The government of Dominica has invested over $400, 000 in the supply of four new ambulances to the Fire and Ambulance Services.

Fire Chief Josiah Dupuis told the handing over ceremony this morning that the vehicles will be of great benefit to the fire service and the publi

Meantime Minister for National Security Charles Savarin encouraged the fire fighters to exercise caution and care in the use of the new equipment.

Superintendent of Prisons Algernon Charter is calling for additional facilities within the institution to curb the problems currently being faced.

Human, financial and physical resources were highlighted as some of the fundamental necessities.

Charter was speaking on the heels of widespread criticisms about the security at the prisons following the escape of a convicted murderer.

A nonprofit environmentally friendly group and Charitable Trust from Marie-Galante will visit here next month to discuss ways of helping Dominicans use less plastic.

Founder of the association is Michel Grandguillotte says one of the objectives is to reinforce the links between Mari-Galante and the Carib Territory.

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.