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In Support of Dominica’s Production of High-value Food Crops
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held its first post-harvest technology and collaborative training session of the year with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy for extension officials,...

Opportunities open for global research, study exchanges at Brock
Funding is now available to support international students and scholars seeking study, research or professional development opportunities at Brock during the 2025-26 academic year through Global Affairs Canada’s Short-Term Exchange Programs. These...

FAO training to enhance harvest and post-harvest methods in support of Dominica’s production of high-value food crops
Locally grown high-value crops aimed to reduce food import bill 18 January 2024 – Dominica, Roseau – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held its first post-harvest technology and collaborative training session of the...

Miss Dominica 2025 contenders: a closer look
Laveda LiverpoolHailing from the village of Giraudel, Laveda Liverpool, a 19-year-old , is known for her fervor for justice and advocacy. She recently graduated from Dominica State College with a commendable third-class honors in Paralegal Studies...

It’s raining global awards for PM Modi. He’s bagged 13 in 3rd term alone, a whopping 27 since 2014
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with his 27th international honour Wednesday—the “Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis”—during his visit to Namibia. This is the fourth award he has received in the past week, and...

Art, music and science combine at a new whale exhibition at Winchester Cathedral
The nave of Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire is, until February 26 2025, home to three monumental ambassadors from the sea, sculpted by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser. In Campbell Fraser’s immersive art installation, three sculpted sperm whales...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Vacancy Notices Dominica Air and Seaports Authority
Home >> Announcements Dominica News Online - Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 3:45 PM VACANCY NOTICE DOMINICA AIR & SEA PORTS AUTHORITY Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons at the Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority for the...

Scientists sound alarm after documenting mass evacuation of sperm whales: 'A sentinel signal'
The departure of the sperm whales was followed the exodus of their chief source of prey. by Audrey BrewerNovember 1, 2024 Scientists have made an alarming discovery about the mass departure of sperm whales from the waters near Mexico, signaling a...

Saint Lucia and Nigeria announce new era of cooperation across key sectors
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 2:03 PM Saint Lucia’s PM, President of NigeriaA significant moment in Africa-Caribbean relations unfolded yesterday, June 30th, as Saint Lucia and Nigeria outlined a comprehensive roadmap for...

Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion
DeVry University Expands “Bridge to Brilliance” Initiative to St Vincent and the Grenadines Residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines can now benefit from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University....

MOA Officers On White Potato Study Tour in Dominica
Ministry of Agriculture undertakes white Potato Study Tour to Dominica A team of four officers from the Ministry of Agriculture, representing the Extension and Advisory Services and Research and Development Divisions, conducted a study tour from...

Dominica: Cable car company says gov't not involved in wage reduction
Outdoor Engineers, the company contracted to build a cable car to Dominica’s Boiling Lake has categorically refuted “false and misleading statement” that they were instructed by Prime Minister Skerrit to reduce the wages of workers on the cable...

Govt signs contract with ACE Engineering for new citrus certification facility
Home >> News Dominica News Online - Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 3:35 PM The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, has officially signed a contract worth EC$7.9 million with local civil...

Will UAE residency be affected if you apply for citizenship in other countries? GDRFA chief clarifies rules
UAE residents with valid visas can apply for citizenship in other countries, but their UAE residency remains unaffected if legal status is maintained/ Image: FIle Many UAE residents with valid visas are considering citizenship-by-investment (CBI)...
One of the Best Ways to Experience the Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Is a 6-day Wildlife Experience
Untold Story Travel Someone seen diving with a sperm whale. Key Points The Caribbean island of Dominica is home to resident sperm whales. Travelers can experience these enormous sea creatures up close with Untold Story Travel's Diving with Sperm...
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This Caribbean Island Offers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Wildlife Experience
The Caribbean island of Dominica is home to resident sperm whales. Travelers can experience these enormous sea creatures up close with Untold Story Travel's Diving with Sperm Whales tour. The six-day experience gives travelers multiple chances to...

Comment on Climbing the heights: Dominica’s Morne Diablotin and a legend who summited its peak by Admin
A view of Morne DiablotinDominica’s Morne Diablotin, the highest mountain in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean, stands at an impressive 1,447 meters (4,757 feet) tall. A little-known fact is that one of the notable figures who have dared to...

Climbing the heights: Dominica’s Morne Diablotin and a legend who summited its peak
A view of Morne DiablotinDominica’s Morne Diablotin, the highest mountain in the Eastern Caribbean, stands at an impressive 1,447 meters (4,757 feet) tall. A little-known fact is that one of the notable figures who have dared to conquer its...

Dominica: President Burton asks for progress on climate action at UNGA
Dominica, which is moving towards becoming the world’s first climate-resilient country, Wednesday appealed to the international community to honour its obligations made as a result of the impact of climate change on small island developing states...

Dominica and India to partner on geothermal energy with new plant
Dominica is on track to complete its first geothermal power plant by December 2025, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s renewable energy development. A contract worth US$38.9 million was signed between the Dominica Geothermal...