Dominica

Country Dominica
Capital Roseau
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency East Caribbean dollar(XCD)
Languages English, Antillean Creole & French

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Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. Some 3,000 Carib Indians still living on Dominica are the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean.

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Dominica - Wikipedia
Dominica - CIA World Fact Book
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Dominica Citizenship by Investment: Updated 2025 - Get Golden VisaDominica Citizenship by Investment: Updated 2025  Get Golden Visa

Dominica Offers One Of The Easiest Permanent Residency Programmes And Indians Can Apply Too - NDTVDominica Offers One Of The Easiest Permanent Residency Programmes And Indians Can Apply Too  NDTV

President Xi Jinping Meets with President of Dominica Sylvanie Burton - fmprc.gov.cnPresident Xi Jinping Meets with President of Dominica Sylvanie Burton  fmprc.gov.cn

New historical novel on Indian Warner now available on Amazon - Dominica News OnlineNew historical novel on Indian Warner now available on Amazon  Dominica News Online

Dominica – Citizenship by Investment Program - World’s 10 most expensive Golden visas in 2025 - The Economic TimesDominica – Citizenship by Investment Program - World’s 10 most expensive Golden visas in 2025  The Economic Times

Dominica Launches New Recycling Campaign in Partnership with UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeDominica Launches New Recycling Campaign in Partnership with UNDP  United Nations Development Programme

Martinique Joins Dominica, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, and the Bahamas in Tears and Tragedy as Hurricane Melissa Claims Over Thirty Lives - Travel And Tour WorldMartinique Joins Dominica, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, and the Bahamas in Tears and Tragedy as Hurricane Melissa Claims Over Thirty Lives  Travel And Tour World

Dominica Signs Second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2025-2030 - International Atomic Energy AgencyDominica Signs Second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2025-2030  International Atomic Energy Agency

Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026 - National GeographicWhy Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026  National Geographic

They Were Murdered on a Tropical Island. Justice Has Yet to Be Served - Rolling StoneThey Were Murdered on a Tropical Island. Justice Has Yet to Be Served  Rolling Stone

Dominica - Welcome to the United NationsDominica  Welcome to the United Nations

I Never Liked the Caribbean—but This Island Made Me Fall in Love With It - Travel + LeisureI Never Liked the Caribbean—but This Island Made Me Fall in Love With It  Travel + Leisure

Dominica warns US strikes threaten Caribbean ‘zone of peace’ at UNGA - Al JazeeraDominica warns US strikes threaten Caribbean ‘zone of peace’ at UNGA  Al Jazeera

PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, NZ, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes - DD NewsPM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, NZ, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes  DD News

Dominica strengthens environmental health program with PAHO and EU/CARIFORUM support - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Dominica strengthens environmental health program with PAHO and EU/CARIFORUM support  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Is Dominica Safe? Travel Advisory for 2025 - Get Golden VisaIs Dominica Safe? Travel Advisory for 2025  Get Golden Visa

Enhancing Smart Sustainable Agriculture and Agro-Processing for Climate Resilience in Dominica - United Nations Development ProgrammeEnhancing Smart Sustainable Agriculture and Agro-Processing for Climate Resilience in Dominica  United Nations Development Programme

Mexico Joins Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Others in Skyrocketing Caribbean Tourism Growth with a Record Surge in Arrivals in 2025: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Others in Skyrocketing Caribbean Tourism Growth with a Record Surge in Arrivals in 2025: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

PAHO continues to support Dominica in Digital Health Surveillance - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO continues to support Dominica in Digital Health Surveillance  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Xi Jinping: China and Dominica are good friends and partners - news.cgtn.comXi Jinping: China and Dominica are good friends and partners  news.cgtn.com

Climate-smart ocean planning in small island developing states—exploring pathways in Dominica - NatureClimate-smart ocean planning in small island developing states—exploring pathways in Dominica  Nature

Small State, Big Gains: Why Dominica Matters in China’s Global Strategy - The China-Global South ProjectSmall State, Big Gains: Why Dominica Matters in China’s Global Strategy  The China-Global South Project

GLOBALink | Diverse projects reflect deep China-Dominica friendship - XinhuaGLOBALink | Diverse projects reflect deep China-Dominica friendship  Xinhua

Dominican students to represent country in first Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama - Dominica News OnlineDominican students to represent country in first Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama  Dominica News Online

Xi Jinping meets president of Dominica - mps.gov.cnXi Jinping meets president of Dominica  mps.gov.cn

6.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Dominica, other islands - Dominica News Online6.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Dominica, other islands  Dominica News Online

Dominica Nature Island Sets New Standard for Luxury and Adventure Tourism in the Caribbean with All-Inclusive Resorts - Travel And Tour WorldDominica Nature Island Sets New Standard for Luxury and Adventure Tourism in the Caribbean with All-Inclusive Resorts  Travel And Tour World

AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights? - Inside Climate NewsAI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?  Inside Climate News

CDB announces financial close for Dominica geothermal power project - ThinkGeoEnergyCDB announces financial close for Dominica geothermal power project  ThinkGeoEnergy

Dominica reports progress on construction of 10-MW geothermal power plant - ThinkGeoEnergyDominica reports progress on construction of 10-MW geothermal power plant  ThinkGeoEnergy

Dominica awards PM Modi its highest honour - DD NewsDominica awards PM Modi its highest honour  DD News

Pope meets with President of Moldova and Prime Minister of Dominica - Vatican NewsPope meets with President of Moldova and Prime Minister of Dominica  Vatican News

Jermainia Colaire-Didier to launch new book ‘Things ‘Dominican’ and Other Poems’ - Dominica News OnlineJermainia Colaire-Didier to launch new book ‘Things ‘Dominican’ and Other Poems’  Dominica News Online

Dominica to honour PM for aid during pandemic - Times of IndiaDominica to honour PM for aid during pandemic  Times of India

UNDP Resident Representative meets with China’s Ambassador to Dominica - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP Resident Representative meets with China’s Ambassador to Dominica  United Nations Development Programme

China's top political advisor meets president of Dominica - XinhuaChina's top political advisor meets president of Dominica  Xinhua

Dominica: Protest against electoral reforms repressed - Civicus MonitorDominica: Protest against electoral reforms repressed  Civicus Monitor

How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy - BBCHow Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy  BBC

Dominica to Confer Highest National Honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi - News On AIRDominica to Confer Highest National Honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi  News On AIR

6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Antigua, Dominica, Guadeloupe - St Vincent Times6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Antigua, Dominica, Guadeloupe  St Vincent Times

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, And St. Vincent Sign Historic Pact Allowing Citizens To Live And Work Freely Across Borders - ForbesBarbados, Belize, Dominica, And St. Vincent Sign Historic Pact Allowing Citizens To Live And Work Freely Across Borders  Forbes

Article Entitled "Working Together to Create a Brighter Future for Women" by Chinese Ambassador to Dominica Chu Maoming Published_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnArticle Entitled "Working Together to Create a Brighter Future for Women" by Chinese Ambassador to Dominica Chu Maoming Published_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Caribbean Leaders Unite at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival: Antigua’s Gaston Browne Celebrates Music, Culture, and Tourism, Details You Should Be Aware Of - Travel And Tour WorldCaribbean Leaders Unite at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival: Antigua’s Gaston Browne Celebrates Music, Culture, and Tourism, Details You Should Be Aware Of  Travel And Tour World

Mental health legislation and policy consultations continue in Dominica - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Mental health legislation and policy consultations continue in Dominica  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Dominica 2% VAT rise proposal - vatcalc.comDominica 2% VAT rise proposal  vatcalc.com

PM Modi Receives Dominica's Highest National Honour - NDTVPM Modi Receives Dominica's Highest National Honour  NDTV

Barbados Joins Jamaica, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia in Taking Caribbean by Storm with Jaw-Dropping New Innovative Tourism Campaigns – You Won’t Believe What’s Coming - Travel And Tour WorldBarbados Joins Jamaica, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia in Taking Caribbean by Storm with Jaw-Dropping New Innovative Tourism Campaigns – You Won’t Believe What’s Coming  Travel And Tour World

PM Modi to receive Dominica’s highest national honour for COVID-19 support and strengthening India-Dominica ties - The HinduPM Modi to receive Dominica’s highest national honour for COVID-19 support and strengthening India-Dominica ties  The Hindu

Dominica Receives Equipment for Police Records Management System - United Nations Development ProgrammeDominica Receives Equipment for Police Records Management System  United Nations Development Programme

Cambodia and the Commonwealth of Dominica Plan to Strengthen Cooperation - CambodianessCambodia and the Commonwealth of Dominica Plan to Strengthen Cooperation  Cambodianess

PM Modi honoured with Dominica's top civilian award - Times of IndiaPM Modi honoured with Dominica's top civilian award  Times of India

Guyana, Dominica confer top awards on PM Modi - The HinduGuyana, Dominica confer top awards on PM Modi  The Hindu

Dominica Prime Minister reiterates call for Caribbean to be zone of peace - Jamaica ObserverDominica Prime Minister reiterates call for Caribbean to be zone of peace  Jamaica Observer

Dominica PM provides update on construction of Laudat geothermal power plant - ThinkGeoEnergyDominica PM provides update on construction of Laudat geothermal power plant  ThinkGeoEnergy

Strengthening Dominica’s Agricultural Sector by Boosting Food Security through Data and Migration Management - International Organization for MigrationStrengthening Dominica’s Agricultural Sector by Boosting Food Security through Data and Migration Management  International Organization for Migration

Shervon Pierre set to lead Dentons’ St. Lucia and Dominica practices - DentonsShervon Pierre set to lead Dentons’ St. Lucia and Dominica practices  Dentons

Dominica begins national consultations to develop new mental health legislation - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Dominica begins national consultations to develop new mental health legislation  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Marcy Gachette has been appointed Marketing Manager at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in Portsmouth - Hospitality NetMarcy Gachette has been appointed Marketing Manager at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in Portsmouth  Hospitality Net

Trinidad and Tobago to realign foreign policy amid CARICOM rift - Dominica News OnlineTrinidad and Tobago to realign foreign policy amid CARICOM rift  Dominica News Online

Dominica announces its highest national honour to PM Modi - DD NewsDominica announces its highest national honour to PM Modi  DD News

Dominica Is The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret And Safest Holiday Island - ETV BharatDominica Is The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret And Safest Holiday Island  ETV Bharat

Widespread damage reported in JA post-Melissa, full extent unknown - Dominica News OnlineWidespread damage reported in JA post-Melissa, full extent unknown  Dominica News Online

PM Modi Bestowed Dominica's Highest National Honour, Praised For Safeguarding Lives During COVID - NDTVPM Modi Bestowed Dominica's Highest National Honour, Praised For Safeguarding Lives During COVID  NDTV

Hurricane Melissa may be ‘catastrophic’ for Jamaica, say experts - Dominica News OnlineHurricane Melissa may be ‘catastrophic’ for Jamaica, say experts  Dominica News Online

PM Modi dedicates Dominica’s top National Award to 140 crore Indians - DD NewsPM Modi dedicates Dominica’s top National Award to 140 crore Indians  DD News

Dominica secures $34 million financing for 10-MW geothermal power project - ThinkGeoEnergyDominica secures $34 million financing for 10-MW geothermal power project  ThinkGeoEnergy

FAO Strengthens Resilient Farming Practices in Dominica with Advanced Extension Training - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Strengthens Resilient Farming Practices in Dominica with Advanced Extension Training  Food and Agriculture Organization

Dominica Entrepreneur Visa Program - Nomad CapitalistDominica Entrepreneur Visa Program  Nomad Capitalist

Chinese Ambassador to Dominica Chu Maoming Attends the Launch of the Ninth Phase of the China Aid Dominica Agricultural Technical Cooperation Project & the Hand-over Ceremony of Agricultural Materials and Machinery_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Dominica Chu Maoming Attends the Launch of the Ninth Phase of the China Aid Dominica Agricultural Technical Cooperation Project & the Hand-over Ceremony of Agricultural Materials and Machinery_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the  fmprc.gov.cn

What Dominica is doing to meet rising tourism demand - Travel WeeklyWhat Dominica is doing to meet rising tourism demand  Travel Weekly

Jayhawks build healthier community in Dominica - KU NewsJayhawks build healthier community in Dominica  KU News

Dominica: Urban resilience and risk-informed planning transform Roseau after Hurricane Maria - PreventionWeb.netDominica: Urban resilience and risk-informed planning transform Roseau after Hurricane Maria  PreventionWeb.net

I've Chased Waterfalls Around the World—but These Twin Falls in the Caribbean Stunned Me - Travel + LeisureI've Chased Waterfalls Around the World—but These Twin Falls in the Caribbean Stunned Me  Travel + Leisure

Guyana, Dominica confer top awards on PM Modi - The Indian ExpressGuyana, Dominica confer top awards on PM Modi  The Indian Express

CE meets Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica (with photo) - info.gov.hkCE meets Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica (with photo)  info.gov.hk

STATEMENT: Ministry of Labour thank you message, Ti Vilaj Kweyol – Tout Biten Domnik 2025 - Dominica News OnlineSTATEMENT: Ministry of Labour thank you message, Ti Vilaj Kweyol – Tout Biten Domnik 2025  Dominica News Online

ZebadiJah Maxwell is Miss Wob Dwiyet 2025 - Dominica News OnlineZebadiJah Maxwell is Miss Wob Dwiyet 2025  Dominica News Online

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit in Georgetown - DD NewsPM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit in Georgetown  DD News

PM Modi to receive Dominica's highest honour for Covid-19 aid, bilateral ties - India TodayPM Modi to receive Dominica's highest honour for Covid-19 aid, bilateral ties  India Today

Ramy Haykal has been appointed General Manager at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in Portsmouth - Hospitality NetRamy Haykal has been appointed General Manager at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in Portsmouth  Hospitality Net

How Disability and Poverty in Dominica Take Effect - The Borgen ProjectHow Disability and Poverty in Dominica Take Effect  The Borgen Project

Place in News - Vision IASPlace in News  Vision IAS

Jamaica braces for a possible category 5 Hurricane Melissa; Dominica moves to ensure safety of students in Jamaica and Cuba - Dominica News OnlineJamaica braces for a possible category 5 Hurricane Melissa; Dominica moves to ensure safety of students in Jamaica and Cuba  Dominica News Online

Costa Rica Joins Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic and Others In Experiencing A Successive Decline In Canadian Tourist Arrival In This Year: Everything You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldCosta Rica Joins Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic and Others In Experiencing A Successive Decline In Canadian Tourist Arrival In This Year: Everything You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Dominica: Country Profile (as of June 2025) - ReliefWebDominica: Country Profile (as of June 2025)  ReliefWeb

The King's Baton Relay in Dominica - Commonwealth SportThe King's Baton Relay in Dominica  Commonwealth Sport

Dominica to honour PM Modi with highest award at India-CARICOM Summit - Business StandardDominica to honour PM Modi with highest award at India-CARICOM Summit  Business Standard

The Real Story on Dominica Is Bush Rum. Lots of Bush Rum. For, um, Medicinal Purposes - Highbrow MagazineThe Real Story on Dominica Is Bush Rum. Lots of Bush Rum. For, um, Medicinal Purposes  Highbrow Magazine

WCMF 2025: Video snippets of Night One performances - Dominica News OnlineWCMF 2025: Video snippets of Night One performances  Dominica News Online

Saint Kitts Announces CBI Residency Clause as Dominica Breaks Silence on US Travel Ban - IMI DailySaint Kitts Announces CBI Residency Clause as Dominica Breaks Silence on US Travel Ban  IMI Daily

Chinese Embassy in Dominica Hosts Commemorative Symposium Marking 80th Anniversary of Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republi - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Embassy in Dominica Hosts Commemorative Symposium Marking 80th Anniversary of Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republi  fmprc.gov.cn

Dominica to bestow its highest civilian award upon PM Modi - Times of IndiaDominica to bestow its highest civilian award upon PM Modi  Times of India

Case of U.S. Citizen Jonathan Lehrer Jailed in Dominica Shows Signs of State Interference, Say Lawyers at KCT Chambers and Pilgrim & Associates - ReutersCase of U.S. Citizen Jonathan Lehrer Jailed in Dominica Shows Signs of State Interference, Say Lawyers at KCT Chambers and Pilgrim & Associates  Reuters

Dominica and Barbados Strengthen Regional Ties with Strategic Tourism Partnership to Boost Multi Destination Travel - Travel And Tour WorldDominica and Barbados Strengthen Regional Ties with Strategic Tourism Partnership to Boost Multi Destination Travel  Travel And Tour World

Dominica: Online Immigration and Customs Portal Launched - Corporate Immigration Partners, PCDominica: Online Immigration and Customs Portal Launched  Corporate Immigration Partners, PC

U.S. Embassy announces USD $3M donation for Emergency Operations Centers and plans for a USD $2M Fire and Ambulance Service Station in Dominica - USEmbassy.govU.S. Embassy announces USD $3M donation for Emergency Operations Centers and plans for a USD $2M Fire and Ambulance Service Station in Dominica  USEmbassy.gov

STATEMENT: Dominica-Cuba Friendship Association - Dominica News OnlineSTATEMENT: Dominica-Cuba Friendship Association  Dominica News Online

Excellence in Leadership recognised during Dominica Hospital Authority retreat - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Excellence in Leadership recognised during Dominica Hospital Authority retreat  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Dominica to bestow highest national award upon Modi | Latest News India - Hindustan TimesDominica to bestow highest national award upon Modi | Latest News India  Hindustan Times

Dominica to award Prime Minister Modi with highest national honour at India-CARICOM Summit - financialexpress.comDominica to award Prime Minister Modi with highest national honour at India-CARICOM Summit  financialexpress.com