Culinary Arts program deemed successful
At least eight individuals will receive certificates of participation after completing an eight week culinary arts skills program. The program which is organized by the Adult Education Division (AED) is designed to teach persons how to improve … [Read More...]
Inaugural Nature Island Challenge ends
The final day of the first ever Nature Island Challenge ended today, Friday 24th May with Team USA in the lead. The overall team standings are: Antigua: 190, Trinidad One: 175, Trinidad Two:130 and United States: 220. First up was a run through … [Read More...]
NEWS
Venezuelan Ambassador tours Kalinago Territory
The recently appointed Venezuelan Ambassador, on Thursday 23rd May, toured the Kalinago Territory with a view to visiting projects funded by his … [Read More...]
Trade unionist to feature at NBD/UWI lecture
Danny Roberts, head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI) of the UWI Open Campus, will be the featured speaker at a … [Read More...]
Gay spending- a bonus to tourism earnings?
A young man of St Joseph has added his voice to calls for the decriminalizing of gay laws in Dominica. Earlier this week, advocacy group Minority … [Read More...]
Dominica to observe Hazard Week
The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) along with various partners and stakeholders will recognize Hazard Week, from 26th May to 1st June, 2013 under … [Read More...]
Police to pressure bogus Jamaican ticket holders
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has promised to arrest anyone found with bogus tickets for Jamaica's two upcoming CONCACAF World Cup … [Read More...]
2013 hurricane names released
The list of names for the 2013 hurricane season has been released by the National Hurricane Centre, ahead of what is expected to be an above-average … [Read More...]
Grieving mother speaks out
The mother of a Newtown man is trying to come to terms with his sudden death. Claude Lionel Oscar, 28, was found hanging by his neck from a wire … [Read More...]
Government’s performance unquestionable, says PM
The Dominica Labour Party administration believes that its performance thus far is unquestionable considering the economic challenges confronting the … [Read More...]
Rotaract Club cops two awards at district conference
The Rotaract Club of Roseau which has shown a high level of commitment to service has reaped rewards for their dedication and hard work. The Club … [Read More...]
NOAA’s predicts above-normal hurricane season
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA, a … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Nissan to recall more than 800,000 cars
Nissan has said it plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel. In the UK, the recall will affect 133,869 models of the Nissan Micra, built between 2002-2006 in Sunderland. Nissan said that a bolt used in the steering wheel was not screwed on properly, but that there was no [...]
Jennifer Lopez to create Latino mobile store chain
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is to open a chain of 15 mobile phone stores in the US targeted at Latinos. The Jenny From The Block performer is majority owner of Viva Movil as well as its “chief creative officer” and marketing face of the brand. The company promises a “culturally relevant” experience with bilingual [...]
EDUCATION
Trade unionist to feature at NBD/UWI lecture
Danny Roberts, head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI) of the UWI Open Campus, will be the featured speaker at a Distinguished Lecture Series next week. The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Dominica, in collaboration with the National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) will host the Sixth Annual [...]
UWI student brings Toronto gathering to tears
Aaronia Stedman, a University of the West Indies Open Campus student from Dominica, and one of the recipients of scholarships awarded from the proceeds of the annual UWI Toronto Gala held in Toronto, Canada, tearfully related the impact the UWI Toronto scholarship made in her life. This was at the fourth annual event UWI Toronto [...]
POLITICS
Ecuador President Rafael Correa sworn in for third term
Ecuador’s President, Rafael Correa, has been sworn into office for an unprecedented third term in the capital, Quito. The left-wing leader and ally of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has a high popularity rating and his party controls Congress. Mr Correa first took power in 2007 and will serve what he says is his [...]
No comeback for former Cayman Islands premier
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Voters in the Cayman Islands denied former premier McKeeva Bush what would have been an unusual political comeback in Wednesday’s general elections in the territory. Although Bush, who is currently facing 11 criminal charges of theft and fraud, retained his seat in the Legislative Assembly, voters also upset the status [...]
Weekly Columns
Hottie or Nottie
In my audacious opinion, women who do things only to be attractive to men have nothing to live for. I know I’m right this time too. Somebody posed this question to me recently: men say they like a natural woman but how natural is natural? My opinion is totally one-sided because some people consider me [...]
Refresh your walls – Wall cleaning tips
Many times paint is not a must for sprucing up an unsightly wall. If you’re otherwise happy with the color and condition of your walls, you don’t have to paint them. Washing walls is by far the cheaper alternative, and with helpful tips, it’s really very easy. Use a sponge or a white rag. Many [...]
Don’t Hate, Congratulate.
In my audacious opinion, women tend to envy men’s relationships from time to time. For good reason, men are less prone to The Hating Syndrome (THS) than women. Have you ever walked into a room or stepped into a bus and observed twelve pairs of hostile eyes fixed on you? Guys will probably say no. [...]
Get the best cost, quality, time and scope for your construction project
The traditional approach by home owners to building a home is to develop an idea or plan of what they want their home to look like, then hire a contractor to execute the plan. Building a home calls for a lot more than just that. A significant amount of time, financial and material resources go [...]
Reader Bites
Decriminalization of homosexuality – what it means for the Catholic Church in Dominica
In response to the claim of the advocacy group, Minority Rights Dominica (MiriDom) that the Catholic Church in Dominica is not reflecting the Vatican’s position on unjust discrimination towards homosexual persons, I wish to make it clear that the Catholic Church in Dominica adheres to the call of the Holy See in its statement to [...]
Help wanted: a government derailed!
The policy of Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony in the 2013/2014 budget is not only antiquated, but baseless. It is rather unfortunate, that the prime minister who is also the minister for finance is clearly off the mark on what is needed to jump start a comatose Saint Lucian economy. This is a painful reminder [...]
ENTERTAINMENT
Damian Lewis and Sienna Miller on TV awards shortlist
Damian Lewis and Sienna Miller are among the British stars nominated for the US Critics’ Choice TV Awards. Homeland’s Lewis will vie with fellow Brits Andrew Lincoln of The Walking Dead and The Americans star Matthew Rhys for best actor in a drama series. Sienna Miller and Imelda Staunton are shortlisted for their roles in [...]
Demarco Creates History With Arabian Magazine Feature
True Gift Entertainment/Starkutt Records recording artiste Demarco continues to break new ground with summer fast approaching. The Dancehall superstar over the weekend created history by becoming the first Dancehall act to be featured on the cover of an Arabian Magazine. The ‘Continue Whine’ singer is featured on the cover and in a four page spread [...]
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