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How Dominica, Botswana and Suriname are working to capitalize on their natural resources without jeopardizing them... Tourism might not be the ultimate answer to poverty and economic woes, but it is a major boon for places around the world that suffer from a lack of natural resources or industry. For instance, tourism is a hugely important industry in the Caribbean. Without flocks of resort-goers, nations in this part of the world would have to rely more heavily on agriculture, leaving their... Read Full Story

ONE ROOM SHACK, the debut poetry publication from Delroy Nesta Williams, comes from a special place, his heart. And within his heart is a myriad of issues and ideas that were egging to get out. ONE ROOM SHACK can be described in one short phrase, simply special. Special not only because it is the first book from the author but also as a dedication to the “mothers” that have influenced Nesta’s life. The poems address various issues including poverty, failure, personal struggle, “faith and... Read Full Story

Activities to mark this year’s thirty-third anniversary of Independence was formerly launched at press conference at the Government Information Service studio and carried live on Channel seven on both MARPIN 2k4 and SAT Telecoms on Friday, September 2, 2011 and on DBS Radio. The activities, which will run from Sunday September 18th to Friday November 4th, 2011, will be held under the theme “Celebrating Thirty-Three – Joining Hands in Unity.” Addressing Fridays’ function, the Hon. Minister for... Read Full Story

Residents of Silver Lake are expressing their heart-felt gratitude to the government of Dominica, who pledge to construct a housing project in the area. For over thirty-two years, Silver Lake residents have been living in deplorable living conditions since the passage of Hurricane David. However, Honourable Minister for Housing, Reginald Austrie, announced last week that the Government of Dominica will soon be undertaking the much-needed housing project in the community. “For a while now, the... Read Full Story

The $100-million West Coast Road Project is progressing smoothly with some areas of the project currently 100 percent complete and most others at an advanced stage of construction, according to Manager for China Railway 17 Bureau Company Ltd (CR17) Hao and other officials from the company led members of the media on a site tour of the project Friday, stopping at some of the particularly pivotal sections of the Portsmouth to Roseau road, currently undergoing repair and upgrade. Stops included... Read Full Story

SVDP USA Annual Friends Of The Poor® Walk - September 24, 2011 or September 25, 2011 (Rain Date)... SVdP Diocesan Councils, District Councils and parish-based Conferences throughout the United States are invited and strongly encouraged to participate. Money raised at the local level will be credited and used locally in direct service to the poor. The Friends of the Poor® Walk promises to substantially involve both the media and the general public in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s active... Read Full Story

Residents of the Carib Territory now have a brand new health care facility. The Salybia Health Centre was officially opened on Wednesday, 10th August, 2011. The official opening ceremony was attended by Hon Acting Prime Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore, Hon Acting Health Minister, Justina Charles, Hon Opposition Leader, Hector John, other government officials, representatives of the sponsors, Carib Chief, Garnet Joseph, and members of the Carib council and residents of the community. The Acting... Read Full Story

If you enjoys world music, experiencing new cultures and feasting on delicious food, then the Dominica’s 15th World Creole Music Festival might just be the perfect experience for you. Under the tagline “Make a Memory, Come Dance With Us“, this year’s World Creole Music Festival promises three exciting nights of pulsating rhythms, featuring some of the best local and international bands of creole music. Ali Campbell –the legendary voice of UB40, Jean-Phillipe Marthely & Joceline Beroard... Read Full Story

ROSEAU, Dominica, Wednesday August 10, 2011 – Government has given the nod for West Indies Power (WIP) to drill in the Soufriere Valley in search of geothermal energy reserves. It has given approval to WIP’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIA), which enables the company to begin exploratory drilling in order to determine conditions of the geothermal reservoir in the area. “WIP is pleased to have been granted the right be able to begin drilling in Soufriere,” said CEO of the power... Read Full Story

The Government of the People's Republic of China has made available a first tranche of funds for the construction of forty one (41) houses in the Carib Territory. Hon Housing Minister, Reginald Austrie, confirmed this during an interview with GIS News this week. Just last year, Government announced that the PRC Government had offered to finance the construction of the houses for the island's indigenous people. The Housing Minister said that the sites have already been identified and tenders... Read Full Story