A container was blown away by the force of the winds (Hurricane Maria) and is blocking the entrance to the Hospital in Portsmouth (North of Dominica). Credit: Patrick Cloos June 9, 2025 by Catherine Couturier, University of Montreal edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan In September 2017, Hurricane Maria ripped through the Caribbean, devastating the small … Continue reading Building climate resilience in the island nation of Dominica
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Canada's Global Affairs Department is a contributor to the funds December 20, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has approved a USD 34.8 million loan to the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica (GPC) to fund the construction of a 10-megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant. The project is designed to strengthen Dominica’s energy security, reduce electricity … Continue reading CDB Approves USD 34.8 Million Loan to Build Geothermal Energy Plant in Dominica
Dominica News Online - Friday, May 24th, 2024 McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, has announced Dominican resident Pryla Pamphile as the newest recipient of the esteemed Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award. Pamphile has been recognized for her exceptional academic prowess, community leadership, and dedication to societal progress. Established biennially, the Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award, generously … Continue reading Dominican scholar secures prestigious academic award
News release February 27, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day trip to Guyana, where he represented Canada at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This visit builds on the success of … Continue reading February 27, 2024… Minister Hussen attends 46th CARICOM meeting and announces new funding for multiple countries in the Caribbean
Ottawa, October 18, 2023 Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, on the margins of the first ever Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit on Canadian soil. He was joined by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien. The prime ministers underscored the importance of the … Continue reading October 18, 2023… Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit