Agriculture
-
Jul- 2026 -17 July
Agriculture Ministry Steps Up Fight Against Giant African Snail
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Blue and Green Economy has intensified efforts to control the Giant African Snail as the invasive pest continues to spread into farming and residential c
Read More » -
9 July
Chief Fisheries Officer Calls for Greater Safety Among Fishers
Acting Chief Fisheries Officer Wynnona Joseph is encouraging fishers across Dominica to make safety their highest priority as the Atlantic hurricane season continues, reminding them that careful prepa
Read More » -
5 July
Julian Defoe Denies Politics Influenced Boat Distribution
Allegations that political affiliation influenced the distribution of replacement fishing vessels have been firmly rejected by Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Jullan Defoe, who sa
Read More » -
5 July
Nathaniel Lovell Becomes One of Five Master Beekeepers in the Caribbean
Nathaniel Lovell has earned the prestigious Master Beekeeper certification from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, placing him among only five master beekeepers i
Read More » -
Jun- 2026 -16 June
DEXIA Purchases More Than 74,000 Pounds of Fish from Local Fishers
The Government of Dominica is continuing efforts to strengthen the fisheries sector through expanded marketing, processing and export opportunities, with the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) play
Read More » -
15 June
Over 12,000 Coconut Trees Removed to Contain Lethal Yellowing Disease
Agricultural officials are warning that lethal yellowing disease remains a significant threat to Dominica’s coconut industry, despite ongoing efforts to contain its spread and protect unaffected
Read More » -
May- 2026 -30 May
Government Delivers 10 Fishing Boats to Layou Fishermen
Ten fishermen in Layou have received newly constructed fishing boats from the Government of Dominica as part of ongoing efforts to restore livelihoods affected by Hurricane Maria. The handover was car
Read More » -
22 May
Fond Cole Fishing Facility Upgraded at Cost of EC$200,000
A newly renovated fisheries facility valued at approximately EC$200,000 has been officially handed over to the Fond Cole Fisheries Cooperative, as the government continues its efforts to modernise fis
Read More » -
19 May
Dominica Launching Emergency Action Against Lethal Yellowing Disease
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are preparing an emergency response programme following the confirmation of lethal yellowing disease in Dominica, raising co
Read More »