At least in most jurisdictions private sector executives who run businesses funded with public money “enjoy” oversight, and people can be held accountable for mismanagement, incompetence and corruption.
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2020 — The swift and massive shock of the coronavirus pandemic and shutdown measures to contain it have plunged the global economy into a severe contraction. According to World Bank forecasts, the global economy will shrink by 5.2% this year.[1] That would represent the deepest recession since […]
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2020 — The World Bank activated on April 15 US$6.6 million to provide immediate funding for Dominica’s emergency response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, focusing on enhancing health system capacity and strengthening food security. “The World Bank has mobilized rapid support for Dominica’s emergency response activities to […]
Roseau, Dominica – Apr. 21, 2020: The Dominica Red Cross Society continues to provide support in various capacities as the country continues its fight against the Corona virus. The society is extending a helping hand this time around to those persons who are residents at the Government of Dominica managed […]
A selection of professionals in the Fashion and cosmetic industry were honoured at the 2019 African Fashion Industry Awards, which culminated African Fashion Week Toronto (7th edition). The well-heeled and fashion forward audience were enthusiastic in their appreciation for the designers, cosmeticians, stylists, models and role models who were honoured for […]
Out today, King Tappa’s sophomore album “Feeling The Vibes” is compiled of specially curated works that have been recorded over the past decade. “…it is basically my hearts work on this album. I think you should expect a great vibe from the album, some feel-good, relatable music,” says Tappa The album […]
Port of Spain, Trinidad. CARICOM citizens have important rights but to exercise these rights clear documentary evidence of their nationality is required. This was the outcome of the case of Bain vs. Trinidad and Tobago, that was decided on 29th May 2019 by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Mr. […]
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed the appeal in the matter of Renaldo Anderson Alleyne v The Queen and recommended that Mr. Alleyne serves at least twenty-five years under the six concurrent life sentences he received in 2012. This is the first time where a […]
Friday, April 26, 2019 — Roseau, Dominica – The OECS Competitive Business Unit launches the first phase of its Music Mentorship and Artistes Development Programme in Dominica with the first OECS Music Talk today Friday 26th April, at the UWI Open Campus (Dominica).Music Talk is a programme targeting emerging musical talents in […]
Never in our history has the truth been so bluntly put before us in layman’s terms so that we may so easily decipher the intent of men. Let us see the words of the leader of our government whose job is to Improve the lives of the people in which […]