The Waitukubuli National Trail Project (WNTP) has entered the implementation phase with the commencement of a series of training programmes in Trail Construction and Maintenance […]
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HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION FROM VENEZUELA TO VISIT DOMINICA
Roseau, Dominica – February 13, 2008………A high level delegation from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is expected in Dominica today on a one- day visit.
The visit is intended to strengthen the bonds of friendship and solidarity between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Representatives from both sides are also expected to discuss the plethora of projects and initiatives currently being financed by the Venezuelan government in Dominica.
Continue readingPRESIDENT DR. NICHOLAS LIVERPOOL EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FROM THE EUROPEAN CO
Roseau, Dominica – February 11, 2008……………………President of Dominica, His Excellency, Dr. Nicholas
The President made the remarks on Monday on the occasion of the Presentation of Credentials by His Excellency, Valeriano Diaz, new Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
Continue readingECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN CARIFORUM AND EU WILL BENEFIT BOTH SIDES SAYS NEW AMBASSADOR
Roseau, Dominica – February 11, 2008…………………….The Economic Partnership Agreement(EPA) between the European Union and CARIFORUM offers an opportunity for both sides to strengthen trade. […]
Continue readingPM SKERRIT AT WINDSOR PARK AS DOMINICA HOLDS BARBADOS 1-1 IN FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QUALIFYER
Roseau, Dominica – February 7, 2008………… Dominica’s Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit was among thousands of Dominicans who gathered at the new Windsor Park Sports […]
Continue readingDOMINICA GOVERNMENT’S RECOVERY EFFORTS BOOSTED AS IMF APPROVES US$3.3 MILLION IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANC
Roseau, Dominica – February 7, 2008…………The efforts of the Dominica Government to return the country to
This information was revealed in a press release by the IMF issued on February 5, 2008.
On August 17, 2007 Hurricane Dean struck Dominica, causing widespread damage to the agricultural sector and significant damage to the island’s infrastructure. The damage caused by Hurricane Dean is estimated at 20 percent of Gross Domestic Product ($162 million).
Economic Growth is estimated to have slowed to 1 percent in 2007, mainly as a result of the devastating impact of Hurricane Dean on the economy, while the loss in export earnings in 2007 and 2008 is estimated at 4 percent of GDP.
Continue readingWALTER’S REITERATES GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO FARMS ALONG WEST COAST
Roseau, Dominica – February 6, 2008………… Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and
The Minister gave that commitment to farmers along the West Coast during a tour of their farms recently. The Minister visited farmers at Milton, Syndicate and Grand Savanne, his third visit to farmers’ holdings in different parts of the country since his appointment as Minister for Agriculture in October, 2007.
At a Town Hall Meeting in Coulibistrie at the end of the farm visits, Hon. Matthew Walter outlined the significant financial resources being invested in the sector.
Continue readingPRIME MINISTER SKERRIT REPORTS ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE OF 2008
The Dominican Leader, who is also Chairman of the OECS Authority, made the announcement at his first press conference for the New Year, 2008 held at the Financial Centre recently.
According to Hon. Skerrit, he was given the mandate by his OECS colleague Heads to engage friendly governments and organisations with a view to raising the required financing to build a new headquarters for the OECS Secretariat in Castries, St. Lucia.
Continue readingTHOUSANDS BENEFIT AS INCOME TAX RELIEF MEASURES TAKE EFFECT
Roseau, Dominica – January 31, 2008…… Thousands of
A taxpayer earning $1500 per month will be $600 a year better off as a result of the income tax adjustment. A person earning $2000 per month will be $720 a year better off, while an individual earning $2500 a month will be $840 a year better off.
A taxpayer earning $3000 per month will be $1260 per year better off while one earning $4000 a month will be $1700 a year better off.
In addition, as a result of the increase in the non-taxable personal allowance, an additional 1,036 persons will no longer pay any income tax. Taking into account those persons who have filed returns with the Inland Revenue Division (IRD), the total number of exempt persons is a minimum of 3,149.
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