DPSU General Secretary Thomas Letang is now calling for greater effort toward regional integration2/26/2016 General Secretary of the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU), Thomas Letang, says more efforts have to be made at regional integration.
While the Caricom Single Market & Economy (CSME) has been established, Letang says Caricom citizens still face persecution, when travelling from one ‘Member State’ to another.
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President of the Builders and Contractors Association of Dominica, Anthony Leblanc informed the media that the main objective for the association’s new executive, is to get the procurement act enforced, increase education among members, collaborate with hotels, stakeholders and government on various projects, and to obtain employment for its contractors.
Here is President of the Builders & Contractors Association of Dominica, Anthony Leblanc. DPSU General Secretary has called for a stop to political victimization and character assassination2/26/2016 DPSU General Secretary Thomas Letang has called for a stop to victimization and character assassination on island. Letang is of the view that too many times, persons are subject to discriminated, because of their political preferences.
He says this "political culture" being developed in Dominica is not assisting the development of the country. Letang has issued a called to all politicians here to review their role. Curtis ‘Shakes’ Richards of Newtown pleads guilty to possession of firearms without valid license2/25/2016 Curtis ‘Shakes’ Richards, of Newtown has pleaded guilty to possession of firearms without a valid license. He appeared in court today Thursday 25th February 2016. He was asked to pay $20,000 before the end the day, or face six months in prison.
Richards was among three people arrested after five guns were found on his premises during a police raid on 23rd February 2016. The other two suspects were released due to lack of evidence against them. According to court reports, during the raid, two Glock pistols, two 9-mm pistols and one .38 automatic pistol were found. The $20,000 fine imposed on Thursday was for one Glock and the .38 pistol. The other three guns carry separate fines and penalties. Q95 will bring you more information on this developing story as it becomes available. Environment Minister says the recent national clean-up successfully removed 800 tonnes of waste2/25/2016 One week after the National Mosquito Reduction Campaign, Health & Environment Minister Dr. Kenneth Darroux says the recent national clean-up campaign was very successful.
He thanked Dominicans for participating in the campaign. He said he was heartened by the citizens’ response, adding that the government cannot do it alone, and all must lend a hand. Darroux reported a total of 400 truckloads, amounting to 800 tonnes of waste material was collected around the island, and brought to the Fond Cole Landfill for disposal. He encourages Dominicans to manage their waste responsibly, to prevent vector borne diseases. Caribbean Development Bank cautiously optimist in projecting growth for Dominica’s economy in 20162/25/2016 Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is cautiously optimist in projecting growth for Dominica’s economy in 2016. The CDB has projected the island’s economy will be among the top three performers in the Caribbean this year. The regional development bank says the top economic performers in 2016 will be the Turks and Caicos, with a growth rate of 5.4%, followed by St. Kitts & Nevis at 4.5% and Dominica with 3.9%.
The CDB pointed out on Wednesday, that 13 of its 10 borrowing member countries are expected to show faster growth this year, as compared to last year while Trinidad & Tobago and Suriname, are expected to experience negative growth. President of the Bank, Dr. William Warren Smith, said he is ‘guardedly optimistic’ about Caribbean economies in 2016, noting they are in a ‘recovery mode.’ “I want to conclude that Caribbean economies are in a recovery mode, and in my view that is fair comment, except this recovery is occurring at a time of great uncertainty, in what is emerging as a topsy-turvy external environment,” he said. “Ladies and gentlemen let me conclude my presentation by saying simply, that I am guardedly optimistic about 2016. Economic recovery remains fragile, but we expect that countries will continue on an upward growth trajectory.” DFP Member Dr. Sam Christian asks Dominicans whether they want any 1 party in office for 50 years2/25/2016 Dr. Sam Christian says many Dominicans have died without experiencing true democracy. He says while talk continues day after day, no change is taking place. He says the finances from the sale of passports are being used to bring voters into the country in order to corrupt election results. He calls for every Dominican to re-evaluate whether they really want this government or any government to remain in office for fifty years.
Former Dominica PM presents DLP government with a proposal to transport agricultural produce2/25/2016 Former Dominica PM Oliver Seraphin has presented government with a proposal to transport agricultural produce by sea, to external trading partners. A container ship, American Liberty, reportedly valued at US $1.2-million, is currently docked in Dominica, while Seraphin negotiates with the government on the proposal.
The ship can hold up to two refrigerated 40-foot containers, or four 20-foot containers, has roll-on/roll-off technology for movement of cargo, and contains sleeping quarters for eight persons. The corporation says it is seeking to facilitate the movement of agricultural produce between Dominica and its export partners. “We have offered the government of Dominica a business plan, conceptually to do a marketing strategy for carrying the agricultural produce from farmers here, to the respective territories, for which they have contractual obligations,” Seraphin said during a visit to the ship. “We have given the government of Dominica an offer, to join forces with us, as a private-public sector partnership. That is our priority.” Seraphin says the process could be of great use to the government, especially now that an abattoir is set to open, for which the government will require imported resources. Food for the animals, for example, can be obtained from the Dominican Republic, which is part of the ship’s route, Seraphin explained. In October 2013, the government announced that it was in contact with a group of vessel operators to determine all the issues to be considered in acquiring a vessel primarily for transporting Dominica’s agricultural commodities. At a press conference on Monday October 21st, 2013, Prime Minister Skerrit said a cargo vessel would enable hucksters and companies involved in the trade of agricultural goods to take advantage of markets in the Caribbean. However, it appears none of these efforts have come to fruition to date. DLP appointed Senator and president of the national Youth Council Jahisiah Benoit is urging Dominican youth, to take inspiration from the accomplishments of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, in order to take Dominica to higher heights.
On Tuesday the Lovely Professional University in Punjab India conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Prime Minister Skerrit. This is reportedly due to his global impact being among the youngest, yet longest serving leaders in the democratic world today. Here is what DLP appointed Senator Jahisiah Benoit had to say in his own words. Tourism Minister Robert Tonge expresses the need for greater respect for the law & order in Dominica2/25/2016 Meantime, the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Robert Tonge says, greater respect for the law is needed moving forward. He added that the acts of brutality that occurred during the carnival season, toward persons of the law, are unacceptable.
Mr. Tonge says that 2017’s Carnival must be a peaceful, but stressed that this can only be achieved if all persons follow and respect the law. |
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