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Statement by the Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit
Let’s refocus and move forward.
Fellow citizens and residents, I wish to call on all who are accountable, to cease and desist from the unwarranted verbal attacks on the Government and Prime Minister of Barbados and by extension on all Barbadians. The decision to relocate to Barbados was a decision taken solely by Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM).
read moreLet’s refocus and move forward.
Fellow citizens and residents, I wish to call on all who are accountable, to cease and desist from the unwarranted verbal attacks on the Government and Prime Minister of Barbados and by extension on all Barbadians. The decision to relocate to Barbados was a decision taken solely by Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM).
Oh Maria!
Curt Faudon, International Film Producer based in New York, has invited Darrel Toulon and the Cast of “Oh, Maria!” to participate in his up and coming Film, “SHIP OF SONGS”. The Movie, a response to climate change, will feature the VIENNA BOYS CHOIR, singer ALICIAS KEYS, and PIERCE BROSNAN as Narrator.
read moreCurt Faudon, International Film Producer based in New York, has invited Darrel Toulon and the Cast of “Oh, Maria!” to participate in his up and coming Film, “SHIP OF SONGS”. The Movie, a response to climate change, will feature the VIENNA BOYS CHOIR, singer ALICIAS KEYS, and PIERCE BROSNAN as Narrator.
GUIDANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS
The following information has been made available by the UK Government for Commonwealth citizens (known as ‘Windrush’ cases) who have lived in the UK permanently since before 1973 and have not been away for long periods in the last 30 years and do not have documents to demonstrate their status.
read moreThe following information has been made available by the UK Government for Commonwealth citizens (known as ‘Windrush’ cases) who have lived in the UK permanently since before 1973 and have not been away for long periods in the last 30 years and do not have documents to demonstrate their status.
HOW INNOVATIVE FINANCE CAN HELP TO BUILD RESILIENCE TO NATURAL DISASTERS
The Atlantic hurricane season in the Caribbean last year was one of the most active and destructive on record. Within the space of a mere two weeks, two category 5 hurricanes tracked destruction and disaster across the Caribbean.Dominica suffered the full brunt of the destructive forces of Maria. In her wake she left 30 dead and 34 missing, 90% of housing structures damaged, damage to public infrastructure and the key tourism and agriculture sectors.
read moreThe Atlantic hurricane season in the Caribbean last year was one of the most active and destructive on record. Within the space of a mere two weeks, two category 5 hurricanes tracked destruction and disaster across the Caribbean.Dominica suffered the full brunt of the destructive forces of Maria. In her wake she left 30 dead and 34 missing, 90% of housing structures damaged, damage to public infrastructure and the key tourism and agriculture sectors.
ECONOMIC AND CLIMATE VOLATILITY: INNOVATION AND RESILIENCE FOR ISLAND STATES
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the worst on record. Three category 5 storms ploughed through the Caribbean leaving damage and destruction in its wake. Our islands in the Caribbean are so small, that when we sustain a direct hit by a major storm, catastrophic damage can result.
read moreThe 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the worst on record. Three category 5 storms ploughed through the Caribbean leaving damage and destruction in its wake. Our islands in the Caribbean are so small, that when we sustain a direct hit by a major storm, catastrophic damage can result.
COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2018
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Minister of Foreign Affairs and CARICOM Affairs, Francine Baron are participating in the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM2018) being held from 16th – 20th April 2018 in the United Kingdom.
read morePrime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Minister of Foreign Affairs and CARICOM Affairs, Francine Baron are participating in the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM2018) being held from 16th – 20th April 2018 in the United Kingdom.
PRESS RELEASE
The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to announce the commencement of the special programme to create employment for persons displaced from Hurricane Maria. The programme is transitional in nature and will be operated for a period of six (6) months, in the first instance.
read moreThe Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to announce the commencement of the special programme to create employment for persons displaced from Hurricane Maria. The programme is transitional in nature and will be operated for a period of six (6) months, in the first instance.
Celebrated Dominican, Darrel Toulon, organises fund raising event for Dominica in Austria
The Dominica High Commission recognises the efforts of Darrel Toulon in organising a fundraising event in Graz, Austria on 12th December 2017.
read moreThe Dominica High Commission recognises the efforts of Darrel Toulon in organising a fundraising event in Graz, Austria on 12th December 2017.
UK stands by Dominica to build back better after hurricanes
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to support Dominica to build back better following the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria.
read moreThe UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to support Dominica to build back better following the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria.