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From hurricane recovery to sustainable growth, Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is betting on stronger collaboration with China. In an exclusive interview with Leaders Talk, Skerrit shared how China's support helped rebuild the Caribbean nation after 2017's devastating Hurricane Maria—a disaster that wiped out 90% of infrastructure and left the economy in tatters.
\"China stepped up when we needed it most,\" Skerrit said, highlighting Beijing's contributions to Dominica's agriculture revival and healthcare upgrades under the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). The PM also praised Chinese President Xi Jinping's leadership in addressing climate change, calling it a \"real existential threat\" for island nations like Dominica.
With plans to become the world's first climate-resilient nation by 2030, Dominica is collaborating with China on renewable energy projects and eco-tourism—a key sector for its post-hurricane economy. Skerrit emphasized: \"China is a true friend who understands our challenges and invests in our future.\"
As small states navigate global warming and economic shifts, this partnership offers a blueprint for South-South cooperation. Will more Caribbean nations follow Dominica's green growth model? Stay tuned!
From hurricane recovery to sustainable growth, Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is betting on stronger collaboration with China. In an exclusive interview with Leaders Talk, Skerrit shared how China's support helped rebuild the Caribbean nation after 2017's devastating Hurricane Maria—a disaster that wiped out 90% of infrastructure and left the economy in tatters.
\"China stepped up when we needed it most,\" Skerrit said, highlighting Beijing's contributions to Dominica's agriculture revival and healthcare upgrades under the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). The PM also praised Chinese President Xi Jinping's leadership in addressing climate change, calling it a \"real existential threat\" for island nations like Dominica.
With plans to become the world's first climate-resilient nation by 2030, Dominica is collaborating with China on renewable energy projects and eco-tourism—a key sector for its post-hurricane economy. Skerrit emphasized: \"China is a true friend who understands our challenges and invests in our future.\"
As small states navigate global warming and economic shifts, this partnership offers a blueprint for South-South cooperation. Will more Caribbean nations follow Dominica's green growth model? Stay tuned! 
