Senior Fisheries Officer Julian Defoe says the Division will move towards enacting the Fisheries Legislation as soon as possible. Defoe says the time has come for Dominica to have a holistic approach to food safety, and having legislation in place will cater to that. He says food safety for all should become a standard operating […]

This is a recording of the Dominica Broadcasting Station Lunchtime News and Sports for Tuesday 26th March, 2019 In the headlines: The Fisheries Division is moving to enact the Fisheries Legislation; In the region the UK has signed a deal with Caribbean countries for trade continuity following Brexit; And Internationally a man has pleaded guilty […]

Rehabilitation works on the Roseau Fisheries Complex is expected to commence in the upcoming months. Over $15 million dollars is being invested into creating a climate resilient, environmentally friendly Fisheries building. Senior Fisheries Officer Julian Defoe says the intervention works is being funded by the Government of Japan.

A new unit has been appointed to coordinate a Government Housing Program. That announcement has come from Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. The Prime Minister says the World Bank has made available EC $104 million dollars for housing in Dominica.  

An over $82 million dollar World Bank funded Project for Dominica will soon come on stream. The Dominica Emergency Agriculture Livelihoods Climate Change Resilience Project was approved last year. Manager of the Project Implementation Unit Kervin Stephenson says there are a few matters which are being dealt with before the Project comes on stream.

This is a recording of the Dominica Broadcasting Station Morning News and Sports for Tuesday 26th March, 2019 In the headlines: A new housing unit has been appointed to coordinate a Government Housing Program; LIAT’s pilots have rejected calls to take a salary cut; and Pentagon authorizes 1 billion dollars for US Mexico Border Wall. […]

This is a recording of the Dominica Broadcasting Station Evening News and Sports for Monday 25th March, 2019 In the headlines: $82 million World Bank funded Project for Dominica to commence soon; In news from the region the Antigua government is to hold a second round of talks with Carnival Cruise Lines; And New Zealand’s Prime Minister […]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Reginald Austrie says the Ministry is addressing challenges which were faced with the disbursement of over 18 million dollars to farmers on island. The Program which was funded by the World Bank, saw the distribution of funds to large and small farmers. The Minister, speaking at a press conference […]

This is a recording of the Dominica Broadcasting Station Lunchtime News and Sports for Monday 25th March, 2019 In the headlines: The Ministry of Agriculture says it is addressing challenges faced with the distribution of over 18 million dollars to farmers; In the region Guyana appeal court overturns Parliamentary vote of no confidence; And Internationally […]

Dominica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Secretary to the Organization of American States Dr Vince Henderson says there has been too much debate over a decision by the United States President to invite 5 countries to a meeting to discuss issues relating to Venezuela and China. St Lucia, Haiti, Bahamas, Jamaica and the […]