The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (GOCD) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to US$750 000 towards the cost of Improving Climate Resilient Land Use Planning and Institutional Strengthening of the Physical Planning Division Technical Assistance Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under contracts procured under this project. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOCD and upon approval by CDB and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOCD shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

Roseau, Dominica - February 24th 2025 – The Housing Recovery Project (HRP), a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, continues to transform lives and restore dignity by providing modern, safe, and secure homes to families across Dominica. More than just housing, the project provides a foundation for families to rebuild their lives with security and confidence, allowing them to focus on their livelihoods, education, and community well-being.

The Commonwealth of Dominica, located in the Lesser Antilles of the Eastern Caribbean, is highly susceptible to hurricanes and significant weather events due to its geographical location and topography. The Atlantic hurricane season, from June 1st to November 30th each year, poses an extreme risk of catastrophic weather events. One such event, the trough system of November 2022, caused severe damage to the island, necessitating the relocation of affected individuals from the east coast.

Following the November 2022 trough, which caused significant devastation along the East coast of Dominica, particularly in San Sauveur, Petite Soufriere, and Good Hope, the need for a permanent relocation site became evident due to widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. The relocation required selecting a site outside the affected areas and in a low hazard zone, with these communities previously earmarked for relocation following Tropical Storm Erika in 2015.