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CDB and DSIF convenes a half-day media workshop on...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Alice Dalrymple
The government of Dominica recently received the 2008/2009 Country Poverty Assessment (CPA) draft report, which was conducted by a national assessment team and a team of consultants with financial support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Dominica Social Investment Fund (DSIF). In this regard, a half-day workshop targeting all media houses in Dominica, was held at the Ministry of Finance conference room with the aim of discussing the findings of the report and the... Read more...
Dominica’s National Assessment team recognized f...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Alice Dalrymple
Acting Social Development Officer in Ministry of Finance, Mrs Amonia Paul Rolle commended the National Assessment Team in Dominica, for their contribution to the 2008/2009 Country Poverty Assessment. She made the commendations while addressing a national assessment team review meeting at the Garraway Hotel earlier today where NGO’s met to discuss the first draft of the CPA report. “The issue of poverty has been at the forefront of many governments in terms of planning... Read more...
Sernel’s first annual gospel back to school summ...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Alice Dalrymple
Local gospel artist, Sernel Florent has said that his idea to introduce an annual gospel back to school summer splash is two-fold, as he continues to seek positive ways to develop the island’s youth. Sernel’s first annual gospel back to school summer splash will be held at the Roseau bayfront on Friday, September 3rd, 2010. “I came up with the idea seeing that its holiday time and children will be going back to school. I thought that it would give them something... Read more...
The world rivers day committee calls for laws to p...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Alice Dalrymple
The world rivers day committee is calling on the relevant authorities to implement laws to protect Dominica’s 365 rivers, as preparations for the 2010 world rivers day celebrations intensifies. Public Relations Officer of the committee, Father Franklyn Cuffy told SAT TV news that while the committee is working with other stakeholders in promoting the safety of rivers on the island, the role of each individual and community remains critical. He believes that the... Read more...
The Ministry of Education announced that they are ...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Alice Dalrymple
The Ministry of Education is finally ready for the 2010/2011 school term, following weeks of preparations. This confirmation came from the Minister of Education, Honorable Petter Saint Jean, while addressing a media conference on Monday. The minister said that they have completed maintenance works on 23 schools around the island in preparation for commencement of school on September 6th, 2010. “The Ministry of Education is in a high state of readiness for the commencement... Read more...
One man sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for ste...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Donnella Riviere
A Thibaud resident was sentenced to three months in prison after stealing a red and black flashlight and charger valued at fifty-seven dollars and ninety-nine cents ($57.99) at shine union in Roseau on Tuesday August 31st 2010. Earlsworth Henderson, who denied having the stolen property inside the store, was reported to the police, who was in the store at the moment. He told the court that his family is not privileged enough to have electricity at their home and that he was... Read more...
Xavier pleaded not guilty to telling officer, “i...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Donnella Riviere
Fredrick Xavier of Victoria Street, Newtown was released on a five thousand dollar ($5000) bail after he appeared before the Roseau Magistrate’s Court on Thursday September 2nd 2010 on five charges. He pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct, and not guilty to giving a wrong address, refusing to give his name, threatening language and disorderly conduct. He was cautioned to refrain from committing any offences while on bail and was also ordered to report to... Read more...
“The weed the officer found does not belong to m...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Donnella Riviere
Jason Cuffy of 152 Victoria Street, Newtown pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis on Thursday September 2nd, 2010 at the Roseau Magistrate’s Court after evidence of his charge was exposed. On Tuesday 31st 2010, the police officers were conducting their normal mobile patrol when they entered Victoria Street which was at the time occupied by young men. One of the officers spotted Cuffy with a scissors and a plastic bag on a stone. When the officer approached Cuffy,... Read more...
Carnival Victory to end its weekly stopover in Dom...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Karishma Matthew
The Government of Dominica is expressing regrets with the decision of a Cruise Liner to drop Dominica from its Caribbean Itinerary as of November 2nd, 2010. Minister for National Security, Labour and Immigration Honourable Charles Savarin said that the decision by Carnival Cruise Lines to withdraw one of its vessels ‘The Victory’ after 21 years due to the high cost of fuel will have a severe impact on the local Tourism Sector. Savarin, who described the... Read more...
“I’m not working so it’s not my fault,” sa...
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Donnella Riviere
The charge of possession of cocaine and attempt to commit a drug trafficking offense was filed against Mr. Wayne Sanderson of fifty-five Cork Street, who pleaded guilty to both charges on Thursday September 2nd 2010 at the Roseau Magistrate’s Court. According to the facts of the case Sanderson was arrested after officers on duty conducted a search at his residence on September 2nd, 2010. During the search the police officers found a black plastic bag, said to be in... Read more...
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