ANALYSIS RICKEY SINGH search for a new secretary general and an improved governance system for the Caribbean Community (Caricom) have come at a very challenging time for some Heads of Government of the 37-year-old regional economic integration movement. Here in Jamaica, Prime Minister Bruce Golding, current chairman of the Community until February 2011, felt compelled to go on the offensive against a new wave of sharp criticisms of his Government's earlier involvement with a United States law...Read Full Story
Carrington sparks questions on labour mobility and help for Haiti RICKEY SINGH CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington last week chose to raise hopes - amid prevailing disappointments - for progress in the "free movement of Caricom nationals" of the dozen countries participating in the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) project. The optimism expressed by the secretary general has, however, to be considered in the context of caveats that serve to underscore the recognised need for...Read Full Story
ANALYSIS RICKEY SINGH THE latest example of amusing buck-passing, or how to avoid taking political responsibility as leaders for advancing the goals of the Caribbean Community, emerged from a meeting in Grenada last Wednesday of five Caricom prime ministers and two foreign ministers. Comprising a committee mandated to deal with the critical issue of improving governance of the affairs of the 37-year-old community, the participants were mindful to reflect customary caution in decisions taken...Read Full Story
Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has told the international community that Dominica is prepared to provide water to countries around the world in need of such a valuable resource. Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, in an interview with South-South News’ Allan Capper in New York last week, said Dominica has an abundance of water and has the capacity to export millions of water on a daily basis. “We have the capacity to export millions of gallons of water on a daily basis. We are...Read Full Story
The Hon. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Roosevelt Skerrit on Wednesday presented to parliament an over four hundred million dollar budget for the financial year ending June 30, 2012. The theme of this year's presentation was "Pursuing the Path to Growth - Being Responsive Yet Responsible. Just as in last year's presentation, the Dominica Leader once again repeated calls for a change of attitude towards their country and its development “We have to make a seismic shift in the way we...Read Full Story
News dominicaDisarray in Guyana cricket management benefits DominicaNews dominicaOn Sunday Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica announced that a decision had been taken to have the third test scheduled for April 23 – 27, 2012 to be moved to Dominica's Windsor Park Stadium. However, this has not been confirmed by the WIBC ...and more »
After the tram ride and hike to Trafalgar Falls, I was ready for a lunch of grilled chicken washed down by the local beer, Kubuli, at the Papillote Wilderness Retreat, which, hidden as it ... "Now that's where the real scenery is."
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BRENTWOOD — As part of the Global 4-H network, the Rockingham County Next Step Teen Club is planning a trip to Dominica during the April school vacation in 2013. The group has been in contact with Dominica youth and Peace Corp volunteers in ...
(WICB) Roseau, Dominica – Devendra Bishoo had a successful start to the 2012 Regional 4 Day competition with a brilliant eight-wicket match haul for Guyana as they beat Leewards Islands last weekend at Windsor Park in Dominica. The leg-spinner, who had ...