What are the latest news in Dominica?
Dominica’s recent major developments across the economy, infrastructure, and governance include:
- National Budget & Major Tax Reforms: The government presented an EC$1.24 billion national budget featuring significant tax changes. These include a move to a 10% flat income tax (with the first EC$30,000 remaining tax-free) starting January 2027, an end to tax compounding on imports, and a targeted population strategy aimed at expanding the resident base by 2040. -WIC News+ 1——–
- Renewable Energy Milestone: Dominica marked a major achievement in clean energy by becoming the first CARICOM nation to supply electricity via geothermal energy.- Combined with hydropower, renewable energy reached approximately 68% of the power supplied through DOMLEC. -WIC News+ 1——–
- Economic Outlook & Business Support: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected a 3.1% economic growth rate for Dominica, building on growth driven by tourism, trade, and construction.- To support local enterprise, the government rolled out an EC$19 million small-business loan and financing facility. -WIC News+ 1——–
- Infrastructure & Public Projects: Heavy capital allocations continue toward national projects, primarily the Dominica International Airport development (allocated EC$250 million) and the Marina Development Project, alongside community upgrades such as the Calibishie water supply system and public space rehabilitations.- WIC News———
- Electoral Updates: The Electoral Office and Electoral Commission have been rolling out voter identification cards and preparing polling logistics across multiple constituencies ahead of upcoming local by-elections.