IICA Dominica Reaffirms Commitment to Agricultural MSMEs and Food Security at Accountability Seminar
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Delegation in Dominica reaffirmed its commitment to supporting agricultural development, food security, and rural livelihoods during its Annual Accountability Seminar, held on June 3, 2026. Under the theme "From Local Fields to Regional Markets: Strengthening Food Security through Trade, MSMEs and Accountability”, the seminar provided an opportunity for the Institute to report on its achievements in 2025, shar
PAHO MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AND DIGITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS IN DOMINICA
Roseau, Dominica (June 15, 2026)- The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services has received a donation of twenty (20) computer units from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), comprising fifteen (15) laptops and five (5) desktop computers, to support disease surveillance, data management, and the strengthening of primary health care services across Dominica. The donation forms part of PAHO’s ongoing support to the Ministry’s health information and surveillance
Dominica Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026
The Dominica Council on Ageing (DCOA) is calling on citizens to stand against elder abuse and show solidarity with older persons as the country joins the international observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2026. This year's theme, "Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work," emphasizes the need to move beyond simply recognizing the issue and take meaningful action to protect older persons from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimina
