Category: Opinion

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International Airport Secret Solved

10/17/2018 by TDN Radio Caribbean

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 […]

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International Sensation: Tracking Hurricane Maria

09/11/2018 by Dermer Christmas

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 […]

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The Dire National Security State

05/08/2018 by Peoples Party Of Dominica

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.

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Dominicans want their airport solution, now

05/07/2018 by Sapphire Carrington

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 […]

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A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction

03/16/2018 by Sapphire Carrington

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 […]

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The Time is Now

03/08/2018 by Sapphire Carrington

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 […]

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It’s On Us Dominica

11/16/2017 by Sapphire Carrington

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 […]

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The post-hurricane Maria Political Opposition Blue-print: How to combat the politics of mendicancy in a system headed by a regime which is poised to further leverage its entrenched advantage

09/08/2017 by Alex Bruno

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 […]

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BRAVO Dominica Freedom Party (DFP)

08/16/2017 by Alex Bruno

Freedom Party is back!  This recent media headline caught my attention and I am forced to react. I begin, by asking the question: Freedom is back from where?  Allow me to answer that; Freedom party never left.  In fact, the party is still solidly in existence and is kept alive through the vision of its […]