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Dominica and India to partner on geothermal energy with new plant
Caribbean National Weekly
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September 24, 2024
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...
Dominica and Indian Co sign US$38.9m contract for geothermal plant
Loop News
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Dominica could see the completion of its first geothermal power plant by December 2025 as the project has advanced to a new stage in its development. Recently, a US$38.9 million contract was signed between Dominica Geothermal Development Company...
Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines country climate and development report
PreventionWeb
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October 2, 2024
This regional Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) contributes to the identification of opportunities for OECS countries to achieve their development goals and increase resilience by responding to the challenges posed by climate change....
Dominica team to participate in global 'robotics Olympics' in Greece
Loop News
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A group of five students will represent Dominica at FIRST Global ‘Olympics-style’ challenge in Greece. The students—Amado Benjamin, Cadel Casimir, Christiana Walsh, Kenilee Baron, and Xaria Timothy—come from various secondary schools on the island...
Dominica Geothermal Plant contract inked
Caribbean News Now!
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September 24, 2024
As the project moves forward to a new phase, Dominica could observe the completion of its first geothermal power plant by December 2025. Recently, the Indian company Kalpataru Projects International Development Company inked a contract of US$38.9...
Dominica observes World Alzheimer’s Day
Dominica News Online
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September 21, 2024
80% of people incorrectly think dementia is a normal part of ageing, not a medical condition, the world’s largest dementia study reveals. ● In Dominica, 574 people are living with dementia, a figure set to increase to 1000 by 2050. ● Globally 80%...
Dominica’s Midnight Groovers For Creole Month Launch
St. Lucia Times
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September 20, 2024
In collaboration with Hills and Valley Events Company, the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Center will stage the grand launch of Kweyol Heritage Month 2024 on Sunday. The event will be at the Bexon playing field from 11 am under the theme...
Dominica among Caribbean countries to benefit from crucial FAO-supported banana disease training
Dominica News Online
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September 20, 2024
FAO/Dominica News Online - Friday, September 20th, 2024 at 10:58 AM Bananas are crucial to the economies of many Caribbean countries, providing income for smallholder farmers and contributing significantly to export revenues. However, the threat...
Technology Replacing Jobs Statistics 2024 By Concerns, Attitude, Potential Number of Jobs Lost to Automation and Rate of Adoption by Industry
Hollywood Gazette
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September 6, 2024
Technology Replacing Jobs Statistics 2024 By Concerns, Attitude, Potential Number of Jobs Lost to Automation and Rate of Adoption by Industry August 31, 2024 — Introduction Technology Replacing Jobs Statistics: Artificial intelligence has just...
Island nation turns to cannabis to lure investors
Azzet
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June 24, 2025
Dominica is making a bold play to position itself as a Caribbean leader in medicinal cannabis. The Ministry of Agriculture is set to host a high-stakes National Cannabis Symposium from 9-10 July. Themed “Regulatory and Economic Environment for a...
Dominica welcomes new group of Cuban doctors
Cuban News Agency
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September 11, 2024
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 10 (ACN) A group of Cuban health professionals arrived today in Dominica to join the health brigade already providing services in that small Caribbean island. According to Prensa Latina, local television reported that the...
Three medical bills have been passed in the Dominica Parliament
DBS Radio
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December 18, 2024
Health Minister Cassani Laville says the Pharmacy Act 2024 aims to facilitate the procurement of essential pharmaceutical supplies for the Dominican public. Minister Laville told Parliament this morning that the Pharmacy Act 2024 will advance...
Dominica receives another group of doctors from Cuba
Radio Habana Cuba
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September 10, 2024
Medical collaboration with Dominica began in the 1990s Havana, September 9 (RHC) The Minister of Health of Dominica, Cassanni Laville, today received a group of Cuban doctors and health technicians who will join the health brigade in providing...
Dominica receives another group of Cuban doctors
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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September 10, 2024
The Government Information System announced on national television that the delegation includes specialists in intensive care units (ICUs), general medicine, neonatology, obstetrics, radiography, laboratory, electromedicine, and nursing. Minister...
Excellence in Leadership recognised during Dominica Hospital Authority retreat
Pan American Health Organization
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December 17, 2024
Roseau, Dominica, 13 December 2024 (PAHO) - On 13 December 2024, over 30 senior managers from the Dominica Hospitals Authority (DHA) gathered at Jungle Bay Resort for a one-day end of year Manager’s Retreat under the theme “Strategic Outlook:...
The Dominica Social Security presents monetary donations to 12 charitable institutions on island
DBS Radio
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December 12, 2024
The Dominica Social Security today presented monetary donations to 12 charitable institutions on island valued at $26,000 dollars. Director of Dominica Social Security Janice Jean Jacques Thomas says the Institution has maintained its mandate of...
Dominica and Serbia renew their commitment to mutual support
Dominica News Online
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August 26, 2024
Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson meets with Serbia’s Minister of Health, Zlatibor Loncar (PhD)The Commonwealth of Dominica and Serbia have taken a significant step to strengthen their longstanding partnership, focusing on mutual interests, prosperity, and...
Dominican among winners at UWI Child Research Conference; Jamaican cops top award
Dominica News Online
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December 6, 2024
Dominica News Online - Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 2:33 PM UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee, stands with Mrs. Opal Angus, a teacher at William Knibb High School in Jamaica, Rayanna Williams, the Outstanding Child Researcher...
Petite Soufriere farmer named Dominica’s 2024 Farmer of the Year.
DBS Radio
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December 12, 2024
A Petite Soufriere farmer Colmore Shillingford has been named Dominica’s 2024 Farmer of the Year. Mr. Shillingford who farms at Ti Gwafond in Grandfond and Rosalie operates 5.5 acres of bananas, three quarter acre of dasheen, plantain, cucumber,...
The Government of Dominica to Introduce Three Electoral Bills when Parliament Convenes on Monday
DBS Radio
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December 11, 2024
Electoral reform for Dominica is one step closer to becoming a reality, as three bills will be introduced to Parliament on Monday. The Government of Dominica introduces the House of Assembly elections bill, the Registration of Electors bill, and...