01 Nov 2010
Investment is seen as a key pillar for economic development. Investment, particularly private investments, is seen as the engine of growth to stimulate employment, generate foreign exchange earnings, and increase the standard of living and by extension reduce poverty.
It is through investment that the multiplier effect to create opportunities is...READ MORE
30 Aug 2010
In the early 1980s I remember a number of infrastructural projects going on in Dominica. It was simply amazing as the entire island appeared to be going through some type of transition. Subsequent to that, the Canefield to Pond Casse Road became the main road when travelling from...READ MORE
21 Apr 2010
In recent times conglomerates in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica have been engaged in significant cross border mergers and acquisitions (M & A). This activity has taken place in the banking, financial, wholesale, retail and some manufacturing sectors. In the OECS Dominica’s National Commercial Bank recognizing its individual...READ MORE
22 Mar 2010
Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) in Coordination with the Physical Planning Division and the SFA 2006 (Special Framework of Assistance) in the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs. Have developed draft legislation for Special Development Areas (SDA). The proposed legislation will provide an attractive range of tax incentives to business enterprises...READ MORE