Fellow Dominicans,
As we celebrate another Year of Independence, we are reminded of the many challenges which we continue to face as a Community, a People and a Nation. Those of us who witnessed our attainment of political Independence may have thought that by now, after thirty-one years, those challenges would somehow have diminished. However, quite [...]
October 29, 2009 | 113 views |
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This was the situation for a female driver who lost control of her CRV and drove this afternoon onto the stony beach in Taru. The Vehicle appeared to have tumbled down and flipped over an undisclosed number of times – and then finally settling down on its wheels. Reports have not reached us as to [...]
October 28, 2009 | 265 views |
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The Dominica Freedom Party is happy that fully five years after the submission of a draft Diaspora Policy Paper by Dominicans living abroad that Government will be finally engaging visiting Dominicans on this matter.
We are happy that finally recognition will be given to the important role that overseas Dominicans can play in the development of [...]
October 28, 2009 | 184 views |
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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica’s development cannot be left to government alone.
He told the official opening of LIME’s annual Creole in the Park on Monday, that other citizens should emulate the cooperate leadership demonstrated by the telecommunications company.
“We have always been grateful for the many years that you have been here, investing in education, [...]
October 28, 2009 | 68 views |
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Chairman of the Dominica Banana Producers Limited (DBPL) Luke Prevost is calling on stakeholders to assist in uplifting the confidence in local farmers.
He says despite the obstacles, the confidence of farmers in the banana industry must be rebuilt in order to sustain the banana industry.
Prevost was addressing the 7th Annual General Meeting of the DBPL [...]
October 28, 2009 | 58 views |
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Health officials here say the H1N! Pandemic or Swine Flu is on the rise and is expected to increase further over the Independence season.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Johnson confirmed that Dominica has thirty-six (36) cases of the Swine Flu. “Dominica recorded thirty-six (36) confirmed cases but obviously these numbers could be much higher since [...]
October 28, 2009 | 55 views |
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Fellow Dominicans,
I greet you on the commemoration of the Thirty-First Anniversary of our Independence.
As we proudly celebrate this event we need to give thanks to Almighty God for bringing us thus far and to congratulate ourselves for the progress that we have made in our social, political, cultural and economic development.
We as a people and [...]
October 28, 2009 | 49 views |
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The Portsmouth Market came alive to the pulsating sounds of sweet Creole music and dazzling madrass as patrons converged on the market for this year’s Market Day With a Difference in Portsmouth. Apart from the usual government speeches, the spotlight was thrown on the farmers and vendors and their contribution to the northern town’s [...]
October 27, 2009 | 170 views |
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The twin communities of Giraudel and Eggleston-the Flower Garden of Dominica- hosted Heritage Day this year on Sunday. Community Development Minister Loreen Bannis said the communities are well placed to host the activity. A number of activities including a church service, flower show and cultural gala highlighted the event. The iconic [...]
October 27, 2009 | 166 views |
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Acting Minister of Agriculture Dr. Colin McIntyre says diversification is a critical factor in the restoration of the banana industry.
Dr. McIntyre says with the level of investments now being placed in the agricultural sector it is now the opportune time to establish a productive industry.
He was addressing the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Dominica Banana [...]
October 27, 2009 | 73 views |
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