Market Day with a Difference carded for Saturday

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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A display at a past Market Day with a Difference

Cultural performances and speeches by government officials are expected to form part of Market Day with a Difference slated for Saturday, October 27.

The event is observed on the last Saturday in October and designed to highlight the contributions of farmers and vendors to national development.

The official ceremony to observe Market Day With A Difference will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday in the covered section of the market along Laing Lane.

A number of government officials including the Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Minister for Trade, Dr. Collin McIntyre and Parliamentary Representative for the Roseau Central Constituency, Norris Prevost are expected to deliver brief addresses.

Cultural performances will also form part of the day’s activity.

The event is being staged by the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) and the New Roseau Market in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Dominicans are encouraged to turn out in large numbers to show support for the island’s farmers and vendors.

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4 Comments

  1. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Farmer's Son October 24, 2012

    Market Day with a Difference is supposed to be about farmers/producers and vendors. And the cultural events are there to enhance the atmosphere at the market.

    Unfortunately the cultural events along with the politicians and their long speeches have become the major part of the celebrations. Let me say that I have nothing against the cultural events. There are already lots of cultural events taking place all over the country during the indepence celebrations. And that is a good thing.

    However, it is high time that we take a closer look at Market Day with a Difference and make it more relevant to the people that matter. That is the farmers and the vendors. Let us celebrate agriculture!

  2. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 diamond girl October 23, 2012

    :oops: me myself doh much interested in that again ner. when it had money flowing in de country things was brighter! dont care wid DA and all their independence activities! stupes

  3. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 PUSSINA October 23, 2012

    ammmmm..what is that

  4. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 sa sa October 23, 2012

    I’ve always enjoy viewing all the creative diplays from the vendors at the market.that is a special day for not only the vendors but for us the buyers…. :roll: :-D :-D :) :) :) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) 8) :-P :-P

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