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FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SHOWCASE Two Technical Sessions to be held during caribbean week of agriculture 2026.
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is teaming up with the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) and the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Jamaica to host two in-person technical events during the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA). The event will be held in-person at Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny, Jamaica. If you plan on attending CWA 2026, […]
Dominica Observes Pesticide Awareness Day 2026
The Pesticide Control Board within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy joins the international community in observing Pesticide Awareness Day on Monday, September 28, 2026, with a renewed focus on reducing the risks associated with the use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). The observance highlights the importance of safe pesticide handling and […]
Opening of Hunting of Wildlife Season 2026
The Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division of the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Upliftment, wishes to inform the general public that the Government of Dominica has approved the temporary lifting of the ban on hunting of wildlife for the period October 1st, 2026 to December 31st, 2026 for persons in possession …
A group of 87 stakeholders in the coconut and coconut sectors in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines equipped to advance crop production and…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour, recently concluded a week-long technical mission, held from 24 to 31 August 2026, to strengthen the technical capacity of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ coconut value chain, with a rapid training …
CAF approves USD 200,000 to CDEMA to Strengthen Disaster-Resilient Housing Across the Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions, where tropical cyclones, floods, landslides, earthquakes and other natural hazards continue to place homes, communities and economies at risk. Strengthening the way homes are built before disasters occur can help reduce damage, protect lives and property, and support faster recovery. CAF – Development Bank …
Powerful Typhoon Dujuan Slams Japan, Millions Urged to Evacuate
Almost two million people are under evacuation orders in Japan as Typhoon Dujuan batters a number of the country’s prefectures. Japan’s Meteorological Agency had warned of an “imminent threat to life”, but several warnings have now been downgraded, with the danger to life warning remaining in place in Oshima Town. Strong winds caused power cuts …
New Glass Pulveriser Commissioned to Strengthen Grenada’s Waste Management
Grenada has strengthened its capacity to process glass waste with the commissioning today of a commercial-grade glass pulveriser funded by the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) through its Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). The EC$486,000 investment in the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA) provides additional infrastructure to support glass recovery and diversion while advancing …
Grenada Tourism Authority Announces 5th Annual Dive and Conservation Festival
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Dive and Conservation Festival, taking place from October 26 to November 1, 2026. The festival has grown into a signature event on Grenada’s tourism calendar, bringing together local dive operators, marine experts, conservation groups and dive partners from across the Tri-Island State. Held …
CRFM Executive Director addresses FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in Rome
The Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Dr. Marc Williams, recently attended the Thirty-seventh Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI), a body under the FAO Council. During the weeklong meeting, held from 7–11 September 2026 in Rome, Italy, Dr. Williams spoke on the state of fisheries and aquaculture; illegal, unreported, and …
Caribbean Fisheries Communities to Benefit as Regional Climate Resilience Project Launches In Dominica
Fisherfolk, boat owners, processors and coastal communities are set to benefit from a new regional initiative aimed at building climate and disaster resilience in the fisheries sector. The project, Climate Change Resilience in the Caribbean Fisheries Sector Project (CC4FISH-II), will be launched during an Inception Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at …
Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI)
COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Country – Commonwealth of Dominica Assignment Title: Revision of the Waitukubuli Trail Management Plan Reference No DM-MOERMKU-563329-CS-INDV Project: Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846) Grant No. TF-B9551 Implementing Agency: …
CARICOM Advances Development of Regional Biodiversity Strategy
The CARICOM Secretariat has started a series of national consultations aimed at advancing endorsement of the draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy and its accompanying Resource Mobilisation and Implementation Strategy (RMIS). The consultations bring together a broad cross-section of national stakeholders, including representatives from environment, finance, economic development, tourism, agriculture, fisheries and marine sectors, biodiversity focal points …
Sparking and sustaining grassroots advocacy for climate justice in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) and Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance are very pleased to support climate justice advocacy led by six civil society organisations (CSOs) via small grants awarded for 2026-2027 under the Caribbean Sea Innovation Fund’s Climate Action Facility. This round of small grants is enabling grassroots and national CSOs to roll out …
ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND STATES STATEMENT ON UNEP “LIMITING OVERSHOOT” REPORT
Fundamentally, it must be made clear that 1.5°C is not an arbitrary goal that countries can waffle on or walk away from. It is the temperature limit that countries committed to pursue under the Paris Agreement, grounded in the imperative to protect people and the planet from the most dangerous impacts of climate change, and …
Who Pays at the Pump and Who Pays After the Storm?
A litre of gasoline has two prices, one is displayed on the pump and the other is hidden in the public accounts. When a government caps a price, trims a tax or compensates an importer, the cost does not disappear. It moves from the motorist’s receipt to the taxpayer, the public enterprise, the debt or […]
One Dead About 15 Missing After Flash Flood Strikes Grand Canyon
At least one person has died and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for following a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The flooding struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of at least 62 people. According to the National Park Service, the […]
Hurricane Season: Patients with Medical Needs Urged to Prepare Now
With the Atlantic hurricane season underway, clinicians at Health City Cayman Islands are urging residents and visitors across the Cayman Islands and the wider Caribbean who depend on regular medication, ongoing treatment or powered medical equipment to prepare well before a storm threatens. Major storms can disrupt electricity, transportation, pharmacies and healthcare services, placing patients […]
STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER HON. PHILIP J. PIERRE On the marine collision at anse cochon
It is with profound sadness that I learned of the tragic marine collision at Anse Cochon, which has claimed the lives of two young Saint Lucians and left several others injured, while search and rescue efforts continue for those who remain missing. On behalf of the Government and people of Saint Lucia, I extend my […]
CARDI Launches Inaugural Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium to Advance Regional Food Security and Climate Resilience
The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) officially launched its inaugural Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium (ARIS) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, bringing together researchers, policymakers, farmers, development partners and private sector stakeholders from across the Caribbean to showcase science-driven solutions for building a more resilient and food-secure region. Held under the theme “Advancing […]
Three Dominicans Complete Climate Diplomacy Training in China
Three Dominican professionals have successfully completed a two-week training programme in Beijing, China, aimed at strengthening capacity in climate diplomacy and global governance. The Seminar on Capacity Building in Climate Diplomacy and Global Governance, held from June 18 to July 1, brought together participants from more than 12 countries, providing a platform for knowledge exchange […]
The Department of Fisheries makes proactive strides to safeguard the future of bonefish in the Turks & Caicos Islands
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management (DFMRM) brought together fishers, fishing guides, tourism representatives, conservation partners, and other stakeholders during this week’s Bonefish Workshop, held under the theme “Your Voice. Your Fishery. Our Future” on June 1st (Provo) & 6th (South Caicos). The event reflected DFMRM’s commitment to science-based fisheries management and meaningful stakeholder […]
Super Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in U.S. Pacific Islands, Bringing Destructive Winds
Howling winds and lashing rains are battering Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as super typhoon Bavi makes landfall. Packing winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, Bavi is moving over the Pacific islands, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS warned the “very dangerous” storm could cause “catastrophic” damage, […]
WEATHER: Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles Monday 6th July 2026
Moisture and instability are expected to settle in across the area during the next 24 hours. Expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers during the period. There is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms early tonight. Meanwhile, a tropical wave is expected to move across the southern Lesser Antilles tonight. People in areas prone to […]
Flash Flooding Leaves Five Dead Across Kentucky and Tennessee
A woman was killed on Sunday in Tennessee as she attempted to rescue her son, who had been swept away in high waters, a local sheriff’s office said, as a flash flood threat was in effect for parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, where four other deaths were recorded. The Grainger County Sheriff’s Department in Tennessee […]