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Governments of Dominica and Brazil Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of Dominica and Brazil have signed a new visa waiver agreement. The new agreement means residents of Dominica and Brazil can travel between the two countries without the need […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Fort Shirley in Dominica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Kevin Browne, who submitted this photo called “Portal,” which takes a look at the famous Fort Shirley in Dominica. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]

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Dominica, Dubai Firm Sign Agreement on Kempinski Hotel Project

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Dominica and Dubai-based Range Developments have signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a 75-125 room, high-end luxury hotel project in the north of the island. […]

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Hurricane-Resistant Caribbean Farming?

Above: a traditional farm in the Caribbean (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Could Jeffery Bruney save Caribbean agriculture? Cornell University graduate and Dominican farmer Jeffery Bruney has big plans: to modernize Dominica’s agriculture with what he’s calling a […]


Dominica Gets Nod From UK For Transition to Caribbean Court of Justice

Above: the Caribbean Court of Justice By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is moving ahead with its plans to shift its final court of appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice. Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Thursday that the […]


Dominica Receives Humanitarian Aid From Morocco

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica has received a shipment of humanitarian aid from the government of Morocco. The North African country delivered a supply of basic food items medication and blankets to Dominica, following the […]

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In Dominica, a Boost for Small Hotels

Above: the Champs hotel in Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is looking to reach 90,000 annual stayover visitors by 2015, and enhancing the island’s small hotel industry will go a long way toward achieving that. Accordingly, […]


Dominica Unveils New Tourism Commercial to Court Caribbean Visitors

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica has unveiled a new tourism commercial aiming to court visitors from the local Caribbean market. The video is called “Just Next Door,” and was released by the Discover Dominica Authority […]


New Chinese Ambassador to Dominica

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China’s new Ambassador to Dominica, Li Jiangning, has presented his credentials to Dominica President Charles Savarin. Li succeeds Ambassador Wang Zonglai, whose term ended in December 2013. At a credentials ceremony […]

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Dominica Receives $3.3 Million in European Union Budget Support

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s government has received a new infusion of budgetary support from the European Union. The latest funding is in the amount of $3.27 million from the EU, the second tranche of […]


Dominica Government to Assist Homeowners Impacted By Floods

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s government is moving to assist homeowners impacted by last week’s serious floods on the island. Heavy rainfall which began on Dec. 24 caused “extensive damage” to homes, businesses and public […]


Caribbean Room With a View: Dominica's Rosalie Bay Resort

ONCE YOU’VE been to Dominica it holds a special place in your heart. Rosalie Bay and the Rosalie Bay Resort find their own special hold on your heart as well.  When you arrive at the Rosalie Bay Resort you know […]