• Nanthan, left and Cameron
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    Bridge, U-15 cricketers stand out in 2013

    Whereas there was not much to highlight in 2012, Dominica can count two regional championships in 2013. The Under-15 cricket team at the Windward Islands level and the bridge team ...

  • DICe  and Fitzroy Williams' New Album
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    Best of the Best in 2013

    As we end the year we again look back at some of the movers and shakers and so this time around I have voted Colton T "Ice-cream Man" as song ...

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    The Economy in 2013

    "There will be no new taxes and no unrealistic promises," said Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit as he presented his government's 475 million dollar budget for the 2013 to 2014 fiscal ...

  • Black Sigatoca
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    Business Unusual in 2013

    The business of agriculture, at least banana cultivation, became more precarious when technicians announced that Black Sigatoka, the deadly disease of banana, was spreading despite the best efforts of the ...

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    Politics in 2013

    A new era in the political landscape of Dominica began when talk-show host Lennox Linton was elected Political Leader of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) at the party's delegates ...

  • Top (left to right) Pinard Byrne,Degalarie, protest ers, Leader of Oposition John . Bottom( left to right) Judge Stephenson, Edmond, Labassiere and Catholics protest
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    Law and Disorder in 2013

    One would think that the Government would have looked inward before searching outward for a Director of Public Prosecution to replace the retired Gene Pestaina. But surprise, surprise.

  • Left, Linton become UWP leader (here being interviewed by Matt Petier at Jobs Forum; right, Skerrit , security and fans at celebratory meeting in Lagoon, Roseau
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    Twenty Thirteen: Water Shed Year

    Not many big splashes occurred in 2013 but there were a few significant events that could change the trajectory of our future.

  • A happy man receives gift from LIME
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    LIME continues to 'Share the Cheer' post-Christmas Day

    Roseau, Dominica – December 27th, 2013 – While the official Christmas Day has come and gone, the Christmas giveaways and specials continue at Dominica's leading telecommunications provider, LIME.

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    Bath Estate man killed

    One man is dead and another is occupying a bed at the Alford Ward of the Princess Margaret Hospital(PMH). The dead man is Glenroy Lockhart (33); the injured man is ...

  • LIAT leaves Melville Hall Airport
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    LIAT sends condolences to St. Vincent, St. Lucia and Dominica

    ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, December 27, 2013 - The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of LIAT (1974) LTD have received with regret the news of the loss of life, devastation, ...

  • PM Skerrit and photos of flood damage
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    Skerrit: $45 million needed to repair flood damage

    Rain, rain go away, see how much damage you caused – and on Christmas Eve? Couldn't you come another day?

  • A sample of the safari trucks on the Roseau Bayfront
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    Beautiful trucks for tourists

    Like multi-coloured roses among thorns, they stand proudly. Do you think they are showing off, like peacocks with inflated egos? Maybe, maybe not.