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Don’t bite the Chinese’s hands that develops Dominica

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:07:50 GMT

The very strong ‘take home’ message from the government to Dominicans is: Do not bite or bark at Chinese nationals during their unaccepted behaviors because they have built a world class stadium, road networks and are developing our island.

China’s use of prison labor in developing countries

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:06:46 GMT

China has devised a novel strategy to relieve pressure on its overcrowded prisons: Use convicts as labourers on oversea s projects in the developing world.

Exponential justice

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:05:41 GMT

Almost every nation around the world is grappling with the concept of overcrowded prisons. At the end of the first decade of the 21st Century, it may well be correct to conclude that prisons have failed.

IPO Commission set to charge 30 government officials

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:18:40 GMT

Authorities in Dominica say they are in the process of charging thirty persons who hold public office for failing to declare their assets within a required time.

Dr Yankey’s death raises concern over PMH standard of care

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:16:49 GMT

The Dominican community has been stunned by news of the manner in which 72 year old Chairman of the Agricultural Industrial and Development (AID) Bank Dr Bernard Yankey died on Tuesday

Dominica, the quality of life and migration

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:26:08 GMT

Recently, I have been thinking a lot about my country Dominica. Where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. These thoughts occupy me on an almost daily basis as I contemplate my return to Dominica.

Marcia Baptiste wins regional beauty pageant

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:24:42 GMT

Marcia Baptiste, Miss Dominica 2010 has won the Miss Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show title, which took place in Antigua last night. This is the 6th time that Dominica has won.

Police make two arrests in pharmacy robbery case

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:23:00 GMT

Police in Dominica say they have arrested two men believed to have taken part in an armed robbery of the Bulls Eye Pharmacy last Friday, and intensified the search for a third suspect.

Discover Dominica with iTunes

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:49:13 GMT

Travellers wishing to experience the Caribbean island of Dominica before they visit, or for those wanting to savour the memories of their trip, island podcasts are now available to download on iTunes.

Consortium of Caribbean banks makes bid for failed Turks and Caicos bank

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:47:46 GMT

A consortium of Caribbean banks headed by Dominican Milton Lawrence is vowing to save the Turks and Caicos International (TCI) Bank after the bank was forced into liquidation earlier this year.