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Edison James and Mathew Walter at loggerheads
Dominica Correspondent 05.SEP.08
Dominica's Agriculture Minister Mathew Walter is responding to claims by former Prime Minister Edison James that his silence on the agriculture issue in Dominica demonstrates signs of incompetence, impotence and negligence.
James in a statement Thursday called on Government to intervene in assisting farmers, the banana industry and the agricultural sector through an appropriate subsidy for the price of fertilizer which now stands at about $180 per bag. MORE]Complaints to commission must have some salt - Douglas
Dominica Correspondent 05.SEP.08
The recent implementation of the much talked about Integrity in Public Office Act has paved the way for complaints to be brought to the Commission but with some restrictions.
The Minister of Legal Affairs Ian Douglas said while the Commission will not prejudice against any complains brought by any individual, it must hold some salt. MORE]The Minister should intervene - Edison James
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Dominica Correspondent 05.SEP.08
President of the United Workers Party (UWP) Edison James is calling on the Government to intervene in assisting farmers, the banana industry and the agricultural sector through an appropriate subsidy for the price of fertilizer which now stands at about $180 per bag.
He said in the absence of such subsidy, the banana industry and the agricultural sector will suffer severely and may even collapse. MORE] |
Dominican fashion designer to show at the 2nd annual Virgin Islands Fashion Week
 | | Dominicans, Natasha Chasseau (left) and Vern Tonge. |
Dominica Correspondent 04.SEP.08
Swimwear designer, Natasha Chasseau, originally from the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica will present her fall 2008 collection of exotic swimwear and elegant evening gowns at the 2nd annual Virgin Islands Fashion Week being held on St. Thomas from October 9 -13th, 2008.
Miss. Natasha Chasseau is a former model and queen contestant, who knows a thing or two about swimwear and elegant gowns. Tired with the same, simple, uncomfortable, under-designed, boring styles, she decided to launch a line in 2007. The Dominican National uses her artistic talent inherited from her father, creativity, and her passion for fashion, to create luxury designs that are superbly chic. MORE] |
50 new homes for deserving Dominicans
Dominica Correspondent 04.SEP.08
A Venezuelan delegation arrived in Dominica Wednesday morning to survey land for the construction of 50 new homes for deserving Dominicans.
Following a meeting in Venezuela recently the Roosevelt Skerrit Government was offered fifty Petro houses. The Minister of Lands and Housing Reginald Austrie said Government will also be discussing the possibilities of setting up a local factory to manufacture these houses for both local and regional markets. MORE]DBPL forced to restructure
Dominica Correspondent 04.SEP.08
The Dominica Banana Producers Limited (DBPL) said that it has been forced to restructure its corporation.
The DBPL no longer has a say on purchase agreement with a WIBDECO since WINFA FAIRTRADE received the contract in July. Chairman of the DBPL Mr. Richard Charles says they must respond to development in their mystery. MORE] |
Tourism Authority announce new flights for Dominica
Dominica Correspondent 03.SEP.08
The Discover Dominica Tourism Authority today announced that Win Air, Carib Aviation and LIAT, the regional Caribbean airline, have initiated additional non-stop service between several strategic hubs and Dominica.
The regional airports being serviced include St. Lucia's Hewanorra Airport (UVF), St. Lucia George Charles (SLU), Antigua (ANU), St. Maarten (SXM), Dominica Melville Hall (DOM) and Dominica Canefield Airport (DCF), located on the western portion of the island just 10 minutes drive from the capital city of Roseau. MORE]20 designers slated for the 2nd Virgin Islands Fashion Week
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Dominica Correspondent 03.SEP.08
Virgin Islands Fashion Week organizers will from October 9 -13th present the 2nd Annual Virgin Islands Fashion Week. This 5-day multi-cultural event will feature 20 new and established designers from across the Caribbean, USA and Africa who will present their latest collections ranging from street chic to couture at the signature Caribbean Catwalk Runway Show to be held at the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa.
The event will feature former Project Runway contestant and film producer Zulema Griffin alongside Guyanese born, international designer Roger Gary and Bianca Golden, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model. Other designers will come from St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Trinidad, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana and Nigeria. MORE] |
IPO commission sworn in... PM ready to declare assets
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Dominica Correspondent 02.SEP.08
Chairman and members of the Integrity in Public Office Commission took their oaths of allegiance, office and secrecy earlier today at the State House Grounds.
Julian Johnson is the IPO Commission Chairman, while the other members are Archbishop Kelvin Felix, Attorney Alick Lazare, Patricia Englis, Gerard Smith, Sir Brian Alleyne and George Williams. MORE] |
02.SEP.08 Indian River Bridge in Portsmouth completed
02.SEP.08 War of words between PM and Para
02.SEP.08 DFP throws cold water on the PDM statements of a possible alliance
01.SEP.08 Vehicle plunges 215 feet
01.SEP.08 Integrity in Public Office Act comes into effect today
01.SEP.08 Coach Kentish pleased with Under-13 development
01.SEP.08 Dominica launches new website
01.SEP.08 Hodge shortlisted for Windward Islands tournament
29.AUG.08 Dominica stands firm with EPA
29.AUG.08 CXC results not yet officially released
29.AUG.08 Dominicans vote this weekend
28.AUG.08 Battle underway for the top position at DBS
28.AUG.08 CAPTURED!
27.AUG.08 PSU rejects Government's offer of salary increase
27.AUG.08 WCMF ticket prices too high
27.AUG.08 Dominica ready to implement the IPO Act - Douglas
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