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Project Designed to Ensure the Smooth Functioning of CSME in Dominica Enters Another Phase With Visi

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Roseau, Dominica – August 12, 2009….. A Team from the CSME Unit, the CARICOM Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) and the OECS Secretariat will be in Dominica on August 13th and 14th as work continues on a project aimed at ensuring the smooth implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) in the country.

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WORLD CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL IS AN EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL AND TOURISM VALUE

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Maxi Priest, Morgan Heritage, Sweet Mickey, Patrick St. Eloi and Swinging Stars among acts to perform at the 13th WCMF from October 30th to Nov 1st

 

digicel_presents_cheque_13wcmf_launch.jpgRoseau, Dominica – August 12, 2009….. In delivering the feature address at the Media Launch of the 13th Annual World Creole Music Festival at the Fort Young Hotel on Tuesday evening, Minister for Tourism, Hon. Ian Douglas underscored the real significance of the World Creole Music Festival to Dominica.

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2009 /2010 BUDGET PASSED DURING FIRST MEETING OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE SEVENTH PARLIAMENT

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Government receives authorisation to guarantee loans to AID Bank and Government Housing Loans Board in an effort to assist public officers and

stimulate economic activity

 

Roseau, Dominica – August 11, 2009….. During the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the Seventh Parliament, the 2009/2010 Budget was passed. During that Meeting, Parliament gave its approval for Government to guarantee loans to the Dominica Agricultural, Industrial and Development Bank (AID Bank) and the Government Housing Loans Board in furtherance of specific development objectives.

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President Liverpool Responds to Public Discussion on Issues of Governance During Address to Members

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Roseau, Dominica – August 10, 2009……. President of Dominica, His Excellency, Dr. Nicholas Liverpool, D.A.H, O.C.C. used the occasion of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the Seventh Parliament on Friday, July 31, 2009 to respond to the ongoing public discussion on a number of issues related to governance and in particular the role and powers of the President especially following the 1967 Associated Statehood and 1978 Independence Constitution.

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PRIME MINISTER SKERRIT TO PRESENT EC$445.9 MILLION BUDGET TO PARLIAMENT ON FRIDAY

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Roseau, Dominica – July 29, 2009….. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Social Security and National Security, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, will present a $445.8 million Budget to Parliament when it meets for the First Meeting of the Fifth Session at the House of Assembly  in Roseau on Friday, July 31, 2009, starting at 10.00am.

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Hon. John Fabien Reflects on the Contribution of the Late Prime Minister on the Occasion of the Pier

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Roseau, Dominica – July 15, 2009……. On the occasion of the annual Pierre Charles Memorial Day, celebrated on Friday, July 3rd 2009, Parliamentary Representative for the Grand Bay constituency and Minister for Health, Hon. John Fabien, reflected on the enormous contribution of the late Prime Minister to Grand Bay and Dominica as a whole.

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PRIME MINISTER SKERRIT TAKES PUBLIC DIALOGUE ON THE OECS ECONOMIC UNION TO THE DOMINICA ASSOCIATION

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Roseau, Dominica – July 15, 2009……. Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will take the public dialogue on the OECS Economic Union to the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) on Friday, July 17, 2009. The event will take place at the Convent High School auditorium, beginning at 10am.

Since the launching of the public dialogue on the OECS Economic Union in Dominica in April 2008, a number of sensitisation sessions have been held with groups and organisations in furtherance of the Economic Union dialogue. These groups included youth organisations, teachers, farmers, local government bodies, credit unions among others.

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