SYNOPSIS OF CASE: At the Magistrate’s court, the Respondents, members of the United Workers’ Party began proceedings against the Appellants, members of the Dominica Labour Party led by the Hon Mr Roosevelt Skerrit, for “treating.” According to the law, the following persons are guilty of treating: every person who corruptly, by himself or by any other […]
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.
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 the Second World War, with […]
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 limit the impacts of COVID-19, […]
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 quarantine units. The Dominica Red […]
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 offers a variety of reggae […]
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. Bain, a citizen of both […]
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 recommendation is being made as […]
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 he governs. When a leader […]
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2019-2024, under the theme ‘Unlocking Potential’, which will chart the Court’s direction over the next five years. The Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the CCJ and Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, asserted that the implementation of the […]
