The second phase of the Indian River Development Programme is expected to be launched later this year.

The $1.2 Million dollar project is part of plans by the Ministry of Tourism to enhance the town of Portsmouth.


Tourism Technical Specialist Sobers Esprit says priority will also be given to the northern heritage trail and projects on the west coast.

The Independent Regulatory Commission has commenced an island wide programme to register all generators in Dominica.

The register of self generators is being compiled by the IRC in a bid to add to current statistics on electricity capacity and usage as well as to help monitor and improve safety standards in the sector.

Executive Director of IRC Lance McCaskey told a press conference this week that the register will include anyone who owns a generator whether fuel based of renewable

Police have confirmed that a male resident of the village of Dos dane has died after being involved in a construction accident.
Police public relations officer Inspector Claude Weekes has the details.

Meantime Inspector Weekes says the public should be vigilant of counterfeit currencies which are currently in circulation.

The Independent Regulatory Commission has announced a decision to look into the spate of electrical; blackouts that occurred in September.

Executive Director of IRC Lance McCaskey told a press conference this morning that an administrative order compelling the Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC) to supply the necessary data and assistance to the IRC for the audit to be performed.

McCaskey says he is optimistic that DOMLEC will continue to work collaboratively with the IRC on this venture.

Meantime Technical Engineer Lawrence Benjamin says the audit is essential to ensure that the best quality of service is delivered to DOMLEC’s customers.

The Government scholarship awarded to the winner of the annually held carnival queen pageant is expected to be revised.

That’s the word coming from Minister of Finance Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Prime Minister Skerrit says to be fully beneficial to the country and the queen, amendments must be made to the existing program.

The University of the Open Campus Dominica says a condolence book in memory of Professor Rex Nettleford is available to the public for signing.

The initiative is being undertaken by UWI Campus’ across the Caribbean region officially began today.

Professor Rex Nettleford passed away on February 02, 2010, just hours short of his 77th birthday.

He was a Jamaican scholar, social critic, choreographer, and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies (UWI).

Chief Executive Officer of Discover Dominica Colin Piper is calling for the development of a strategy and action plan 2010/2015 for Dominica’s tourism sector.

Piper told a stakeholders meeting on Monday that the plan would review and revise some of the goals and objectives contained in the original tourism master plan.

Superintendent of Prisons Algernon Charter says steps will be taken to current any alleged security problems at the state’s prison

The security at the prisons came under the spotlight when Steven Alphonse-a convicted murderer-escaped for the third time.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has dismissed claims that he is on the verge of resignation.

There have been widespread allegations that the Prime Minister could resign, caving into accusations of corruption and fraud.

The Prime Minister is also currently involved in legal battle where his dual citizenship is being questioned as a threat to his rights to the title of the country’s chief minister.

But the Prime Minister says resignation is not in his future plans.

Not only does the Carnival Organizing Committee or Leo Club organize activities for the season, but some schools especially those outside of Roseau try to keep the carnival spirit alive. St. John’s School in Portsmouth is doing just that.

On Wednesday 10th February the school will hold its annual Calypso show-this being the 4th. Nine young calypsonians will vie for the title of Monarch. The hopefuls will perform in two rounds. The first round will see the competitors perform a calypso by one of Dominica’s calypsonians from various parts of the island. One such calypso dates as far back as 1978.

On the second round calpsonians will sing their own song-songs, most of which, were written by teachers. As guest performances some of Portsmouth’s famous past calypsonians like Boots, Superior Castle, Dinah, as well as St. John’s School’s very own: “The Irish Kid” will be in action.
The show begins at 4:30pm and only $7.00 adults and $5.00 children will see you in!