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Minister of State overseeing Public Utilities and Member of Parliament representing Roseau South Constituency, Chekira Lockhart-Hypolite, disclosed ongoing plans for establishing a Zip Line in Morne Bruce. She mentioned engaging in discussions with a potential investor and the Ministry of Tourism about the project. Hypolite emphasized the objective of boosting tourist appeal in the Roseau area for both visitors and locals.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Caribbean Coordination Office hosted the fourth episode of 'Conversations on Migration in the Caribbean' on February 28, 2024. Youth leaders from six diverse Caribbean civil society organizations (CSOs) actively engaged both live and online audiences. The focus of the discussion centered around empowering youth through more meaningful participation in conversations about climate-induced migration. Judy Sango, the youngest-ever President of the Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities Inc, emphasized the importance of educating and raising awareness among young people and involving them in shaping solutions.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced at the CARICOM summit's closing news conference that citizens of Caricom member states would soon have unrestricted travel within the region. Mottley revealed that by the end of March, nationals from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) would be able to move freely across member states. She emphasized that leaders, in the July 2023 summit, had set a deadline for enabling free intra-regional movement, and progress is on track. The leaders are scheduled to meet again on March 15th to finalize any remaining policy issues. While currently governed by the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) with a 6-month duration limit, the leaders aim to nullify the restriction and facilitate unrestricted movement throughout the region.

Tourism Minister Denise Charles -Pemberton disapproves of the #DoNothingDay initiative scheduled for next week, cautioning against any political party encouraging citizens to be unproductive. She highlighted the proverbial wisdom that "lazy hands lead to poverty." Charles, asserting that Dominica is now in a promising phase mentioned significant capital investments underway and anticipated substantial returns in the coming years. Charles-Pemberton emphasized that a responsible Opposition should promote citizens developing multiple streams of income, underscoring the importance of positioning oneself to capitalize on the anticipated growth in the country.

Lennox Linton, the President of the United Workers Party (UWP), highlighted the significance of unity as a collective force to contribute to Dominica's development and bring about positive change. He stressed the need for individuals to adopt different approaches in defending the country's interests, asserting that concerned citizens will no longer tolerate the manipulation of resources by a select group. Linton also mentioned that despite the deceptive claims from the DLP government about fund management, the hospital continues to experience shortages of crucial medical supplies.

Jolly's Pharmacy is organizing its 5th Annual 5K-Run set for April 27, with the objective of raising awareness about diabetes and sickle-cell anemia in Dominica. Carlton Languedoc, the head of sales, public relations, and public health at Jolly's Pharmacy, made the announcement. He stressed the importance of wearing blue to signify support for diabetes awareness and burgundy or red to express solidarity with those impacted by sickle cell anemia.

On February 24th, 2024, the National Beekeepers Cooperative Society (NBCS) inaugurated its beekeeping mentorship program by formalizing contracts between mentors and mentees. Three experienced beekeepers – Nathaniel Lovell of Bee Api, Kevin James of Blanca Farms, and Shem Jacob of Buds Backyard Honey – will mentor five aspiring beekeepers over the course of a year. The mentorship will cover various aspects, including bee biology, hive management, best practices, and strategies for expanding and operating a beekeeping business. Together, these mentors manage over 180 hives. Despite the estimated cost of $100,000 for the year-long program and limited funding, the NBCS board decided to proceed with the initiative. The three mentors contributed voluntarily, and discounted supplies were purchased from Bee Api. The commitment to sharing equipment and supplies along the journey further motivated the decision. During the signing ceremony, it was emphasized that the Dominican apiculture industry has significant potential for development, positioning itself as an integral part of the agriculture sector and national development. At the recent OECS Honey Show in St Lucia, Dominica achieved notable success, winning two out of three prizes available for honey and receiving additional awards for Beeswax and value-added products. These accomplishments underscore the quality of Dominican products and the potential for the country to become a regional leader in the apiculture sector.

Deputy Chair of the Carnival Road Parade Committee expressed sincere gratitude to all individuals who actively participated in this year's lively carnival celebration. Emphasizing the crucial role of such events in showcasing and preserving the country's rich cultural heritage, the Deputy Chair highlighted the importance of community involvement. It was stressed that the essence of culture flourishes through the active participation of its people, asserting that without their enthusiastic engagement, the essence of cultural expression would diminish.

The Environmental Health Department has reported an absence of food-borne diseases throughout the carnival season, highlighting vendors' commitment to maintaining the standards set by the department before the festivities began. Calma Louis, Senior Environmental Health Officer, stressed that vendors adhered strictly to the legal guidelines and implemented the training they received. The Environmental Health Officer conveyed the department's expectation of closely collaborating with different organizations and city councils to improve food surveillance and monitoring during mass gatherings.

Daryl Bobb, Secretary of the Dominica Calypso Association (DCA), praises the association for successfully hosting the largest and most attended calypso finals event, despite facing unnecessary challenges. The DCA is advocating for an extension of the carnival season to ease the congestion of events leading up to Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Bobb encouraged more individuals to embrace the calypso genre instead of opposing it, emphasizing its importance as a crucial element of Dominican culture. He underscored the significance of young people embracing this aspect of their cultural heritage.