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Spotlight
A review of "Not Until"
Ian JacksonMay 20, 2016The title itself suggests some level of tension, expectations of sorts but I did not expect what unfolded. I stepped into the Arawak on night three to witness what the ...
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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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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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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 ...
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Spotlight on Sport
Raison d' être
Reginald St. H ShillingfordMay 4, 2016Recent clamor by legends of Caribbean Cricket for a disbanding of the West Indies Cricket Board is adamant that the board – at least in its current and persistent state ...
