Roseau, Dominica– May 20, 2010……… Attorney General, Hon. Francine Baron Royer has stated that contrary to opinions being expressed in the public domain, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Alix Boyd Knights did act in accordance with the Dominica Constitution and the Standing Orders of the House of Assembly when she announced that the Marigot and Salisbury seats had become vacant.
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How can we bridge the gap between Government and Diaspora?
The Dominican Diaspora has been stuck in a ‘vogue continuum’ and continues to employ a ‘transient’ status of meaningless relevance with regard to Dominica and its Governing body of the day! The sooner Governments (around the Caribbean), and Dominica in particular, understand the importance and potential of this valuable and untapped resource, the sooner they will mature and flourish in representation of the economic advancement they “so” desire.
Continue readingCaribbean Tourism Organization thanks BA for support
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has thanked British Airways and all BA staff for their commitment to keeping all flights operating to and from Gatwick airport throughout the previous and pending strike periods.
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CARICOM seeking to broaden relationships in response to Global challenges says Trade Minister
Roseau, Dominica– May 11, 2010……… Chairman of the 13th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), Dominica’s Trade Minister, Hon. Dr. John Colin McIntyre has indicated that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is seeking to broaden its relationships with Third Countries and Groups of Countries in response to the new challenges in the international global community.
Dr. McIntyre made the statement at a press conference following the conclusion of the 13th meeting of the COFCOR which was held in Dominica for the first time from May 5-6, 2010.
Continue readingHundreds witness official opening of most modern primary school in Dominica
Roseau, Dominica– May 10, 2010……… After many years of having to attend classes in an old and dilapidated school at the mercy of the vagaries of the Atlantic Ocean, hundreds of excited school children, as well as teachers, parents and villagers turned up for the grand official opening of the new San Sauveur Primary School on Wednesday, April 28th 2010.
Continue readingREGIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CHAIRMAN WANTS ACTION TO PROTECT AGAIST IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
The Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hon. John Maginley, said that strong, decisive action will help protect the region’s invaluable natural assets.
In an address at the opening of the 11th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC-11) here on Sunday night, Mr. Maginley also reminded delegates that, like other regions in the world, the
THE RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE TODAY WITH VENEZUELA WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE BOLD ACTIONS
Roseau, Dominica- May 7, 2010………Dominica’s Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency, Dr. Philbert Aaron has stated that the relationship that Dominica now enjoys with Venezuela would not have been possible without the bold actions of Simon Bolivar who liberated Venezuela and Latin America from Spanish colonial rule.
Continue readingINTERNATIONAL TRENDS EXPERT DANIEL LEVINE BRINGING TRAVEL AND TOURISM FUTURE TRENDS TO THE CARIBBEAN
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OFFICIAL FUNERAL FOR THE LATE KELLEB LAURENT FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
The Government of Dominica has decided that Mr. Kelleb John Laurent will be given an official funeral on Wednesday, May 12th 2010. The Government has declared a day of mourning next Wednesday as a mark of respect for the late Mr. Kelleb Laurent, former Member of the House of Assembly and cricketer.
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