Dr. Ester Figueroa of Jamaica says unsustainable tourism development has negatively impacted the environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of several Caribbean countries.
The award-winning documentary film writer is currently on island to premier her documentary film “Jamaica for sale” to the Dominican public. Dr. Figueroa says large scale developments are not beneficial to developing countries [...]
November 30, 2009 | 128 views |
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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, will confer an Honorary Degree on The University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of Cave Hill Campus, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles at a Special Congregation in the Great Hall of the University on Friday November 27, 2009.
Sir Hilary has stated that [...]
November 30, 2009 | 259 views |
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Election campaign intensified over the weekend as the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) officially launched three of its new candidates.
DLP candidate for the Soufriere constituency Same Martin was officially launched Sunday. Martin will replace Ian Pinard who has chosen to bow out [...]
November 29, 2009 | 167 views |
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Its first major political rally in the lead up to the December 18 2009 general elections did not draw a huge crowd. But the Dominica Freedom Party Rally in lagoon in Roseau on Friday night showed that the party is alive and well and serious about challenging the Dominica Labour party for the government. [...]
November 29, 2009 | 433 views |
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The Red Hot Labour Victory train rolled into St.Joseph on Saturday to launch the Dominica Labour Party candidate for St.Joeph Kelver Darroux. Darroux who replaced outgoing Foreign Affairs Minister Vince Henderson as the DLP candidate for the St.Joseph Constituency is the youngest of the candidates contesting the December 18th 2009 polls. St.Joseph is one [...]
November 29, 2009 | 546 views |
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The Red Hot Labour Party train made in pit stop on Friday in the heart of the United Workers Party Country-Marigot for the launching of their candidate Dayton Baptiste to contest that seat. Marigot has been held by the the UWP for the past fifteen (15) years and is not likely to capitulate in this [...]
November 29, 2009 | 334 views |
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Thousands of screaming supports, well wishers and curious onlookers crowded the Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard on the Bayfront to witness the launching of Alvin ‘Alo’ Bernard, the Dominica Labour Party candidate for the Roseau Central Constituency. The development economist who was born and bred in the city promised to continue the urban renewal [...]
November 29, 2009 | 303 views |
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Although not attracting a huge crowd (as seen in recent campaign events), the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) put to rest last night any doubts that it was ready for the general elections or a serious contender for the government.
Under pressure to field candidates in the wake of the snap election called by Prime Minister Roosevelt [...]
November 28, 2009 | 159 views |
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President of the Gospel Mission National Ladies Fellowship, Patricia Blaize, says the theme for this year’s Women’s Conference –Empowering Women to Grow in Grace and Knowledge-is timely in view of the current socio-economic challenges facing Dominica.
Blaize highlighted the global economic downturn and its impact on families, separation and divorce, an upsurge in crime and violence [...]
November 28, 2009 | 101 views |
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President of the United Workers Party Edison James says moves by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to silence the opposition “is one of the first steps in what is called a Gestapo state”.
James made the statement earlier this week during a silent mini protest staged by the UWP outside the premises of the state-owned DBS radio [...]
November 27, 2009 | 136 views |
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