The Dominica National Council of Women and the Bureau of Gender Affairs has joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day today.
A women’s rally at 5pm today at the Arawak house of culture will form part of the day’s activities.
There will be addresses, Testimonies, and songs. The theme is:” Equal Rights, Equal [...]
March 8, 2010 | 15 views |
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In Observance of Francophone Month and the 40th anniversary of the International Francophone Organization, Alliance Française de la Dominique, will on Thursday 4th March 2010, host and present Martiniquan Actor, Eric Delor, at the Alliance Française de La Dominique, with “De la Race en Amérique” (Race in America) – a live performance of [...]
March 3, 2010 | 32 views |
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Two LIME customers can now pack their suitcases and get ready to be entertained VIP-style at Beyonce’s Concert in Trinidad & Tobago. In Dominica, 25 year old Krystal Henderson of Goodwill had the magic formula that won her not only concert tickets but two airline tickets compliments LIAT and all of the attending VIP [...]
February 19, 2010 | 53 views |
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Dominican born, Bronx bred Marie-claire; as well as Nelly Stharre, a Dominican who has called Kingston home for the last 15 years, will both be performing on the final night of the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Trewlany this Saturday January 30th.
Marie-claire is an Italian-trained opera singer who has performed at Carnegie [...]
January 30, 2010 | 87 views |
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Dominicans turned out in large numbers to witness the official opening of Dominica’s carnival-The Real Mass.
Hundreds of patrons paraded the streets on Saturday, displaying costumes while the participants of various shows introduced themselves to the public.
Director of the Dominica Festivals Committee Alwin Bully told the official ceremony at the Festival City in Pottersville on Saturday [...]
January 25, 2010 | 46 views |
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Dominica’s sole electricity provider DOMLEC has announced its sponsorship of Carnival queen contestant Crystal Fagan.
Communications and Marketing Manager of DOMLEC Adina Bellot Valentine made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday where DOMLEC announced its contributions of over $40 000 to the culture, arts and sporting sectors.
Meantime General Manager of DOMLEC Colin Cover says [...]
January 22, 2010 | 62 views |
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As final preparations are being made to hold a state funeral for the late Former President of Dominica and Speaker of the House of Assembly Crispin Sorhaindo later today, a number of prominent individuals have been remembering his contribution to Dominica.
Sorhaindo died at his home last week, at the age of 78, following a battle [...]
January 17, 2010 | 72 views |
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Telecommunications Company Land Internet Mobile Entertainment (LIME) will be the headline sponsor of Stardom Tent 2010.
The sponsorship totaling $50 000 will be made available to Stardom calypso tent in both cash and kind.
Country Manager of LIME Dominica Jeffrey Baptiste says the company remains committed to its corporate social responsibilities.
“Cooperate social responsibility is a key component [...]
January 6, 2010 | 190 views |
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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 | 126 views |
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Kareen George of Dominica was on of the competitors who vied to be the grand prize winner of $5000.00 at the 3rd Annual Halibornage Rotaract Regional spelling bee competition held in Antigua and Barbuda on November 14th 2009.
The competition was tense with participants from St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and Antigua [...]
November 18, 2009 | 118 views |
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