Wilbur Edwards – LIAT's Director Ground Operations, Cargo and Quikpak LIAT is poised to introduce its All Cargo Schedule Freight Service come October 5 and the regional carrier is encouraging Dominican farmers to take advantage of the service to export their produce. To facilitate the operations, LIAT will convert one of its Dash 8-100 aircraft to a full cargo service vessel. Speaking at a press... 

Like St. Lucia, Dominica has lost one of its cruise liners. After almost 20 years of doing business with Dominica, the management of Carnival Victory cited the high costs of fuel as the main reason for the cancellation. Authorities in the Nature Isle have expressed regret over that decision, which Former Tourism Minister Charles Savarin has “a major blow to local tourism”. Just April this year,... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government Monday said the decision by Carnival Cruise lines to withdraw one of its vessels after 21 years will have a severe impact on the local tourism sector. Immigration Minister Charles Savarin told a news conference that the company had indicated it would stop the cruise line “Victory” from making its weekly calls here from November 2. “The loss of... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Two earthquakes rattled Dominica on Sunday night, but there were no immediate damage or injuries. The Seismic Research Centre of the University of the West Indies said that the quakes were felt one minute apart and had a magnitude of 2.7. It said that the two earthquakes occurred on land in Southern Dominica and the preliminary results may vary “when additional data is processed”. On... 

Skerrit ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has welcomed the recent High Court ruling in the election petition cases brought by the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) adding that he is not fearful of the outcome of his dual citizenship trial. Earlier this week, a High Court judge ruled that Skerrit and his Education Minister Petter Saint Jean would have to face trial... 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) Friday said that it stands by its original story broadcast in its prime time television newscast “Caribbean Newsline” regarding the ruling handed down by a Dominica High Court in the election petitions brought by the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP). In a statement, CMC said that it had become aware of... 

Skerrit ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – A High Court judge Wednesday ruled that Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his Education Minister Peter Saint Jean will have to face trial over charges that their elections last December were null and void. But the court threw out a number of petitions filed by the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) regarding allegations of irregularities, bribery and corruption... 

Blackmore ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – the Dominica government says it has been given the green light by the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation (ECCA) to commence night landing after a series of test flights “Based on discussion with the director of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority, (ECCA) this week we will get certification for landing and take-off paving the way for commercial activity... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Newly appointed ambassador to Cuba, Dr. Charles Corbette says he will use his tenure in Havana to deal with issues affecting Dominican students studying in the Caribbean Communist country. “We have several students in Cuba, so that will be the first order of business to ensure that the citizens of Dominica; that some of the problems, difficulties that they experience in... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – A senior Dominican health official died Thursday due to an illness suspected to be associated with dengue, according to local media reports. Director of Primary Health Care, Dr Francesca Jacobs had been admitted to hospital last week and was not on active duty at the time of her death. The exact cause of her death has not been confirmed by medical doctors. Dr Jacobs was... 

Blackmore ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Aviation officials here are upbeat following a history-making flight on Tuesday night by regional airline LIAT testing the night landing facilities at the Melville Hall Airport. “I think what we have seen tonight demonstrates LIAT’s level of competence with flying and to have total control of the sky,” said Aviation Minister Rayburn Blackmore. We in Dominica... 

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, August 18, 2010 – Regional airline LIAT on Tuesday carried out a series of test flights, in the night, at Dominica’s Melville Hall Airport. “Several concerns were identified during the test flights and these items will be reviewed with the regulatory authorities,” Director of Flight Operations Capt. George Arthurton said. “Even though we have done the test flights,... 

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The regional airline, LIAT, said it will test the facilities at the Melville Hall airport in Dominica on Tuesday night,  a few weeks  after authorities there said that the airport in the north of the island would accommodate night landings for the first time in its history. LIAT’s Corporate Communications Manager Desmond Brown told the Caribbean Media Corporation... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 jolted Dominica on Monday but there were no reports of damage or injury. The Seismic Research Centre of the University of the West Indies (UWI) said that the earthquake occurred southeast of Dominica at 12.30 a.m. local time and was also felt in St. Lucia. “The event was located at 15.32°N, 61.03°W. The magnitude was 4.9 and the depth... 

Walter ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government Monday outlined a new package of assistance to help revitalize the banana industry as well as the agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Mathew Walter said that the Roosevelt Skerrit government is also making available one million EC dollars (US$370,370) through the Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank (AID Bank) for lending to farmers... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – A 17-year-old French national was released on EC$100,000 (US$37,037) bail on Monday after being charged with causing the death of Donald Edwards, 32, last weekend. Chief Magistrate Evelina Baptiste also ruled that the juvenile, who had been charged with manslaughter, must report to a police station three times a week as well as hand over his travel documents. Police said that... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government Friday announced that it had nominated business woman Jennifer Aird to be its first ever non-resident ambassador to Brazil as the island seeks to develop closer relations with the South American country. Aird is the chief executive officer of DotDM Corporation, which has an exclusive agreement with the Dominica government to administer the dot-dm internet... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd Knights and the leader of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Ron Green, are among 25 public officers charged under the Integrity in Public Office Act (IPO) for failing to declare their assets. Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP), Gene Pestaina, said the charges had been brought against the 25 officials, including parliamentarians,... 

Green ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The United Workers Party (UWP) on Thursday named its political leader, Ron Green, as one of the four new opposition senators in the island’s legislature. Deputy Leader Claudius Sanford, Ezekiel Bazil and Ronnie Isidore are the other three senators, John revealed at a press conference. Both Green and Sanford failed in their bid to win seats at last December’s... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced Tuesday that Morocco will fund the construction of a 50-room hotel near the Melville Hall Airport, north of here. Skerrit, who has recently returned from a visit to Africa, told a news conference that the US$13 million hotel would provide a major boost to the island’s economy. “With the advent of night landing which will take... 

Skerrit ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has described the death of prominent national Dr Bernard Yankey as a blow for Dominica. Yankey, a former Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) High Commissioner to Canada died Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a car crash on Saturday evening. “I’d say the country has lost a great citizen who selflessly... 

Austrie ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government says it is condemning “any form of hostility, insults, disrespect and aggression” shown towards foreign nationals following an altercation between a Chinese national  and a local citizen last week. Police have charged the un-named Chinese national, who is employed with the China funded West Coast road project, with battery, while the Dominican,... 

James (L) and John (R) The United Workers Party has taken to new heights, its issues with a decision to make two of its seats in parliament vacant. Almost one month after Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd Knights declared the seats of Edison James, the U.W.P candidate for Marigot, and Hector John the U.W.P’s representative for Salisbury, vacant, James has led a three member delegation to... 

Shivnarine Chanderpaul scores runs behind square - (Randy Brooks photo and DigicelCricket.com) By: Imran Khan -Digicel Cricket Writer ROSEAU, DOMINICA: West Indian hearts were once again broken at Windsor Park. But on this occasion, victory for South Africa seemed, as usual, inevitable until an almost miraculous last over from Dwayne Bravo for whom hope evaporates only after the last ball, never before. West... 

Johnson will represent Dominica in the regional competition next month. Shivaughn Johnson of Morne Daniel will represent Dominica in Barbados on June 28 for the Caribbean competition of Face of Shabeau after she emerged victorious from the local Face of Shabeau Model Search Competition held at Krazy Kokonuts Saturday night. Johnson was among eight young ladies who competed. Gholda James of Pointe... 

(DNO) A 2009 United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) report has indicated that in Dominica, 77 persons died from HIV/AIDS from1997‐2009, which the report indicates a decrease in the HIV‐related mortality rate since 2005 as compared to previous years. “This decline is almost certainly attributable to the scale up of HIV treatment and care in Dominica including the availability... 

Dignitaries at the lecture. Sean Douglas photo PRESS RELEASE: Dominica’s Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency, Dr. Philbert Aaron has stated that the relationship that Dominica now enjoys with Venezuela would not have been possible without the  bold actions of Simon Bolivar who liberated Venezuela and Latin America from Spanish colonial rule. Dr. Aaron made the... 

Speaker of the Dominica House of Assembly, Alix Boyd-Knights. ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Former prime minister Edison James Wednesday accused the Speaker of the Dominica House of Assembly, Alix Boyd-Knights, of waging “ a personal battle with the opposition” after she declared the seats of two parliamentarians vacant. The move by the Speaker followed a decision by the two opposition legislators,... 

A section of the school. *Sean Douglas photo Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the new San Sauveur Primary School will create a learning environment which will encourage teachers and students to perform to the best of their abilities. Government official opened the doors of a new state-of-the-art primary school in of San Sauveur on today. He says the new setting is most appropriate for taking... 

Norris Prevost exiting Parliament as he briefly acknowledges members of the media on the compound. *Hermisha Rolle photo ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Opposition legislator Norris Prevost on Thursday defended his decision to end his boycott of Parliament as part of the overall strategy of the United Workers Party (UWP) to prevent a one-party state in Dominica. The UWP, which won only three of... 

Norris Prevost exiting Parliament as he briefly acknowledges members of the media on the compound. *Hermisha Rolle photo ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – One member of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) on Thursday ended his boycott of Parliament and took his oath as a lawmaker. Norris Prevost, who was elected to represent the Roseau Central Constituency at the December 18 general election,... 

ROSEAU, Dominica, Apr 28, CMC – Former Combined Islands cricketer and government minister, Kaleb Laurent died at the Princess Margaret General Hospital on Wednesday. He was 65 years old. Laurent, who played for the Dominica, the Windward Islands and the Combined Islands in the regional Shell Shield competition, was described by his colleague, Clem John, “as one of the best off spinners never... 

Work being done on the runway extension project in March 2008. ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica’s main airport will be able to accommodate night landings for the first time starting next month, Ports Minister Rayburn Blackmore has said. He said that a team from the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority has arrived here to inspect facilities at the Melville Hall Airport, north of... 

Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) Ron Green (left) and Speaker of the Dominica parliament, Alix Boyd Knights (right). ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has reserved its judgement in the case brought by the main opposition United Workers Party against the Speaker of the Dominica parliament, Alix Boyd Knights. The Court met in Dominica on Thursday to hear arguments... 

2009 Sportsman-of-the-Year, Shane Shillingford. *Photo credit: cricinfo.com ROSEAU, Dominica, Apr 22, CMC – West Indies A team off-spinner, Shane Shillingford has been named as the country’s 2009 Sportsman-of-the-Year. Shillingford, who is currently on duty with the West Indies A team in Grenada, copped the award on Wednesday evening at the Ministry of Sports Awards ceremony. The 27-year-old...