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Press Release: IsraAID Empowers Dominica’s MSMEs with Business Continuity Training to Strengthen Resilience

Roseau, Dominica, February 3rd, 2025 :The private sector in Dominica plays a vital role in the nation’s socio-economic development. However, in recent years, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have faced significant setbacks due to natural disasters such as Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hindered recovery efforts. Businesses with robust Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) have demonstrated greater resilience in navigating these challenges.

Fuel Price Adjustment for the period February 3to February 23, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – In keeping with changes in international oil prices and the government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail prices of all Petroleum Products for the period February 3to February 23, 2025, remain unchanged. However, the Government of Saint Lucia continues to subsidize the cost of the LPG 20-pound gas cylinders by $14.89 per cylinder and the LPG 22-pound gas cylinders by $16.38 per cylinder. The LPG 100-pound gas cylinder is newly subsidized at $11.70 per cylinder. Bulk LPG receives a new subsidy of $0.12 per pound, and kerosene is subsidized at $0.62 per imperial gallon.