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In Dominica, New Hope for the Mountain Chicken
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s hope for the Mountain Chicken. Numbers of the endangered Mountain Chicken frog that calls Dominica home are slowly recovering, according to the island’s government. Amphibian Technician in Dominica’s Forestry Division, Machel Sulton says the […]
The Caribbean’s Getting Almost $400 Million From the European Union
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The European Union has announced a new regional funding program of about $393.5 million (USD) to the Caribbean. In a statement, CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said he welcomed the announcement. The funds are intended […]
Dominica Planning Broadband Upgrade
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is planning a major broadband upgrade, according to Telecom Minister Kelvar Darroux. The plan is to make “reliable telephone acccess available throughout the islands,” Darroux said in a government release. […]
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This Caribbean Island Is Declaring Its Chikungunya Epidemic “Over”
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff One Caribbean island is showing success in the regional fight against chikungunya. Dominica’s Ministry of Health and Environment has declared the Chikungunya epidemic “officially over” as of Jan. 23. Chief Medical […]
Dominica’s Film Challenge Returns
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s Dominica, through the lens. The Eastern Caribbean island is continuing last year’s inaugural “Dominica Film Challenge” this year, gathering videographers from around the world to compete to chronicle their travels. […]
Carnival’s Dominica Return
Above: Carnival Triumph in Dominica The Carnival Triumph made its first-ever call to Dominica this week. This was the 2,754-passenger Triumph’s only scheduled call to Dominica during the 2014/2015 season. “The relationship between Carnival Cruise Lines and Dominica began in […]
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Caribbean Room With a View: Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel
Above: the historic property in downtown Roseau It’s the first thing you do. Or should do, anyway. You open the door to your hotel room in the Caribbean and walk to the window or balcony. It’s that moment, when you […]
Dominica, China Sign Agreement on $16 Million in Projects
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica and China have signed an agreement on a total of $16 million in new projects. The Chinese-funded projects are slated to come on stream this year, according to a statement […]
Dominica’s Search for a Long-Lost Bird
Above: a Diablotin By the Caribbean Journal staff The highest mountain in Dominica is called Morne Diablotins. It gets its name from the Diablotin, the “black-capped petrel.” But a Diablotin bird hasn’t nested in Dominica in more than 150 years […]
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