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Gov't signs final paperwork for geothermal exploration and development license to Caribbean company
Dominica Correspondent 23.JUL.08
The geothermal resources of Dominica will now be developed by a Caribbean company as a long-term response to the high cost of electricity in the country.
This, as the government Thursday officially signed the final paperwork necessary to grant the geothermal exploration and development license to West Indies Power Dominica Limited (WIPDL). MORE]Opposition Leader embroiled in land purchase controversy
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Dominica Correspondent 23.JUL.08
Attorney at Law and Opposition Leader Earl Williams has found himself at the center of a land purchase controversy.
It is alleged that monies given to Williams by his client Jeffery Seltver for the purchase of a residential land at Macoucherie amounting to $238,930.58 cannot be found. MORE] |
New appointments in the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force
Government Information Service 23.JUL.08
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica is pleased to announce the appointments of a number of police officers.
The following police officers have been appointed to serve in various positions in the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force: MORE]Antigua crush Dominica in New York
COURTESY Antigua Sun 23.JUL.08
A hat-trick by Tamarley “Ziggy” Thomas spurred Antigua and Barbuda to a 6-0 victory over Dominica at the Jefferson High School Stadium in the New York Caribbean Football Cup in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday.
Thomas, who plays for Champion Footwear Hoppers in the Antigua and Barbuda premier division, led the attack with his three goals. Gene Small, Kelly Frederick and Ken Pennyfeather converted a goal each to complete the rout. MORE] |
A possible candidate for the people of Grand Bay?
Dominica Correspondent 22.JUL.08
While the search is on in various communities for candidates to represent the Dominica Labour Party, there have always been talks about the wife of the deceased Prime Minister Pierre Charles as a possible candidate for the South City.
Mrs. Justina Charles, just as eloquent and high-spirited as her late husband, has been fingered as a possible candidate to represent the people of Grand Bay. MORE]Media worker thrown out of Parliament again
Dominica Correspondent 22.JUL.08
The Media Workers Association of Dominica is describing as
"unfortunate" recent actions by Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights against one of its executive members.
Senior Journalist Carlisle Jno-Baptiste was for the second time thrown out of the House of Assembly by the Speaker. MORE] |
Controversy hits Dominica's Flower Show
Dominica Correspondent 22.JUL.08
Following much speculations, organizers of the Giraudel Flower Show say they will push ahead with the nationally renowned event.
Concerns have been raised over the past months that the show would not be staged this year, with no signs of preparation being made. MORE]Government's tendering process questioned
Dominica Correspondent 21.JUL.08
Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP), Michel Astaphan is expressing concerns over Government's tendering process for various projects.
Astaphan says because of the irregularity in Governments tendering process, the real growth in GDP is not what it should be and that he said could paint a false picture of the growth in Dominica's economy. MORE]Why a foreign company? Local CEO asks
Dominica Correspondent 21.JUL.08
A decision by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to award a contract to a foreign company for the exploration of geothermal energy in Dominica does not have the backing of one of Government's main supporters.
The West Indies Power Dominica Limited (WIPD) has been granted a geothermal exploration and development licence in Dominica. MORE]
20.JUL.08 Savarin wants to overthrow Prevost in Roseau
20.JUL.08 Timothy says his new relationship with the DLP has benefits for the people
19.JUL.08 Priest calls to abandon contraceptive use
19.JUL.08 Dominica Freedom Party gives observation on National Budget
19.JUL.08 Domnica hosts 38th Annual Public Service Conference
18.JUL.08 Calls for Dominica's Carib Affairs Minister to resign
18.JUL.08 DFA back in the game
17.JUL.08 Man slapped with murder charge
17.JUL.08 Dominica girls gone wild?
17.JUL.08 Geothermal exploration to begin in Dominica
16.JUL.08 Dominica's Layou River Hotel Development in Litigation in British Virgin Islands
16.JUL.08 Fire destroys home in Mahaut
16.JUL.08 Dominica's main hospital pregnant with issues
16.JUL.08 Integrity in Public Office Act coming soon
15.JUL.08 Young Bajan men overpower Dominica in first Cbean Volleyball Championships match
15.JUL.08 Opposition leader calls 2008/09 budget 'a waste of time'
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