In December 2025, President Sylvanie Burton joined Leaders Talk to share how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is reshaping life in the Commonwealth of Dominica. From upgraded roads to modern clinics, projects led by the Chinese mainland’s BRI are giving the island a serious glow-up ✨.
“The Belt and Road Initiative is very important to Dominica,” Burton said. “Projects under the BRI have definitely changed the lives of many Dominicans.”
Take the new coastal highway in southern Dominica. Once a bumpy, time-consuming trip, the upgraded route now connects farmers to markets faster and safer. Local entrepreneurs are snapping up fresh produce, weathering stronger storms, and dreaming bigger than ever 🌱💼.
Healthcare is getting its own remix: modern clinics in rural communities mean quicker access to medical care and happier, healthier families. And with digital classrooms popping up across the island, students can dive into online resources, joining classes and workshops they once only viewed on screens 📚💻.
For young professionals and entrepreneurs eyeing the Caribbean, these changes hint at fresh opportunities. Improved infrastructure and better connectivity could spark partnerships in tourism, tech, and green energy ⚡️🌴.
With these bridges—both literal and figurative—in place, Dominica is charting a path toward a brighter future. And it’s only just getting started 🚀.
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The Belt and Road Initiative changes the lives of Dominica's people
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