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Gregory Shillingford clears air on Test match move to Dominica
Shillingford Leeward Islands Cricket Association (LICA) President Gregory Shillingford has been clearing the air about his alleged involvement in the decision to move the third Test in the pending Digicel Home Series between West Indies and Australia from Guyana to Dominica. Antigua-based Shillingford told the Daily Observer newspaper in St John’s that the decision was not one he could have influenced. According to the Observer, his statement comes following calls from former national players, Zorol Barthley and Kenneth Benjamin, for Shillingford to demit office – they have accused him of not having the best interest of Leeward Islands cricket at heart. The former players argued that Shillingford should have ensured that the match, scheduled for April 23 to 27, was given to Antigua.
Collywood to launch new TV channel on Marpin
Collywood actors and production crew in action Local cable provider Marpin has partnered with Jamaican/African production company Collywood to provide local and regional programmes. Collywood TV, which will be aired on Marpin channel 13, is expected to bring to Dominican viewers movies, soap operas and reality TV made in Jamaica, Africa and Dominica. In a press release Junior Hart, owner of Collywood, said, “I have always loved Dominica and the people are very friendly and pleasant, the culture is rich and vibrant and I want to cross-fertilize talent from Jamaica, Dominica with Africa and show case it to local and the international Diaspora market.” He said in order to satisfy Caribbean audiences around the world fresh ideas are needed in providing good quality Caribbean content. “I am confident with this deal that we have carved out with Marpin, Collywood will be able to produce and showcase contents which local subscribers can relate to
Man found dead in hotel room
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a United States citizen who was on official business in Dominica. Information is that the 65-year-old was found dead in his hotel room on Saturday. Dominica News Online understands he was a sub contractor for the local light and power company DOMLEC. An official press release from the company is expected at 1:00 pm.
LIAT industrial action: One woman’s plight
LIAT passengers at the airport in Antigua this morning The dream of one Dominican to be home with her child has turned into a nightmare as industrial action by LIAT left her stranded in two different airports since Tuesday. Jeniffer (not her real name) left the British Virgin Island on Tuesday bound for Dominica. But the trip was to take an unexpected turn as industrial action by pilots left LIAT airplane grounded across the Caribbean. The strike left her stranded at the airport in BVI on Tuesday and Wednesday with no accommodation or meals from the airline
GM of LIAT Dominica says airline losing money
General Manager of LIAT Dominica, Gerald Cools-Lartigue says the airline is losing a lot of money as its pilots continue industrial action. An advisory issued by LIAT at 5 a.m. today said all pilots who were scheduled to work this morning have called in sick and all of the company’s morning services have been disrupted.
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