The World Trade Organization’s intervention in the 1990s stripped Caribbean bananas of preferential access to the European market. That, combined with external shocks of the same period, pushed policymakers to look for non traditional revenue.
The clearest version of that strategy is root crops. “If a hurricane blow, you don’t have to go back and plant again,” Bannis said. “You just continue to take care of it.” He named sweet potato, dasheen, tania, and yams specifically.
Castries – Saint Lucia – 29thNovember 2023 – Mr. Philip Dalsou of Saint Lucia is the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL). Mr. Dalsou is currently a consultant in the areas of Economic, Financial, Industrial Relations and Human Resources. He retired from the Saint Lucia Public Service […]
We are once again in the Atlantic hurricane season and given what the islands have experienced in the past we want to help our people prepare for any emergency below is some useful contact information including emergency services, and hurricane shelters. Fire & Abulance Services Domlec Hurricane Shelters
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 the OECS, connecting musicians 30 years […]
House of Daniel Fashions Academy continued its fundraising efforts on behalf of children of Uganda, with a fashion show on November 11, featuring the debut of student graduate Milly Neor. Neor who began her fashion course with the Academy in March of this year, made an impressive display with her first style line, “Fusion 14” […]
Monday, January 30, 2017 — The OECS Commission extends deepest condolences to the Director, staff and students of St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) on the passing of three students enrolled in the college. In particular, the Commission sympathizes with the Director, Mr. Nigel Scott and Mrs. Hazel Roberts, Head of Department Hospitality, and the SVGCC’s […]
Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, delivered an impassioned appeal to members of the Dominica-Canadian diaspora to speak positively of the island, to aid its promotion and development. The Prime Minister made his comments during his address at the 2016 Madame Wob Dwiyet Canada Cultural Show, which took place in Toronto recently. Prime. Minister […]
TORONTO, ON – This summer Toronto will come alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of St. Lucia. The St Lucia Day Festival is the brainchild of Ross Cadasse, DJ Toxic and Candice Singh who have come together to produce this first annual event on July 22nd and 23rd July 2017. The festival will transform […]
The Scarborough Progressive Cricket Club has pledged increased sponsorship of the annual Children’s Christmas party produced by the Commonwealth of Dominica Ontario Association (C.D.O.A). Recently the C.D.O.A hosted its yearly family event for children of the Dominican diaspora in Toronto, at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre. Despite snowy conditions, the young patrons enjoyed free refreshments, […]
