Tag: Dominica

Dominica: Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit expresses his heartfelt condolences to the people and government of India on the tragic train accident which took place on Friday, June 2, in Odisha. More than 250 people lost their lives, while over 1000 got injured in this accident.

The Housing Minister of Dominica, Melissa Skerrit, visited the students from her National Assessment Champions class who will be sitting exams to give a pep talk and provide supplies required for the exams along with a few treats. Minister Skerrit encouraged students and wished them luck for their upcoming exams.

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has started the Giraudel-Eggleston Flower Show and Market Fair in the country’s capital, Roseau. The theme for the 2023 edition of the event was “50 Years and Still Blooming.” The prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, took to his social media account to share some glimpses of the event.

Dominica: Two cohorts of Dominican business owners have received grants amounting to $295,758 under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Future Tourism Project. The first group got $257,850, while the second group comprising 4 individuals, were awarded approximately $EC9,500 each.

Dominica: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development offered a free DIY project for citizens to strengthen the roof and help prevent it from being lifted. The DO-it-Yourself project is being led by Housing Minister Melissa Skerrit.