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Saturday Feb. 24, 2007
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Visa Free Entry Of Dominicans Into Guadeloupe Issue
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Rena Auguiste – Saturday February 24th, 2007 |
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The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) believes that the
visa free entry of Dominicans into Guadeloupe and other
French departments in the region has not turned out to
be the major achievement, which Government talked about
last year. Effective March 1st, Dominicans
visiting these countries for 15 days or less will not
require an entry visa. However, Coordinator of the PDM
William Riviere says they will not be able to enter
without the appropriate documents. The PDM therefore
calls on Government to reopen negotiations with the
French authorities on the matter.
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Dominican Hucksters Trade With St. Maarten At Major Risk
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Kimberly Benjamin – Saturday February 24th, 2007 |
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Commissioner of Market Affairs
in French St. Maarten Noreen Brooks says that anything
less than professionalism in huckstering will not be the
fault of the global competitive geography, but rather
the incompetence of those in position (regardless of
measure to make a change). Speaking at a press
conference Thursday, Ms. Brooks says Dominica is a
significant part of the huckstering trade and so,
Dominican Hucksters should be more professional in their
business in order for them to succeed constantly.
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Unity Is Main Element In Conquering Existing Challenges Tourism
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Tyrella Alexander – Saturday February 24th, 2007 |
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Unity is the main factor in conquering the many
challenges existing in the world. Prime Minister
Roosevelt Skerrit made the statement while addressing
the commemoration of the first Diesel Tank at the Petro
Caribe Fuel and Distribution Plant in Belfast. Prime
Minister Skerrit says President Hugo Chavez has insisted
to assist Dominica with those challenges; nevertheless
we all need to get involved in the fight. Prime Minister
Skerrit says Dominica’s relationship with Venezuela at
this time has broadened so deeply that it can be
described as a friendship. He states that with President
Chavez as the Head of Government an increased commitment
to addressing the many world issues which are confronted
on a daily basis has been seen. The issues of
illiteracy, HIV Aids, hunger, poverty and homelessness
are issues which are being addressed. Prime Minister
Skerrit says that as people of God in Dominica, the
crusade must be joined in order to improve lives of the
ordinary mean and women across the world.
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Numerous Strategies Being Implemented By Dominica Solid
Waste Management To Ensure Better Waste Collection
By Rena Auguiste –
Saturday February 24th, 2007 |
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The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation is
implementing a number of strategies to ensure better
waste collection during 2007. Public Relations Officer
of the Solid Waste Management Corporation Jeno Jacob
says the corporation has begun the procurement of much
needed spare parts to sustain the current collection
fleet.
The new Fond Cole Sanitary Land field
will be open to the public AT 3 pm on Monday 26
February. The land field was built to the tune of EC 10
million dollars funded by the European Union. The land
field is said to be of importance in ensuring that the
present solid waste management system continues.
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Alliance Francaise Continues Efforts To Promote
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By Rena Auguiste – Saturday February 24th, 2007 |
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As the Alliance Francaise of Dominica continues its efforts
towards promoting the Dominican culture, its next
venture takes the form of a sculpture and art exhibition
of a few local and locally based artists such as Julie
Joseph, Marvin Fabien and Michel Bousselaire. The
two-week exhibition begins this evening at 6 pm, at the
Alliance Francaise. During these two weeks, schools and
tour operators will be invited to view the pieces on
display.
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Board Of Directors Of NBD Issues Important Release
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By Rena Auguiste
– Saturday February 24th, 2007 |
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The Board of Directors of the National Bank of Dominica
(NBD) has issued a release indicating that there have
been many reports from time to time, both verbal and
written casting aspersions against the Managing Director
of the NBD, Mister Gregory de Gannes. The release
further stated that such aspersions, questioning the
Managing Director’s integrity, modus operandi and
professionalism continue to occur in recent times. The
Board of Directors is making it known to the public that
they stand fully behind the Managing Director and
executive team, who have been managing the bank through
a particular difficult period of transition.
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Establishment Of Oil Refinery Raises Concern For Dominica’s
Tourism
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By Tyrella Alexander– Friday February 23rd, 2007 |
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The Dominica Hotel & Tourism Association (DHTA) is
concerned that the establishment of an oil refinery here
on island might adversely affect our tourism product.
President of the DHTA Judith Pestaina says her
association would like to become more informed with
regards to the development of the oil refinery.
According to Mrs. Pestaina, the matter was expected to
be discussed firstly with the public. The DHTA President
says “oil and water don’t mix and what concerns us is
the fact that this might be incompatible with our
tourism product.” She says her association needs to be
reassured with respect to the agreement that has been
signed with Venezuela. The DHTA needs to know what kind
of refinery is being discussed by government and the
implications it will have for our tourism.
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US
Lawmakers Propose Easier Trade Rules For Cuba
caribbeannetnews.com – Saturday February 17th, 2007
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Four members of the US House proposed easier rules for
selling food to Cuba on Thursday, such as letting Cuba
pay US banks directly instead of routing the money
through foreign banks. The legislation also would
clarify the meaning of cash sales to Cuba. The Bush
administration says Cuba must pay before ships leave US
ports. The bill would allow payment before delivery in
Havana. US farm and agribusiness groups see Cuba as a
natural, nearby market. For years they have campaigned
for sales despite the overall US embargo on trade with
the island. Food sales have been permitted since 2000.
Rep. Jerry Moran, Kansas Republican, said in a statement
"this is an opportune time to encourage the United
States to change its trade policies toward Cuba." He
cited the decision by Cuban President Fidel Castro to
temporarily give up power. "In addition to the clear
benefits that opening this market would have for our
domestic producers, millions of Cubans are in need of
access to a safe and abundant food supply," said Rep.
Stephanie Herseth, South Dakota Democrat and a sponsor
of the bill with Moran, Missouri Republican Jo Ann
Emerson and Arkansas Democrat Mike Ross.
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Europe
Bans Suriname Fishery Products
caribbeannetnews.com
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The European Commission (EC) is imposing a ban on some
fishery products from Suriname. Citing health and
hygiene concerns, smoked fish and cultivated shrimps are
banned from the European market. A recent EC inspection
in Suriname found serious shortcomings and health
hazards at shrimp farms and fish processing companies.
It was discovered that some of the processing companies
are smoking their products with wood containing
carcinogenic substances. “Wood was being used for
smoking that is not safe and which was linked with
production of carcinogens, so there was a risk of cancer
for humans,” said EC spokesman Philip Tott in an
interview with Radio Netherlands. Suriname exports
approximately 390 tons smoked fish products to the
Europe Union (EU) valued 1.6 million euros, mostly to
the Netherlands and Great-Brittain. “In the pond shrimp
sector the establishments that inspectors visited were
in very bad condition and there was no proper
authorization procedure by the authorities.
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BVI Government Taking Steps To Combat Crime
caribbeannetnews.com – Saturday February 17th, 2007
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The Governor of the British Virgin Islands David Pearey
and Chief Minister Dr Orlando Smith have issued a joint
statement aimed at combating crime in the territory.
They said ensuring the safety and security of the
community is the highest priority of Government. The
statement said the issue of crime is, therefore, a
primary concern and this concern is heightened by the
fact that criminal activity in the BVI carries the risk
of negatively impacting the foundations of the
Territory’s economy. It said given these stakes, the
Government is resolved to applying every available
resource to reduce crime to an absolute minimum. The
Governor and Chief Minister said it is the policy of the
Government that there is no such thing as “acceptable”
levels of criminal activity and have decided to put a
strategy in place to combat criminality through a
three-tiered approach: Deterrence through effective
policing with emphasis on community police partnership.
Detection and punishment through vigorous investigations
and prosecutions of all law-breakers. Prevention through
education and civic leadership.
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