Dominica News | 2008 May

Dominica’s economy recovering well, says IMF team

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 30, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ROSEAU, Dominica: At the end of its 2008 Annual Article IV Consultation in Dominica, an IMF mission has reported that the Dominican economy is recovering well following the passage of Hurricane Dean last year. Article IV Consultations are conducted on an annual basis.Continue Reading >>

Dominica’s national security minister calls for greater cooperation with French islands

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ROSEAU, Dominica: Minister for National Security, Immigration and Labour, Rayburn Blackmoore has called for greater cooperation on maritime matters between Dominica and the French Departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe. The Minister made the call at the Second Franco-Dominica Joint Security Meeting.Continue Reading >>

Social issues to be given prominence at national forum in Dominica

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ROSEAU, Dominica: A two-day National Forum to discuss various social concerns affecting children and society in general gets underway in Roseau, Dominica on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The Forum is being organised by the government of Dominica in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).Continue Reading >>

Dominica News in Brief – May 20, 2008

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 20, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Increase in Gas Prices Again
Motorist in Dominica with now have to pay are EC $14.61 per gallon for gasoline, diesel EC$14.78 per gallon and kerosene users are now paying EC$13.91 per gallon. The news retail prices represent a 90 cent increase per gallon on gasoline, 60 cent per gallon on diesel and 78 cent increase […]

Dominica Will Manage EU Aid Funds Properly, says PM

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ROSEAU, Dominica: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has stated that the Dominica government will continue to manage the resources from the European Union with the “highest accuracy, transparency and accountability”. The Prime Minister made the statement at a reception in Roseau last month.Continue Reading >>

Dominica increases minimum wage for the first time in 20 years

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 15, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ROSEAU, Dominica: Minister for National Security, Immigration and Labour, Rayburn Blackmoore, has announced an increase in the minimum wage in Dominica, effective June 1, 2008, a decision that will bring relief to hundreds of low income earners across the country, after several months of discussions.Continue Reading >>

Dominica Labour Party Government Points to Achievements on 3 Year Anniversary

By DWNews Editor ⋅ May 7, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Over at Dominicanewsonline.com, there is a news article highlighting the achievements on the 3 year anniversary of the labour party government. May 5th 2008, marked three years since the Dominica labour party won the general election, under the leadership of Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit.
Despite the major damages made by Hurricane Dean in August 2007, […]

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