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Samantha Letang Marketing Executive at Discover Dominica Authority – file Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A program called \u201cCross Caribbean Countdown\u201d will form part of Dominica\u2019s carnival celebrations this year.<\/p>\n

Tempo Networks- a pan Caribbean television channel broadcasting the music and culture of the Caribbean is responsible for the venture.<\/p>\n

It is a first time undertaking, as announced by Marketing Executive at Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) Samantha Letang.<\/p>\n

She told a press Conference of the Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC) office on Wednesday that Tempo Network\u2019s Programming includes music videos, news, dramas, and documentaries addressing all aspects of Caribbean life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cWhen we bring media down its not only for the event but to experience the destination as we want the rest of the world to appreciate what we have here, our events and also our country Dominica,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n

Meantime she said where marketing Dominica\u2019s Carnival within the region is concerned, \u201call is going well\u201d.<\/p>\n

Festivals and Events Manager at the DFC Marva Williams indicated that the national parade and official opening of Mas Domnik 2020 were well received.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cWe have received information that persons are hyped and looking forward to [coming] into Dominica for the week of activities leading into Carnival Monday and Tuesday,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Additionally, four Carnival Queen Contestants will be launched this weekend.<\/p>\n

The launchings continue this Saturday, January 25th with Kimra Charles of Fond Cole.<\/p>\n

Her launch is expected to begin at 1:00pm at the Reunion Park, opposite to Ma Boyd\u2019s Bar.<\/p>\n

Melanie Charles of Goodwill will also be launched on Saturday from 5:00pm at the Lindo Park.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, January 26th Savahnn James of Roseau will be launched at Peebles Park from 1:00pm and Kadisha Joseph of Fond Cole from 5:00pm at the Basketball Court.<\/p>\n

On February 1st<\/sup>, Shannon Connor St Hilaire of Soufriere will be launched in her village from 3:00pm.<\/p>\n

The public is being encouraged to turn out in large numbers to support the contestants.<\/p>\n

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From left- Melanie Charles, Kimra Charles, Primrose Angel David, Elnarrah Emmanuel, Kadisha Joseph, Savahnn James and Shannon Connor St Hilaire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A program called \u201cCross Caribbean Countdown\u201d will form part of Dominica\u2019s carnival celebrations this year. Tempo Networks- a pan Caribbean television channel broadcasting the music and culture of the Caribbean is responsible for the venture. 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