Changes from one industry or from one economy to another happen all the time around the world. For us in Dominica, many people still see us as a purely agricultural economy and do not think we have really tapped into the service sectors. The Rosalie Estate story is a perfect...READ MORE
A green economy and destination is not just the in-phrase for the Commonwealth of Dominica, it is the trajectory that we have been on for a number of years even before we consciously paid attention to the meaning of these words through government policies, individual responsibilities and marketing strategies. Dominica...READ MORE
When one thinks of investment promotion our mind quickly goes to the Investment Agency attending trade shows overseas, meeting with investors overseas and preparing promotional materials to target Foreign Direct Investments. However, this is not so for Invest Dominica Authority. We are undertaking an investment promotion campaign to effectively and selectively...READ MORE
The nature island produces many cultural events. As a matter of fact, Cultural Industries is a vibrant sector currently being pursued. Some villages are actually referred to as being culturally-oriented with the southern village of Grand Bay being known as the “Cultural Capital” of Dominica. What is worth mentioning about...READ MORE
The old adage “It takes a village to raise a child” addresses the issue of teamwork; the need for each of us to play his/her role in the successful development of an individual. Having accepted the literal meaning of this saying, we can venture forth and apply it to...READ MORE
So it seems like someone was reading my BLOG and decided to hasten the work at the Melville Hall Airport. Quite a bit happened since I last commented on “Our Airport and Investors”. A few test flights were made and weeks after, an inaugural night landing flight was...READ MORE
What do we want and what do we expect. It is often posited that the Diaspora is an untapped market with lots of potential for investment into the economy. We in Dominica look at India, Africa and closer to home. Jamaica has put in place a plan to attract these overseas...READ MORE
Manufacturing industries are responsible for a significant share of Dominica’s economic production, generating $EC17.95 million in GDP in 2009. Because manufacturing firms also use millions of dollars worth of commodities and services as inputs, the sector is responsible for an even bigger share of total output. Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) Investment...READ MORE
Employees are to be made aware that workforce readiness is more than just hard skills training. Apart from formal qualifications, employers are in the quest for workers who have soft skills; i.e. employees with good attitudes, regular attendance, sound character and are responsible and presentable. All these help define what...READ MORE
I recently saw a television ad which made me stop and think and which I have not been able to get off my memory. The tagline of the ad says “Every evening, your most important asset leaves the business and the challenge is to get them back into the business...READ MORE
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