Piton Noire publishes Second Dominican Sci-Fi/Fantasy Anthology. The Flying Crapaud: From Folklore to the Future.
A supernatural goat, a young couple discovers the lair of a serpent god, a football game is interrupted by aliens.
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CCJ Agrees Petitioners Have No Right of Appeal
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. On 5 July, the Caribbean Court of Justice(CCJ) dismissed an application for special leave to appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the Dominican case of Cuffy and Others v Skerrit and Others[2022] CCJ 12 (AJ) DM. The CCJ agreed […]
Dominican born King Tappa releases first compilation album
King Tappa says, “Sand Bay Riddim was inspired by my love for the island, my love for the beach(specifically sand bay in my hometown Marigot) and it was only fitting to feature Dominican artists on my first compilation.
CCJ Accepted into the International Consortium for Court Excellence
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has become the first court in the region to be accepted into the prestigious International Consortium for Court Excellence (ICCE). The ICCE is an international network of courts and other organisations with expertise in court and judicial administration, dedicated to ensuring high-quality service delivery. […]
CCJ Finds Males Can Be Raped
In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction, allowed the appeal of the Commissioner of Police, in the matter of Commissioner of Police v Stephen Alleyne [2022] CCJ 2 (AJ) BB. The CCJ has found that in Barbados the law permits a man to be charged for the rape of another man.
AbiYah Yisrael Releases New Cadence-lypso Single
Recording artist AbiYah Yisrael has released her third Cadence-lypso recordingtitled Levé. Levé means to rise, to wake up, to get up and this is what AbiYah sings of in thisrecording, an awakening. In Levé, AbiYah briefly reminds us of the fight of theNegre Mawon and Kalinago whose efforts allowed the Commonwealth of Dominicato remain “unconquered” […]
The UWI Seismic Research Centre provides ongoing support to Saint Vincent as La Soufriere volcano moves to Explosive Phase
The scientific team has cautioned that neighbouring islands and regional aviation interests can also expect to be impacted by volcanic ash.
World Bank Approves US$25 Million Credit for Dominica’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery
This is Dominica’s first World Bank budget support operation, and it is the first in a series of two quick-disbursing credits.
CCJ Dismisses Appeal In Roosevelt Skerrit & Ors Election Treating Case
The appeal was therefore dismissed and the summonses and complaints against the Appellants for treating, reinstated.
CCJ Emphasises Importance Of Consultation But Dismisses Appeal In Ogle Airport Renaming Case
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal in the matter of Air Services Limited and others v The Attorney General and others [2021] CCJ 2 (AJ) GY but emphasised the importance of meaningful consultations by public authorities with relevant stakeholders. The Court […]