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Dominica High Commission supports Bristol Fundraiser
The Dominica High Commission was pleased to support a group of Dominicans and friends of Dominica from Bristol at a fund raising event which...
read moreThe Dominica High Commission was pleased to support a group of Dominicans and friends of Dominica from Bristol at a fund raising event which included a special screening of Hurricane Maria Devastation - An iPhone film by Sherrie Eugene-Hart. The fundraiser was held on 5th January 2018 and was organised by Sherrie Eugene-Hart. Representing the High Commission was Mrs Agnes Adonis. On behalf of the people and government of Dominica, the High Commission extends sincere thanks and gratitude to the organisers for their contribution towards the relief effort in building back a resilient Dominica.
Lord's to host West Indies v ICC Rest of the World T20
MCC, in conjunction with Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has today announced that a special fundraising...
read moreMCC, in conjunction with Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has today announced that a special fundraising T20 International match will be played at Lord’s on Thursday 31st May 2018.
Honourable Francine Baron on panel - ODI conference ‘Building Back Better: a resilient Caribbean’
The Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on the international community to scale up investments in building climate change resilience....
read moreThe Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on the international community to scale up investments in building climate change resilience. ‘In order to build resilience to climate change, island-states like Dominica require significant investments in residential and public buildings, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and utility services – water, electricity, telecommunications’ (One Summit Paris, France, 12 December 2017).
Clinton Foundation to Launch Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery in the Caribbean
Following this week’s planning meeting, President Clinton will officially launch the Action Network on April 3 at the University of Miami,...
read moreFollowing this week’s planning meeting, President Clinton will officially launch the Action Network on April 3 at the University of Miami, bringing together leaders from government, business, and civil society
A Thank You Message From The DHC
As we embark on a new year, on behalf of the Government and people of Dominica and the staff at the High Commission, I wish to express my sincere...
read moreAs we embark on a new year, on behalf of the Government and people of Dominica and the staff at the High Commission, I wish to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all who have supported the relief effort after the devastation of Dominica from Hurricane Maria.
Miss Wob Dwiyet & Ti Matador 2017 winners announced.
The Dominica High Commission was host to the 4th annual Ti Matador & Miss Wob Dwiyet show on Saturday 2nd December, organised by the...
read moreThe Dominica High Commission was host to the 4th annual Ti Matador & Miss Wob Dwiyet show on Saturday 2nd December, organised by the Waitukubuli Culture and Tourism Initiative (WCTI). The event was opened by the then reigning Miss Wob Alisha Laurent-Smart.
Dominica High Commission launches new website and Social media feeds
It is with great pleasure I announce the relaunch of a new look and feel of the Dominica High Commission’s website. This new layout will provide...
read moreIt is with great pleasure I announce the relaunch of a new look and feel of the Dominica High Commission’s website. This new layout will provide us with a platform to communicate effectively with a wider audience of the Diaspora. I believe you will find it extremely useful and insightful as a member of the Diaspora. In addition I am hoping it will appeal to our younger members as the intent is to provide inclusion at all levels with Dominicans, children of Dominicans, Friends of Dominicans and others simply curious about Dominica.
Nia's Story - C4, Mother & Son reunited
British broadcaster C4 ran a documentary about Gina Andrew reuniting with her son who stayed with her mother in Soufriere, a month on following...
read moreBritish broadcaster C4 ran a documentary about Gina Andrew reuniting with her son who stayed with her mother in Soufriere, a month on following Hurricane Maria.
National Vision for Resiliance
Dominica Post Hurricane Recovery Plan and Prioritisation
The PDNA puts total damages and losses from Hurricane Maria at 226% of 2016 GDP,...
read moreDominica Post Hurricane Recovery Plan and Prioritisation
The PDNA puts total damages and losses from Hurricane Maria at 226% of 2016 GDP, or $1.31bn. The effect of this damage and loss is greater than this number suggests because Maria spared no part of the island from total destruction