Environment

A Voice in the Storm: Natalie Murphy’s Call for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Planning

For Natalie Murphy, disasters are not just national events—they are deeply personal trials that demand resilience, resourcefulness, and, above all, inclusion. As a blind disability rights advocate, Mu

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Dominica Moves Forward with Sperm Whale Reserve to Boost Conservation and Tourism

The government of Dominica is advancing its efforts to establish a sperm whale reserve off the island’s Western coast. The move aims to protect the species while fostering eco-tourism and carbon seque

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New Garbage Trucks and Repairs Set to Enhance Waste Services in Dominica

Efforts to enhance Dominica’s solid waste management services are gaining momentum, with plans for new trucks and repairs to the current fleet. The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC)

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Skerrit Urges Citizens to Adopt Better Waste Disposal Habits

The growing issue of improper garbage disposal and environmental neglect has sparked a conversation about waste management practices in Dominica. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit recently highlighted

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Minister Cozier Frederick Advocates for Climate Finance for SIDS at COP29

Minister for Environment, Rural Modernisation, and Kalinago Upliftment, Honourable Cozier Frederick, represented Dominica and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the 29th Conference of the Parties (C

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PM Skerrit Highlights Unfair Climate Burden on Caribbean Nations Post-Hurricane Beryl

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has highlighted the severe impact of Hurricane Beryl on several Caribbean islands, emphasizing the need for a collective response and greater global action on climate

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Increased Rainfall Expected for Dominica from June to November

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Weather Forecaster Annie Carrette-Joseph has announced that Dominica is expected to experience increased rainfall from June to November.

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Ongoing Fire at Fond Cole Landfill Prompts Waste Storage Advisory

The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) has issued an urgent advisory to haulers and the public regarding waste management following the closure of the Fond Cole Landfill due to a pers

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Boiling Lake’s Water Levels Fluctuate: Dominica on Alert

Dominica’s Boiling Lake has recently experienced notable fluctuations in water levels, a phenomenon documented sporadically since 1876. The latest observations, particularly in March following i

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