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WE CAN USE THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT AS A MARKETING TOOL TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND OUR TOURISM INDUSTRY

ground_breaking_at_bellevue_chopin_april_6_2009.jpgRoseau, Dominica – April 8 , 2009………………At the ground breaking ceremony for a new   Agro-Tourism Reception Centre at Bellevue Chopin on Monday, Minister for Tourism,                Hon. Ian Douglas, emphasised how the tourism industry  in Dominica can be  expanded through  the development of linkages with the agricultural sector.

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CABINET HAS DECLARED WEDNESDAY APRIL 8TH AS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit and other members of Cabinet to attend National Prayer Concert

 

Roseau, Dominica – April 7, 2009………………The Government of Dominica has declared this Wednesday, April 8, 2009 as National Day of Prayer, on the fifth anniversary of the National Repentance and Dedication Day which was held on Thursday, April 8, 2004.

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CHINA HAS NOT RETREATED FROM ITS COMMITMENTS TO DOMINICA

Roseau, Dominica – April 3, 2009……………… In his address at a reception marking the fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China on March 23rd 2009, Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit stated that despite the fact China has not been spared the ravages of global economic downturn, the People’s Republic of China remains even more committed to Dominica’s development.

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Broadcasting act not about censorship or infringement on individual’s fundamental rights and freedom

particiapnts_of_broadcasting_authority_bill_consultation_march_2009.jpgRoseau, Dominica – April 1, 2009 ……………… At a National Consultation on the draft Broadcasting Authority Bill held recently, Minister for Information, Hon. Loreen-Bannis- Roberts told participants that contrary to what has been said in some quarters, the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill is not about censorship or an attempt by Government to undermine free speech.

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Former Italian Government Minister was instrumental in securing ten school buses for the Governmen

Roseau, Dominica – March 30, 2009……………… Mayor of the Italian City of Milan,                   Ms. Letizia Moratti, who played a pivotal role in securing ten school buses for the Government of Dominica, leads a fifteen (15) member delegation to Dominica on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The delegation includes members of her Cabinet and officials of Expo Milan 2015.

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JAPAN DELIVERS ON COMMITMENT MADE TO GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF DOMINICA

Prime Minister Skerrit and new Japanese Ambassador sign Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement for US$7. 6 million Fisheries Centre at Portsmouth

 

pm_skerrit_and_new_japanese_ambassador_after_exchange_of_notes_signing_march_2009.jpgRoseau, Dominica – March 27, 2009………………Dominica’s Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed his gratitude to the Government of Japan for honouring a commitment it made several years ago to finance the construction of a modern Fisheries Centre in the Town of Portsmouth.

 

Speaking at the signing ceremony for the Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Financial Centre, Prime Minister Skerrit expressed his gratitude to the Government and people of Japan and spoke of the strength of the relationship between the two countries.

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