Dominica: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit conducted a press conference on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room where he outlined several major national achievements and priorities. During the press conference, he highlighted steady progress across key sectors.
Among the updates, the Prime Minister announced the commissioning of Dominica’s geothermal power plant that marks a significant step towards sustainable and renewable energy development.
First Nation In Region To Bring Geothermal Energy
Dominica’s geothermal energy project is entering a critical commissioning phase with government officials are saying recent power interruptions are linked to ongoing testing required before the plant can begin full commercial operations.
Engineers are now carrying out system calibration and integration work as the facility is prepared for activation, marking a key step in the country’s push towards renewable energy and long-term transformation of its electricity sector.
Prime Minister Skerrit stated that Dominica is the first nation in this region to bring geothermal energy onto its national grid. And being first means that they are walking a path no one before them has walked. He said, “I do not minimize the inconvenience these outages have caused, but I ask for people’s understanding as the thieving difficulties of these recent weeks are the cost of doing something new.”
He added that when this work will be complete, they will have lower electricity rates, greater reliability, and a Dominica that is no longer at the mercy of imported fuel.
Geothermal Power Plant To Provide Long Term Benefit
Government remains confident in the project and its long-term benefits. While the officials acknowledge the inconvenience caused by recent outages, commissioning a project of this scale requires rigorous testing to ensure that when the plant enters commercial operation, it does so safely, reliably and efficiently.
The long-term benefits of the geothermal project are expected to remain significant despite the temporary disruptions experienced during the commissioning phase. The renewable energy initiative is projected to reduce Dominica’s dependence on imported fuel while delivering a more stable and sustainable electricity supply for consumers.
Since electricity generation has begun in March, technicians have been working through a series of technical challenges tied to the synchronization of newly installed systems with the national grid. This has resulted in occasional outages as engineers refine and adjust the setup ahead of full-scale operations.
Considering this, PM Skerrit said that these issues are being identified, addressed, and resolved as part of the commissioning process. In addition to the geothermal power plant itself, commissioning is also underway for the associated substation, the 33 KV underground transmission line, the Fond Cole substation and the Fond Cole battery energy storage system. All of which must operate seamlessly as an integrated power system.
Government is grateful to the public for its patience as work continues on the project which represents a major investment in Dominica’s energy future.
More Insight On Other Progressive Projects
PM Skerrit further mentioned that the government has secured a $70.2 million investment through the Dominica Climate Resilience and Recovery Plan (DOMCREP) to enhance the nation’s resilience against climate-related challenges. Preparations are also underway for the 2026-27 National Budget, with a focus on economic stability and development.
Dr. Skerrit also talked about the additional measures to strengthen the Citizenship by Investment Programme that were presented, alongside updates on hurricane season preparedness. In healthcare, Dominica achieved a historic milestone with the successful completion of its first locally performed brain tumour surgery.