The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is inspired by the example of fortitude and resilience the people of Dominica have shown in the face of adversity, CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said Friday. As Dominica celebrates its 39th Independence Anniversary on 3 November 2017, the Secretary-General, in a congratulatory message stated that…...
Dominicans assess building damages after hurricane with private sector and civil society partnerships
Roseau, Dominica, 27 October – Around 60 Dominicans—most of them women—are beginning to assess building damages today after completing a three-day training session led by Dominica’s Ministry of Housing, with technical support from UNDP. This comprehensive building damage assessmentis part of the Government of Dominica’s recovery strategy after category 5 Hurricane Maria decimated…...
Post hurricane needs assessment kicks off in Dominica
Roseau, Dominica- 18 October – Following the colossal category 5 hurricane that decimated the Caribbean island nation of Dominica on 18 September a UN-wide Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) kicks off today, led by a senior UNDP and World Bank team on the ground. Critical infrastructure—including electrical lines, houses, public…...
UN to Give Dominica $3 Million for Hurricane Maria Recovery
“The damage caused by this storm is catastrophic. People need food, water, shelter, medications and life’s other necessities,” said a U.N. spokesperson. The United Nations has announced it will release around US$3 million to help Dominica recover from Hurricane Maria, which has left over 90 percent of Carribean island without…...
