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In Retrospect
Social democracy, transparency in government and the law
Dr. Emanuel FinnMay 16, 2016According to Wikipedia, social democracy is a political ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a capitalist economy. It is a policy ...
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The View from Europe
Alternative routes to energy security
David JessopMay 16, 2016A little over a week ago, Caribbean and Central American leaders met in Washington to discuss an extensive programme intended to diversify energy sources in the countries of the Caribbean ...
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Letters
Some Observations
May 12, 2016As a Dominican, I was again both saddened and angry by the negative reports which appeared in the press recently concerning the views expressed by the cruise ship passengers who ...
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Spotlight
An impressive song writer's workshop
Ian JacksonMay 12, 2016Yes, it concluded last weekend, that is a song writer's workshop organized by the Association of Music Producers (AMP) in association with the Government of Dominica and the Dominica State ...
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Rebuilding Dominica Better
Utilizing public-private partnerships
Parry BellotMay 12, 2016As our government (like all others) strives to create the conditions for sustainable economic growth, identifying avenues for continued investment in public infrastructure is as crucial as it is challenging, ...
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Spotlight on Sport
Then and now with our cricket
Reginald St. H ShillingfordMay 12, 2016My brief Sunday morning discussion with my longtime friend and sporting associate Henry Dyer centred on something rather disturbing psychologically in our cricket. Henry was relating his dismay at finding ...
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Living Today
Firing the imagination
Clement S. Jolly C.Ss.RMay 12, 2016Our Great Master, Jesus, once told his disciples, "I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already." (Luke 12:49) Indeed, this statement ...
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Editorials
Is Dominica tightening its belt after the devastation of tropical ...
May 12, 2016Businesses of all shapes and sizes - large, micro, mini, cottage-are experiencing their toughest times ever after tropical storm Erika; tourism is seriously challenged as hotels buckle under extremely low ...
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Our Caribbean
New energy needed in the Caribbean
Sir Ron SandersMay 6, 2016The transformation of the energy sector in Caribbean countries is the key to improving the economies of all of them. Sustainably cheaper energy supplies for tourism, manufacturing, transportation and agriculture ...
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The View from Europe
Reading the writing on the wall
David JessopMay 6, 2016In Havana on April 28, the Dominican Republic and Cuba agreed to explore the possibility of a partial scope trade agreement.
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Spotlight
View from the prison van
Ian JacksonMay 4, 2016What an entertaining and introspective night it was when hundreds of people heeded the call to suspend "sewo" to explore through drama and dialogue the root causes of violence and ...
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Rebuilding Dominica Better
A Dominica OLYMPICS that really counts!
Parry BellotMay 4, 2016Recently, the Ministry for Education announced further emphasis and priority being given to "Tech-Voc" (technical and vocational) programs in our schools. Great news! Dominica also needs to ratchet up the ...
