Enhanced accessibility is on the horizon for Dominica as multiple airlines and ferry services expand operations starting from the first quarter of 2024. Minister of Tourism, Denise Charles-Pemberton, has revealed that American Airlines will notably increase its service frequency from June 5 to August 5, 2024, and November 5, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This expansion includes daily flights throughout the week, marking a substantial step forward in facilitating travel to the island. Charles-Pemberton emphasized that American Airlines' decision reflects confidence in Dominica's tourism product, offering a significant opportunity to attract more leisure visitors from primary source markets in the US and Canada. Narvic Air has launched a comprehensive travel package from Paris, France, to Dominica via Guadeloupe. This innovative offering combines ferry and air travel services, providing European travelers with a convenient and seamless solution for reaching Dominica. Monelle Alexis, Communications and Public Relations Specialist at Discover Dominica Authority (DDA)
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Yolanda Renne King, granddaughter of the late Martin Luther King Jr., asserts that the key to driving change is to hold leaders accountable and to address societal issues head-on. She emphasized the importance of young people taking responsibility for their society, highlighting that meaningful actions must be taken to initiate change. Yolanda Renne King, granddaughter of the late Martin Luther King Jr.
Dominica’s delegation was given a send-off ceremony to the 51st edition of the CARIFTA games 2024, on March 27, 2024, at the Dominica Olympics Committee Conference Room. National Sports Coordinator, Trevor Shillingford, praised Dominica’s athletes both past and present, emphasizing that their contributions at these games continue to spiral the sports sector forward in Dominica. The 2024 CARIFTA Games will take place at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada from March 30 to April 1, 2024. Four athletes have been selected to represent Dominica at the CARIFTA games this year: Kerelle Ettienne, Addison James, Jamical Titre and Nian Davis. Meantime, General Secretary of the Dominica Olympic Committee, Mrs Fenella Wenham Sheppard, revealed that over EC $30,000 was invested in the four athletes selected to represent Dominica at the CARIFTA games in Grenada this year: Kerelle Ettienne, Addison James, Jamical Titre, and Nian Davis. Mrs Wenham-Shepherd advises the athletes to maintain a positive outlook of themselves as they are Ambassadors of Dominica. General Secretary of the Dominica Olympic Committee, Mrs. Fenella Wenham Sheppard.
The Dominica SiFoCol Alumni Association demonstrated their commitment to supporting charitable causes by presenting a donation of $10,000 to Operation Youth Quake on Wednesday. Nicholas Bruno, the Association's Treasurer, highlighted that this contribution is part of their pledge made in 2023 to enhance their Sunset Charity Event. This initiative aims to provide assistance to various charitable organizations on the island, emphasizing the association's dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Treasurer of the Dominica SiFoCol Alumni Association, Nicholas Bruno, Meanwhile, Lennox Abraham, the Operations Manager at Operation Youth Quake, conveyed appreciation to the organization for their generous donation towards the facility's operations. He elaborated on Operation Youth Quake's mission to provide support to youths facing crisis situations. Lennox Abraham, Operations Manager at Operation Youth Quake.
Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary Lisa Valmond recently participated in a crucial two-day Regional Consultation in Antigua & Barbuda alongside other regional stakeholders. Spearheaded by the OECS Tourism Policy Regional Task Force, the consultation aimed to establish new guiding principles and to develop a fresh common Tourism Policy for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Dr. Didacus Jules, OECS's Director General, stressed the urgency of updating the policy to align with the mandates of the Revised Treaty of Basseterre. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach supporting competitiveness, balanced growth, and community participation, particularly in emerging sectors like the blue economy. During the consultation, attendees reviewed initial findings from national stakeholder consultations held over recent months. This momentum will inform the crafting of a Sustainable Tourism Policy, guiding OECS Commission initiatives and assisting governments in tourism development over the next five years. Supported by the World Bank's Unleashing the Blue Economy Project, the initiative aims to update the OECS Common Tourism Policy (2011) to integrate the blue economy and address post-COVID-19 challenges. The revised policy will prioritize sustainable tourism development, climate-smart strategies, and resilience to foster a thriving and equitable tourism sector. Pharmacist, Carlton Languedoc, admonishes parents to develop the habit of solution-based communication with their children or youth, if they notice their child struggling with schoolwork or a particular subject. While addressing listeners on Q95 FM earlier today, on Jolly’s Health Vibes, Mr. Languedoc emphasized that positive reinforcement affects the learning and mental ability of people, regardless of their age. Pharmacist, Carlton Languedoc.
A recent report released by UNESCO, on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that 2.2 billion individuals still lack access to safely managed drinking water, while 3.5 billion lack access to safely managed sanitation services. Achieving the UN goal of universal access by 2030 remains a distant objective, with concerns mounting over widening disparities.
Between 2002 and 2021, droughts impacted over 1.4 billion people globally. Currently, approximately half of the world's population faces severe water scarcity at some point during the year, with a quarter experiencing 'extremely high' levels of water stress, utilizing over 80% of their annual renewable freshwater supply. Climate change is anticipated to exacerbate these challenges, posing significant threats to social stability. The repercussions of water scarcity extend beyond basic needs, adversely affecting living conditions and escalating food insecurity and health risks. Particularly vulnerable are girls and women, who often bear the brunt of water scarcity's burdens. In rural areas, women, primarily responsible for water collection, spend several hours daily on this task. Limited access to water infrastructure further compounds their challenges, hindering education, economic opportunities, and safety. Consequently, this disparity may contribute to higher secondary school dropout rates among girls compared to boys. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Lucian Blackmoore, emphasizes the importance of creating a platform for collective discourse when examining matters of public interest. He reflected on the recently concluded stakeholder roundtable discussion held during Forest Week 2024, and highlighted the value of learning from others' perspectives, in order to address prevailing issues. Blackmoore added that overlooking the importance of managing natural elements is not an option, as even a small misstep can lead to significant consequences, affecting both the environment and human beings, who rely on it for their survival. Lucian Blackmoore, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment.
Former Minister of Tourism and Coordinator of the Digital Economy Unit, Robert Tonge, says the improvements and investments made by the government in Dominica’s Digital infrastructure from 2017 to date, was a wise move which bolstered the country’s Digital economy - further advancing the lives of citizens and keeping Dominica’s business community globally competitive. Mr Tonge recalls that from 2017 to previous years, citizens & businesses' reliance on cash transactions were high, however since the commencement of the project, Dominica has modernized its Digital financial landscape, giving citizens and businesses greater convenience when conducting transactions. Former Minister of Tourism and Coordinator of Dominica’s Digital Economy Unit, Robert Tonge.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit arrived in Boao, Hainan Province on Wednesday where he will address the Boao Forum for Asia 2024.Mr Skerrit is leading a government delegation of 20 persons in China to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Dominica and the People’s Republic of China.
He will address the opening ceremony of the summit, which brings together world leaders to expand political dialogue and international cooperation in the search for comprehensive and effective solutions to global problems. The Prime Minister is expected to call on attending heads of government to strengthen cooperation and solidarity among countries to provide effective responses to common financial, economic and social crises. The Dominica leader will point to gross inequalities between developed and developing countries and the effects of climate change which threaten the existence of low-lying small island developing states like Dominica. The Dominican delegation will make a final stop in Shanghai, China on Friday. |
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