November 28, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica recently conducted a Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) and Country Engagement…
Category: DOMINICA
New GRIT Initiative Ignites Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in Dominica
November 11, 2025 A bold new chapter for women in Caribbean trade began yesterday, November 6, 2025, in Dominica as the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in collaboration with…
CDB Marks Major Milestone with Financial Close on Dominica Geothermal Energy Project
September 5, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has reached financial close on a facility for the landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy 10MW Project. The facility is made…
THE BLEU MAGIC EFFECT: DOMINICA RUM BRAND DISRUPTS THE CARIBBEAN SPIRITS INDUSTRY IN UNDER A YEAR
September 2, 2025 In just 10 months, Bleu Magic, a bold new premium rum from Dominica, has captivated the Caribbean and beyond with its sleek branding, cultural storytelling, and meteoric…
Dominican hemp producer ready to work with locals after Cannabis Symposium
By: Staff Writer July 11, 2025 Dominica held its first national cannabis symposium on July 9 and it sparked keen interest from one of its nationals living in Colorado who…
Dominican makes international waves with CBD aloe vera
June 17, 2025 (Originally published in the USAToday) When Caribbean heritage meets Colorado’s entrepreneurial spirit, the result is Dr. Jimmy’s: a hemp-based skincare brand that’s redefining what it means to…
Dominica: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
June 17, 2025 Dominica is a small developing state (SDS) facing large economic imbalances, natural disasters (NDs), and substantial development needs amid slowing potential growth. Its narrow economic base (ecotourism…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Dominica
June 13, 2025 Dominica’s economic outlook is positive, predicated on the implementation of the country’s economic modernization and development agenda, but risks weigh on the downside. Fiscal and external imbalances…
The Caribbean King of Cannabis Skincare Hits the Mile High Scene
April 22, 2025 From the beaches of Dominica to the high streets of Denver, Elvis “Papi” Edwards is redefining what Caribbean hustle looks like — and it smells like aloe,…
Wizkid, World Creole Music Festival & Bleu Magic, What a combination!
November 1, 2024 Following a pulsating weekend of international rhythms and global stars to include Afrobeats megastar Wizkid, Dominica’s World Creole music Festival (WCMF) lived up to its billing with…
CDB, UK and Government of Dominica Launch Major Climate-Resilient Road Project
September 24, 2024 September 20th, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Dominica’s journey towards climate resilience with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Loubiere to Bagatelle Road Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1:…
Dominica: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Dominica
July 2, 2024 Dominica is a small island developing state that is vulnerable to external shocks. Key economic drivers (agriculture and ecotourism) have limited downstream integration and are vulnerable to…