By Press Secretary
The Government of Dominica on Friday, May 16, 2025, awarded multiple project contracts valued at EC$5.25 million under the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) aimed at restoring livelihoods, improving food security, and building resilience against future climate impacts.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy signed eleven (11) works contracts with several local firms during a ceremony at the State House Conference Center.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, Hon. Roland Royer said the investments represent the significant effort being made toward the development and modernization of Dominica’s agricultural sector.
“We are looking at over 130 million dollars invested in Dominica’s agriculture and fisheries sectors by this government. These investments are bearing fruit. We have regained market share in our traditional regional markets, production is rising, and agriculture’s contribution to GDP remains the highest in CARICOM at 17%.
“Today’s contract signing represents a continuation of our strategic focus on the productive sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, and tourism,” the Minister said.
He said the government acted swiftly with bold, targeted investments to enable recovery post-Hurricane Maria, surpassing pre-hurricane production levels despite challenges.
“These efforts included rehabilitating farm access roads, providing farm inputs and equipment, and constructing critical agricultural infrastructure. These actions enabled our farmers to bounce back quickly, and we continue to build on that momentum,” he remarked.
- Natural Farming and Water Solutions secured a contract worth EC$272,000 for the procurement of 100 water tanks to improve farm irrigation.
- T-Max will supply water pumps valued at EC$88,964 to benefit 75 farmers.
- DOWASCO was awarded EC$350,141 for the supply of irrigation pipes, enabling the establishment of critical on-farm irrigation systems.
- Corisav Inc. received EC$1.109 692 to rehabilitate the Newtown and Fond Cole Fish Landing Sites and retrofit a facility in Portsmouth for a new animal feed mill.
- Regional Contractors Inc. was awarded EC$1.402, 045 for the rehabilitation and construction of boat slipways at Stowe, Scotts Head, and San Sauveur.
- OYO Construction Ltd. secured two contracts totaling over EC$1.15 million for the rehabilitation of Segments 4 and 11 of the Waitukubuli National Trail, enhancing eco-tourism and agricultural access routes.
- ADA Trucking Services Ltd. was awarded EC$458,947 for the refurbishment of the Roseau Multi-Purpose Packhouse to improve market access and strengthen the national food supply chain.
- Auto Trade Ltd. secured a contract for EC$98,400 for the supply of resin required for the construction of 54 fiber-reinforced plastic boats.
- Bertley Carrette received an additional EC$115,000 to construct five more fiberglass-reinforced plastic boats, bringing his total contract value to EC$415,000.
- Maxroy Trading Ltd. will provide greenheart timber valued at EC$199,189 for the rehabilitation works on the Waitukubuli National Trail.
- The EALCRP is being implemented with a budget of USD25 million (EC$67 million), supplemented by an additional USD8 million (EC$25 million) through the Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC). The project focuses on four key areas: restoring agricultural livelihoods, strengthening infrastructure and institutions, enhancing climate resilience, and ensuring effective project management.