Dominica
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Takes A Bride
Category: Dominica Written by Official Release
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit married Melissa Poponne “his sweetheart for many years” on Saturday, according to an official statement.
Dominica To Offer Scholarships To Local Carifta Games Medalists
Category: Dominica Written by CMC
The Dominican government has offered two of the country’s CARIFTA gold medalists, Luan Gabriel and Shanee Angol, scholarships through to university education.
Add a commentDominica Declares National State of Mourning For Chavez
Category: Dominica Written by CMC
The Dominica government Tuesday night declared a national state of mourning in honour of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who died earlier following a long battle with cancer.
Add a commentMajor Dominica Drug Bust
Category: Dominica Written by CMC
Four people, including a Colombian national, have been detained by police following the seizure of 70 kilogrammes of cocaine on a boat off the west coast of the island on Monday.
Add a commentDominica To Address Access To The Island During Three Day Conference
Category: Dominica Written by Discover Dominica
Discover Dominica Authority will be hosting an Access Conference at the Fort Young Hotel from September 25 to 27, 2012 - the first of its kind in the Eastern Caribbean. This Conference will bring together key stakeholders and engage the support of Caribbean carriers to develop a holistic approach to improving intra-regional and international access to Dominica whilst enhancing the viability of the carriers.
Dominica Embarks On A Campaign To Drive Returning Dominicans For Festivals
Category: Dominica Written by Discover Dominica Authority
The Discover Dominica Authority launches a new initiative called the "Bring a Friend Campaign", which is expected to drive returning Dominicans and their friends to the island during the island's flagship events. The campaign is geared towards encouraging the Dominican community abroad to "bring a friend" when they travel to Dominica for the World Creole Music Festival and Carnival. The DDA has partnered with hotels, restaurants, car rentals, tour operators and other companies to provide discounts on their services for 2 weeks during the festive season.
Last Chance to Apply for International Massage Therapy Diploma In Dominica
Category: Dominica Written by Terri Henry
With greater awareness on the necessity of preventative health care, many individuals utilise massage therapy on a regular basis for its numerous benefits. The local Dominican population and tourists seek holistic treatments delivered by qualified therapists. However at present there are only a handful of such professionals and the industry can not realise its maximum growth potential.
Lasana Sekou Gives Workshop In Dominica At Literary Festival
Category: Dominica Written by Jacqueline Sample
Lasana M. Sekou returned to St Martin on Monday from Dominica where he participated in the Nature Island Literary Festival and Book Fair in Roseau. The festival invited Sekou to read his fictions and poetry; and to conduct the workshop on “How to Get Published” with co-facilitator Dr. Irving Andre, said Alwin Bully, director of the book fair.
Dominica On Track For Geothermal Plant By 2014
Category: Dominica Written by Media Release
The Dominica government is exploring the possibility of constructing a geothermal plant in the Roseau Valley in keeping with a policy of developing a carbon negative economy by the year 2020. And, Dominica could have a geothermal power plant in operation by 2014 Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told parliament.
Chances – A Place Of Safety for Children From All Forms OF Abuse
Category: Dominica Written by Abena Terrell
A place of safety for children at risk was officially opened in Chance, Jimmit a little over a year ago. The over three million dollar facility dubbed “ Chances” is home to about thirty children who have been victims of psychological, physical or sexual abuse for a maximum of six months.
Dominica’s Cultural Officials Offer Support To Antiguan Thriller
Category: Dominica Written by Golden Media
An audience of movie lovers, cultural and government officials came out last Friday, May 11 to watch supernatural thriller The Skin at the Arawak Cultural Centre in Dominica. The screening of The Skin, the fourth feature from HAMAFilms Antigua, was organised by the Discover Dominica Authority and the Dominica Film Commission.
The Skin Brings The Supernatural Home To Dominica
Category: Dominica Written by Nerissa Golden
Dominica is no stranger to talk of the supernatural and so this Friday’s showing of The Skin is coming close to home. Howard and Mitzi Allen of HAMAFilms Antigua and the duo behind the supernatural thriller The Skin are the guests of the Dominica Film Commission and the Discover Dominica Authority as part of DOMFESTA.
Eco-Living in Dominica: An Interview With Richard Newton, Director of Green Building Systems
Category: Dominica Written by Terri Henry
With the diminishing resources of fossil fuels and high energy prices many people around the world are looking towards renewable energy sources. Similarly there is a small but gradually increasing trend towards green building techniques which can range from LEED certified skyscrapers to humble eco-cottages. One man in Dominica who is at the forefront of the green revolution is Richard Newton, a green building and renewable energy specialist. I was intrigued at the scope of his work and went to meet him on site at a project he is currently working on – a 25 solar panel electricity system for the Community High School just outside of Roseau Dominica. Here is our interview:
2013 New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship For Dominicans
Category: Dominica Written by Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for awards offered under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) , funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme to pursue post-graduate studies towards a Doctor's or Master's Degree for the academic year commencing February 2013.
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