The number forty (40) generally symbolizes a process of testing, of trial, or an evaluation period. Jesus, Elijah, and Moses, fasted for 40 days and forty nights, 40 days of Moses on the mount receiving the Ten Commandments; the children of Israel had to suffer through the wilderness for 40yrs, Moses died after 40 years […]
Why be secretive about who the American consulting company is that is involved in the new international airport development when there is no secret? It was already was exposed 14 months ago, on July 27, 2017, in one of the media publications in Dominica. Yet, no one noticed it. In a ‘high-profile meeting’ which took […]
Dr. Thomson Fontaine a well-respected and leading Economist in the World Economy. Also plays a pivotal role as a policy advisor to governments globally. With his area of expertise as former International Monetary fund (IMF) Economist, he is a wiz at turning countries economy around. It’s no surprise then when he was sought out by […]
The appointment of an assistant commissioner of police with a portfolio of crime prevention, crime reduction, crime intelligence and forensic management is in effect the job of the commissioner of police.
Probably, all Dominicans are happy to hear that the Government is setting money aside to build an international airport. To be honest, I would be happy as well. But I’m also a realist and therefore, with good reason, have my reservation. As it stands now, this announcement can only be considered an election campaign promise […]
A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction. There is such a thing as freedom of expression. Calling a strike selfish would mean that the government takes the liberty to limit the freedom of expression. Which is something that should worry the community in general. Is it allowed for a government to do such? One would […]
We’ve had a year of unprecedented massive action globally, as women press on for progress, for women’s rights, equality, and justice. On this March 8th, 2018, International Women’s Day, this year’s theme, “Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives”, is the perfect opportunity to highlight the work of so many Dominicans and […]
Dominica is at a very vulnerable state as she’s been ravaged by what may very well be classified as a Category “6” Hurricane. Sexual violence/Assault during such times is a gross human rights violation and a serious security issue that must be addressed. Sexual Violence/Assault by military officers is an issue that urgently requires the […]
Haunted by the images of total carnage and reports of several deaths and many more citizens unaccounted for, and compounded with the fact that hundreds of individuals have steadily been fleeing the island
About the author Alex Bruno earned a bachelor degree (BA) in Philosophy with a minor in theatre and a master degree (MA) in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Mr. Bruno graduated with an initiation into the Eta Delta Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honorary Society (FAU CHAPTER) on December […]
