The governments of Dominica and Venezuela have signed an agreement to rehabilitate and expand Dominica’s coffee production sector: The Government of Dominica has expanded its cooperation with the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Venezuela for the rehabilitation and expansion of [...]
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bvi students study volcanoes in dominica
Both the Dominica and BVI media are reporting on a recent study trip to Dominica by students from a secondary school in the BVI: Geography students from the St. Georges Secondary School were in Dominica on a five-day expedition, researching the difference in the environment around dormant, extinct and active volcanoes. Dominica, “the Nature Island [...]
floating classrooms in dominica
Scientisits from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Whale Division were recently in Dominica helping the staff of Dive Dominica improve the Floating Classrooms programme: Part of our objective for this trip is to bring the great crew here at Dive Dominica up to speed on the activities and scientific instruments that the students [...]
arguments against the importation of exotic birds into dominica
In Dominica, it has been reported that permission has been given, contrary to the advice of officers in the Forestry and Wildlife Division, for the import of ten macaws into the island. Dominican forestry and wildlife expert, Dr. Colmore Christian, outlines some of the problems with this decision: The decision by the Minister, to my [...]
whale sanctuary suggested for the caribbean
A conservationist in Dominica has proposed the establishment of a Caribbean whale sanctuary: Environmentalist Atherton Martin says Dominica needs to provide leadership on the conservation issues that are raised at the [International Whaling Commission]. Martin said Dominica should propose the establishment of a whale sanctuary in the Caribbean. “And when we take a position that [...]
Dominica’s parrots
Like Jamaica, Dominica has two endemic parrot species. The more celebrated of the two, pictured above is the Sisserou Parrot (Amazona imperialis), also known as the Imperial Parrot or Imperial Amazon. The Sisserou, which is the largest parrot in the Amazona genus, is one of Dominica’s most loved national symbols, and appears on the flag [...]
nesting leatherback slaughtered in dominica
In Dominica five men have been charged and fined EC$400.00 (~US$149) for slaughtering a leatherback turtle who was nesting on the La Plaine beach [warning for those who are weak of stomach: the link leads to some fairly gory photos]: None of the men admitted to slaughtering the turtle. In sentencing the men, Magistrate Lewis [...]
new policy coming to protect dominica’s forests
The Ministry of Agriculture in Dominica is reminding his compatriots of the importance of that island’s forests: Agriculture Minister Matthew Walter said new legislation to complement Dominica’s Forestry Policy could be implemented soon. He told a consultation on a policy for the forestry sector, that the country’s wildlife resources and forests must be properly managed. [...]
successful organic farming workshop held in dominica
Farmers in Salisbury, Dominica, recently received training in the practice of organic agriculture. An Organic Farming Workshop hosted by the Salisbury Enhancement Committee (SEC) Inc. on April 29, was hailed an immense success. The session, attended by over 15 farmers from the community of Salisbury, was financed by a grant received from the European Union [...]
