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Dominica’s international airport soon to be complete, opens avenue for international investors
Roseau, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit announced that he will guide a media tour through the construction of the much-anticipated international airport in the country....

Ormat Signed Historic 25-Year Power Purchase Agreement With Dominica Electricity Services Ltd.
RENO, Nev., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, announced today at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) the signing of a groundbreaking 25-year Power Purchase...

Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Passing of Former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne
Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement on the passing of former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne: “Today we mourn the passing of...

DOMINICA FEATURED IN TIME'S ANNUAL LIST OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST PLACES
ROSEAU, Dominica, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME magazine has revealed its highly anticipated third annual list of the World's Greatest Places, featuring 50 extraordinary travel destinations around the world, including the Caribbean island of...

Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis are some of the happiest places to live according to new report
Roseau, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It has been a decade since the first World Happiness Report (WHR) was released and the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/281 that observes 20 March as the International Day of Happiness each year....

Saudi Fund for Development Signs $41 Million USD Framework MoU to Support Infrastructure Rehabilitation in Dominica
RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, November 17, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today a development Framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the...

Dominica paves sustainable future for all citizens
Roseau, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Commonwealth of Dominica is paving the way to create a sustainable future for its citizens. The country deals with adverse climate conditions on an annual basis caused by climate change. Global warming...

Grenada citizenship by investment the new face of CBI as St kitts, St Lucia and Dominica face rough waters
Galli Khurelee assures the market that Hengsheng Group has started construction on their hotel buildings after delays in legal permits. ST GEORGES, GRENADA, November 21, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hengsheng Group Begins Construction on Grenada...

Prime Minister and Caribbean leaders take next steps to fight climate change, grow strong economies, and strengthen regional security
CANADA, October 18 - For generations, Canada and the Caribbean have been bound together by ties of friendship, people, and business. Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, opened the Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit, “Strategic...

Astons Launches Comprehensive Citizenship and Residency Programs for Global Investors
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Astons, an established leader in investment immigration and private client advisory, has announced the launch of three new strategic programs: the Greece Visa & Residency Program,...

Emmalin Pierre looking for work in Dominica
Former Education Minister Emmalin Pierre is discussing a high-paying job opportunity in Dominica. An informed source told THE NEW TODAY that the opposition Member of Parliament for the rural St Andrew South-east constituency is engaged in...

Prime Minister strengthens trade and investment with Caribbean countries and concludes the Canada-CARICOM Summit
CANADA, October 19 - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded the Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit in Ottawa. During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Caribbean leaders advanced shared priorities to fight climate change,...

The Commonwealth of Dominica offers South African viable growth opportunities
Roseau, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The South African business landscape has become difficult with numerous economic and regulatory challenges that startups and business owners face, driving them to seek opportunities abroad. Many more...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit
CANADA, October 18 - 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...

Việt Nam, Dominica sign agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic, official passport holders
VIETNAM, September 23 - NEW YORK – Việt Nam and the Commonwealth of Dominica on September 22 signed an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The agreement was inked by Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs...

OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY SELECTS FIDUCIUS AS STUDENT LOAN BENEFIT VENDOR
Portland, Oregon, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, has chosen Fiducius to assist its workforce of more than 18,000 employees. Fiducius will provide expert advisors, unique...

Tourism Titans and Cultural Icons to Headline Caribbean Week in New York 2025
NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism, media and...

CTO Chairman: 'An Exciting Time' as Caribbean Week 2025 Wraps with Strong Momentum
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a...

Dominica offers real estate investment options that come with second citizenship
Roseau, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Buying into real estate that is linked with investment migration programs is one way investment-minded families are opening themselves up to a world of possibilities for where they can live, work, study,...

Caribbean educators develop their skills on trade union organisation and gender issues
Twenty-seven education unionists participated in the Trade Union and Gender Education workshop hosted by the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT). The event’s main goal was to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to become effective...