025
PM Skerrit addressing handing-over ceremony in One MilePrime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the continued presence and support of the Chinese government and its technical mission reflect a genuine commitment to Dominica’s...
Comment on Two Dominican-born entertainment experts to speak at National Bar Association centennial gathering in US by Denise J.
Dominica News Online
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July 25, 2025
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, Chester WilkinsEntertainment attorneys Bernie Lawrence-Watkins and Chester Wilkins, both originally from Dominica, are scheduled to participate as presenters at the upcoming National Bar Association (NBA) Centennial...
Delegation for 7.25.25: Foreign aid — Stanley Cup — sharks — dogs — drowning
Florida Politics
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July 25, 2025
Foreign aid funding Before the House finished up its business and broke early for August recess, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart led the markup for the House National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee. The...
Dominica participates in Digital Agriculture Days as Part of IICA regional initiative
Dominica News Online
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July 18, 2025
The Digitalization of Agrifood Systems Program of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has initiated a series of Digital Agriculture Days across various countries in the Americas. According to an IICA press release,...
Christopher Burgess | Powering progress: renewable energy and smarter homes
The Gleaner
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July 21, 2025
Jamaican stands at a crossroad in the energy future. Despite years of missed renewable targets, electricity costs remain among the highest—between US$0.32 and US$0.45 per kilowatt-hour. Over 65 per cent of electricity bills are tied to imported...
200 not out
Jamaica Observer
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July 25, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is presented with a commemorative bottle of 2005 single marque pot still (cask strength) rum from Appleton Estate by Appleton Master Blender Dr Joy Spence during Wednesday’s launch of the company’s 200th...
CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) Signs Financing Agreements for the Commonwealth of Dominica’s Flagship Geothermal Energy Project
Nevis Pages
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July 15, 2025
CDF commits US$15 million to financing CARICOM’s First Geothermal Power Plant (Courtesy CARICOM Development Fund) The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have signed financing agreements with the Dominica Geothermal...
St Kitts & Nevis opens bids for geothermal project as part of OECS renewable energy thrust
Dominica News Online
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July 18, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 2:26 PM Delegates at the GSIS Nevis geothermal forum visit the site earmarked for development into a 30-megawatt geothermal power plant. Photo: OECSThe Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States...
Dominica launches 25th World Creole Music Festival
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 15, 2025
Flyer promoting Dominica’s 25th World Creole Music Festival. Flyer courtesy Dominica Ministry of Tourism/DDA Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and...
Dominica Signs Second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2025-2030
IAEA
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Barbara Dailey, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, and Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed Dominica’s Country Programme...
Visa-free regime between Tajikistan and the Commonwealth of Dominica now in effect
Asia Plus
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15:16, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The agreement between Tajikistan and the Commonwealth of Dominica to lift visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, service, and regular passports has come into force as of July 17. This was announced by the...
Comment on ERC calls for transparency as DGS construction resumes after auditorium roof collapse by Roger Burnett
Dominica News Online
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July 17, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at 3:20 PM Collapsed roof of the auditorium at DGS construction siteThe Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) has voiced serious concerns following the collapse of the auditorium roof at the Dominica...
Caribbean Airlines Expands Service to Dominica With New Puerto Rico Route, More Flights From Trinidad
Caribbean Journal
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July 17, 2025
In a major boost for regional air connectivity, Caribbean Airlines is launching a new route between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Dominica — and increasing flight frequency from Trinidad to the Nature Island. The new service re-establishes a critical...
PRESS RELEASE: Tribute to Dominica State College Environmental Club graduates
Dominica News Online
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July 16, 2025
As the 2024 President of the Dominica State College Student Government Association, I am beyond thrilled to extend a hearty congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2025 and the Valedictorian, Amanda Carbon. As you navigate into the world of...
Hydrothermal liquefaction for Caribbean waste-to-energy transition
Now Grenada
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July 16, 2025
by Curlan Campbell HTL utilises water in feedstock, especially useful for high-moisture waste like sludge, algae, and food scraps Organic waste from cruise ships could be processed locally into renewable energy HTL could address pressing waste...
New CDB, AFD grant facility to prioritize climate, agriculture, and gender-focused regional projects
Dominica News Online
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July 15, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 12:03 PM Dr. Isaac Solomon, (right) Vice President, Operations at the Caribbean Development Bank, and Mr. Dominique Hautbergue, Director for the Brazil-Southern Cone Region, Agence Française de...
Caribbean Week of Agriculture virtual launch set for today
Dominica News Online
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July 15, 2025
Home >> Agriculture Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 9:57 AM The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is collaborating with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to organize the upcoming Caribbean Week of...
Dominica advances agricultural resilience through labour migration training
Dominica News Online
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July 1, 2025
A two-day Labour Migration Training hosted on June 20 and 23 in Roseau brought together key government agencies, civil society actors, private sector and technical experts to strengthen Dominica’s capacity in labour migration governance; an urgent...