Commentary

COMMENTARY: Wanted – Better parents

COMMENTARY: Wanted – Better parents

December 5, 2011 | Comments: 8

In recent years, we have been treated to tons of articles and comments about how we need better teachers in our schools. There is no question that a great teacher ...

COMMENTARY: Let us honor Brother Jeff Joseph by granting his wish

COMMENTARY: Let us honor Brother Jeff Joseph by granting his wish

December 3, 2011 | Comments: 64

Firstly, let me on behalf of my wife and family extend heart-felt condolences to the family, friends, fans, and well wishers; and by extension,  to all Dominicans, ...

Passport selling akin to human trafficking

Passport selling akin to human trafficking

December 1, 2011 | Comments: 38

I find myself unable to fully digest the news of the past couple of weeks, especially revelations that the government of Dominica has allowed what was a well ...

COMMENTARY: Dominica’s politics in turmoil

COMMENTARY: Dominica’s politics in turmoil

November 29, 2011 | Comments: 60

Dominican politics is presently facing enormous challenges and we are in need of engaging the populace in serious, constructive dialogue to find solutions and plot ...

Weight and the Miss Dominica Pageant

Weight and the Miss Dominica Pageant

November 24, 2011 | Comments: 58

Weight discrimination is almost as common as racial discrimination. Many factors impact the perception of one’s body image, including the mass media, peer ...

The DYBT expo: A day of hope

The DYBT expo: A day of hope

November 24, 2011 | Comments: 3

On Thursday November 17 2011 the Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT) opened their doors to allow us the general public to to see first-hand the various young ...

The $27-million bill! Who will pay?

The $27-million bill! Who will pay?

November 23, 2011 | Comments: 108

The burden of taxation to repay the massive loan of $27-million used to construct the state house will rest almost entirely on the shoulders of our youth. The ...

COMMENTARY: Opinions on the UK Bribery Act of 2010

COMMENTARY: Opinions on the UK Bribery Act of 2010

November 21, 2011 | Comments: 4

According to the Barbados Nation Newspaper’s online version of 26 September 2011, there is a call for Caribbean islands to implement a similar or identical act to ...

When conflict is good

When conflict is good

November 19, 2011 | Comments: 4

Often times in life, we look to replicate the idyllic environment of fairy tale lore, where everyone is happy with everyone, no one has any worries or stressors, ...

Global demographic increase and economic considerations

Global demographic increase and economic considerations

November 19, 2011 | Comments: 1

It is absolutely delightful to delve into the data banks of the United Nations! There is such an abundance of information especially for those who enjoy playing ...

COMMENTARY: The fall of leadership of the Dominica Public Service

COMMENTARY: The fall of leadership of the Dominica Public Service

November 17, 2011 | Comments: 63

For 33 years I have withheld the following comments on the Public Service leadership but can no longer remain silent. This is no new revelation, but it has become ...

COMMENTARY: Is UWP’s first woman political leader here?

COMMENTARY: Is UWP’s first woman political leader here?

November 14, 2011 | Comments: 62

“The Powerful Women Of UWP Will Ensure That Our Women Get Proper Attention”. The above caption was taken from the Centre of page 27 of the United Workers Party ...

The naked hypocrisy of the Senior Counsel

The naked hypocrisy of the Senior Counsel

November 12, 2011 | Comments: 32

I refer here to your recent story dubbed “Senior Counsel goes after Edison James” which was subsequent to Mr. James calling on government to seek the help of ...

Is there a real definition for a ‘good woman’?

Is there a real definition for a ‘good woman’?

November 11, 2011 | Comments: 50

Most men aim to have the perfect woman so that they can live in healthy relationships and raise children of their own. I may not speak for all men when I say this ...

Still fragile at 33

Still fragile at 33

November 7, 2011 | Comments: 15

“Wolfgang and a Texas soldier of fortune – type named Mike Perdue had once organized a military coup on the island of Dominica, a country probably best known ...