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Address by Hon. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, 2017 Chairman of the OECS

06/27/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

36th Anniversary of Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)   June 2017 — Fellow citizens of the OECS, June 18, 2017, marks the 36th anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).  I am honoured, at this time, to assume the chairmanship of this organisation which has had numerous achievements over […]

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P-POD, addresses the crisis in Venezuela

06/25/2017 by Peoples Party Of Dominica

Dear Transparencia Venezuela, Let it be known that a vast majority of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica are solidly opposed to the supportive actions of Prime Minister Skerrit. We, the People’s Party of Dominica, are dismayed at the outcome of the OAS vote in June, and we fail to comprehend how this will […]

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Open letter to UWP.

05/30/2017 by Peoples Party Of Dominica

Is there really a viable alternative for the leadership of the country? There seems to be a growing question asked by many Dominicans, “If not Skerrit, then who?”. This question has become even more of a concern since the last parliamentary sitting and recent interview conducted with the Leader of the Opposition. Never before has […]

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Statement from the OECS Commission on Manchester terror attack

05/25/2017 by TDN Radio Caribbean

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 — The OECS Commission has expressed deep sadness at the terrorist attack which took place on the night of May 22, 2017 in Manchester resulting in the death of at least twenty two (22) people, and injury to many more. In condemning “the horrific act of terror in the strongest terms”, […]

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Sir Derek Walcott honoured by St.Lucian diaspora,literary fans: Toronto Canada

04/08/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

Toronto, Canada-  Approximately 100 people attended a special evening recently, commemorating the life and literary works of  St. Lucian poet, author and playwright, Nobel laureate, Sir Derek Walcott. The Tribute event was hosted by the St.Lucia Consulate based in Toronto and A Different Booklist Cultural Centre. Admirers of Walcott’s award-winning body of work gathered to […]

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Does Dominica lack common sense?

03/22/2017 by Sapphire Carrington

No matter what current headlines are used to the catch attention of audiences, usually in essence the following text in the article or comments depict several things that indicate that there is an unhealthy atmosphere in Dominica. Unhealthy for our country and just as unhealthy for our people. I don’t want to use big words […]

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Time for Positive and Responsible Leadership

02/21/2017 by Peoples Party Of Dominica

Time for Positive and Responsible Leadership “No One can fix a flat tire while sitting in the Vehicle” When the individuals which form a government accepts the responsibility to manage a country, the expectation of the citizens is that the policies implemented by this group of people will improve the well-being of the country’s population. […]

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Gross Misuse of Taxpayers Money

02/04/2017 by Sapphire Carrington

Dear supporters and opponents. The rift in our politics and society has deepened to the point where a legal counsel is hired to defend a man who claims to be a leader of a people. Hiring an attorney is not a sign of strength but rather evidence of weakness. It is important to note that, […]