Hubert J. Charles, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Dominica to the OAS speaking at the cernemony Monday Dominica can expect to be more equipped to trace firearms in the country, through its participation in an Organisation of American States (OAS) programme. The OAS said in a release that it is about to execute its program “Promoting Firearms Marking in Latin America and the Caribbean” in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Panama and Peru. OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza stated that with the signing of this agreement “the countries will not only acquire the technical capacity to develop specific actions to prevent and combat illegal arms trafficking but will also show their willingness and commitment to address the challenges of criminal activity for the security and welfare of citizens.” Dominica is happy to be part of that arrangement, according to the country’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Hubert J

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OAS programme to assist Dominica trace firearms

Agricultural officials here say Dominica is positioning itself to make maximum use of funds being made available to ten banana-exporting nations by the European Union. The European Commission’s BAM (Banana Accompanying Measures) programme’s funding of 190 million Euros is intended to provide additional development assistance to help the countries involved adjust to new market conditions, following the erosion of the preferential market access that was previously enjoyed by the Africa Caribbean Pacific (ACP) group of countries in Europe. Dominica expects to receive during 2012 and 2013, between 14 and 15.5 million Euros from the programme. Director of Agriculture Ricky Brumant says under the BAM arrangement, Dominica will seek to make its banana production and exports more competitive, while focusing on other areas of agriculture as well.

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Dominica to make maximum use of EU banana funds

Photo depicts the moon in the sky while dawn breaks. Photo by Kerdel Green Photographers – novice, amateur or professional – in Dominica are asked to submit photos, photographer credit and caption to dominicanewsonline@gmail.com for consideration for the Photo of the Day feature, daily on dominicanewsonline.com or news.dm. Submissions can be accompanied by a brief profile and contact information of the photographer. Submissions will be published in the order they were received.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dawn with the moon

The 2012 Secondary Schools Table Tennis Championships will be held the St. Gerard’s Hall from Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th February 2012. This annual competition which is organised by the Sports Division will feature competition amongst the Secondary Schools at both the team and individual level.

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2012 Secondary Schools Table Tennis Championships coming

Regional airline, LIAT, is reportedly considering taking legal action against Caribbean Airlines over “unfair competition.” LIAT says it lost 46 million U.S. dollars last year, following up on a 20 million U.S. dollar loss in 2010. The airline put some of the losses down to competition from Caribbean Airlines because of subsidised fuel.

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LIAT may sue Caribbean Airlines for unfair competition