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Commentaries
De-Risking Issues and a CARICOM Robust-Unrelenting Advocacy
Aug. 1, 2016"De-risking" refers to foreign financial institutions closing the accounts of clients perceived as high risk for money laundering or terrorist financing abuse. These clients include money service businesses, (e.g. Money ...
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Spotlight
Bouyon music at the crossroads
Ian JacksonJuly 29, 2016After almost three decades, Bouyon, this wonderful rhythmic music created by Dominicans (more specifically the WCK) must be examined. First off, that band and those who popularized the music- Serenade, ...
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Editorials
With no focus on Electoral Reform the UWP probably wants ...
July 29, 2016Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is scheduled to present the nation's budget for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year when he addresses parliament tomorrow, Tuesday 26th February 2016.
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Spotlight on Sport
Our shrunken Olympic horizon
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJuly 29, 2016A youngster who was ten years of age when Dominica made its entry into the Olympic Games is now a young adult of thirty and approaching life maturity. Participating in ...
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Living Today
Run for your life!
Clement S. Jolly C.Ss.RJuly 29, 2016There is another violent attack! It does not come from outer space. It does not come from beasts which have escaped their abode in the wilds. It does not come ...
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Rebuilding Dominica Better
Could BREXIT possibly, just possibly, bring benefits for Dominica Bananas?
Parry BellotJuly 29, 2016There are many negative outcomes likely because of Britain's controversial BREXIT vote. However, in one area, it has created the possibility of a significant change of fortune for banana producers. ...
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Spotlight on Sport
West Indies disorder again
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJuly 22, 2016Just as an element of quietness was descending upon West Indies Cricket, and with it a hope of improved grace leading to team consolidation, the immediate period just prior to ...
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Rebuilding Dominica Better
Caribbean Growth Forum - another talk shop?
Parry BellotJuly 22, 2016The Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF) is a regional initiative supported by the Compete Caribbean/Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank (WB), and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in collaboration with ...
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Living Today
Living in a dream world
Clement S. Jolly C.Ss.RJuly 22, 2016What particularly stands out in the life of Jesus is that not only did he preach salvation as a sort of end game in the lives of his disciples, but ...
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Spotlight
Jeno Jacob: an award well deserved
Ian JacksonJuly 22, 2016One young man who has been engaged in an aspect of the Arts for less than 20 years asked me recently what it takes to receive a Golden Drum Award. ...
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The View from Europe
The Caribbean needs a full response to Brexit
David JessopJuly 22, 2016Earlier this month CARICOM heads of government met in Georgetown. Among the many issues they considered was Britain's decision to leave the European Union. Their focus was on a secretariat ...