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MUSINGS OF AN IDIOSYNCRATIC ECONOMIST: Tax Policy  and Health

MUSINGS OF AN IDIOSYNCRATIC ECONOMIST: Tax Policy and Health

April 1, 2013 | Comments: 19

I have been  moved to write this short paper by two news items appearing in DNO. The first one is entitled “ Dominica Tackles Non Communicable Diseases” and ...

DPC POETRY: High heels and lipstick

DPC POETRY: High heels and lipstick

March 29, 2013 | Comments: 18

Editor’s note:  Welcome to the second edition in the series, “DPC Poetry”, a collaborative undertaking of DNO and Domnichen Poetic Circle (DPC). This new ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Peeking back in time

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Peeking back in time

March 28, 2013 | Comments: 36

The year is 1974  and the men from left are “Legs” Shillingford, Richard Francis, Richard Ravalliere and Mr. Henry (deceased) The location is central ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The joy of childhood

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The joy of childhood

March 27, 2013 | Comments: 45

Photo depicts two young ladies from the Kalinago Territory sharing a moment of joy during a photo shoot. Photo by Kendra Alexis Photographers – novice, amateur or ...

Geothermal Resources Development versus Hydropower Expansion

Geothermal Resources Development versus Hydropower Expansion

March 26, 2013 | Comments: 29

Editor’s note: The following is a statement by Energy Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore, in response to a call made by UWP Senator, Norris Prevost, to Government, ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The grace of the Nature Isle

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The grace of the Nature Isle

March 26, 2013 | Comments: 3

Doesn’t this flower look like a graceful ballerina in action? Photo submitted by Hilda Kelshall Photographers – novice, amateur or professional – in ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Representing Dominica

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Representing Dominica

March 25, 2013 | Comments: 8

Photo depicts members of the Aspirers Athletics Club who represented Dominica at the just concluded Falcon Games in Trinidad. From left: Rodd Bruno, Luan Gabriel, ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My Country’s Resources

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My Country’s Resources

March 24, 2013 | Comments: 27

I always get that nostalgic feeling when coming home and I believe it is because of that deep love and connection I have with my homeland.  In June 2012, that ...

COMMENTARY: Attitude, our biggest impediment to greater productivity and higher salaries

COMMENTARY: Attitude, our biggest impediment to greater productivity and higher salaries

March 23, 2013 | Comments: 55

Author’s note: Elements of this article were first published in 1984. Not much has changed in attitudes since then, except perhaps for becoming worse. – PRB ...

WEEKEND FUN: Caption this photo

WEEKEND FUN: Caption this photo

March 22, 2013 | Comments: 104

This man was seen ranting and raving at passers by in Roseau recently. You are given the job to caption the photo, basically capturing the mood and probably what ...

DPC POETRY: On the bus!!

DPC POETRY: On the bus!!

March 22, 2013 | Comments: 11

Editor’s note:  This is the first post in a series entitled “DPC Poetry” which is being brought to you by DNO and Domnichen Poetic Circle (DPC) ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: For the love of cricket

PHOTO OF THE DAY: For the love of cricket

March 21, 2013 | Comments: 11

Cricket fans wave the flag of Dominica during the Windies/Zimbabwe Test at the Windsor Park on Wednesday. Photo by WICB/Randy Brooks Photographers – novice, ...

‘DPC Poetry’ on DNO

‘DPC Poetry’ on DNO

March 20, 2013 | Comments: 5

Dominica News Online (DNO), will begin  publishing a new feature called ‘DPC Poetry’ on Friday March 22. The new post is being undertaken in ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunset in Pointe Michel

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunset in Pointe Michel

March 20, 2013 | Comments: 5

Photo by Izzy of Images Dominica Photographers – novice, amateur or professional – in Dominica are asked to submit photos, photographer credit and caption to ...

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Brothers in the net

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Brothers in the net

March 19, 2013 | Comments: 7

Windies spinner, Shane Shillingford, looks on while his brother, Ray, tries a left-arm spin in the nets at the Windsor Park on Monday. The West Indies team is ...