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Forum to Discuss Child Protection Act Set for March 1 at UVI The Virgin Islands community is invited to a forum on child protection from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 1, at the University of the Virgin ... via University of the Virgin Islands
(Topix.net)Dominica rejects legislating intermarriage to save tribe
The leader of the last remaining pre-Columbian tribe in the eastern Caribbean says outlawing marriage to outsiders can save Dominica's dwindling indigenous population, but legislators are balking at deciding who can marry whom.
Chief Charles Williams has proposed a law requiring ethnic Kalinagos to marry only each other for self-preservation. He also requested that foreigners be barred from living on the tribe's 3,800-acre reserve.
'We would like as many Kalinago people to respond and pair off so that we can multiply and protect the race,' Williams said during a recent news conference. Read more
(Topix.net)Dominica: Island's prime minister says a much-debated ethics reform law will be enacted
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he will ensure that a much-debated ethics reform law is implemented in this tiny Caribbean country. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
(Topix.net)LatAm leaders sign deal on food security
"We have decided to issue to the world a statement of support and solidarity for the Republic of Bolivia, the people of Bolivia and comrade Evo Morales"
CARACAS * Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua yesterday signed a food security deal and voiced support for politically strained Bolivia at an emergency summit, host President Hugo Chavez said. via The Peninsula
(Topix.net)High-level meeting of CARICOM leaders to tackle banana impasse
"I think the best way we can resolve this banana issue is when all the stakeholders come together"
Agriculture Minister Matthew Walter says he is confident that a high level meeting of three Caribbean leaders this week will bring a resolution to the banana impasse in the Windward Islands. via Jamaica Gleaner
(Topix.net)Neuftec Patent Validity Confirmed in Re-Examination Proceedings Initiated by Oxonica PLC
"We are extremely pleased at the promptness of IP Australia in confirming the validity of the Neuftec claims in the re-examination proceedings"
ROSEAU, Commonwealth of Dominica, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuftec Limited, the proprietor of the original nano-particulate cerium Oxide fuel catalyst technology, today announced that IP Australia, the ... via Earth Times
(Topix.net)CARICOM Leaders Analyze Banana Conflicts
"I am not going to get ahead of the decisions, but I am optimistic because I know they will contribute to solve the situation"
Roseau, Apr 14 Three Caribbean Community leaders will meet on Friday in Saint Lucia to analyze the crisis in four islands, due to new quality requirements by European banana importers. via Prensa Latina
(Topix.net)Crisis centre board meeting
The Prime Ministers of St. Lucia, Dominica and St. Vincent are joining forces to bring an immediate end to the banana crisis. via HTS
(Topix.net)Dominica boiling over
"If you stand in one place long enough, Dominica will grow on you."
' Where austere mountains rise from the sea and 365 pristine rivers flow, some of them intersecting and cascading down the jagged mountains into massive waterfalls, a perfect canopy of coolness helps you beat ... via Now Toronto
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Rivers
It is a popular saying that Dominica has 365 rivers "one for everyday of the year". But in actual fact the 18th century historian of Dominica was more accurate when he wrote, "there being upwards of thirty fine ... via News Dominica
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Rat, Joseph Numa
A surgeon and general medical practitioner who worked in Dominica from 1890 to 1902, and who made an important study of the "Carib language" as it was spoken at the time. via News Dominica
(Topix.net)Dominica is home to hot springs, rain forests and waterfalls
"You can go to the dock and buy fresh fish right off the boat"
Fantastic 50 Fantastic 50 Fantastic 50 2007 - 2008 Site Selection Guide : An annual look at the state's economic delevopment. via Virginia Business
(Topix.net)31-Mar-08 - Audiences
VATICAN CITY, 31 MAR 2008 - The Holy Father today received in separate audiences: - Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops. via Global Catholic Network EWTN
(Topix.net)Bergen Trustee, Student Go to Washington
"I enjoyed attending these important events in Washington because I gained a new perspective about different types of leadership roles and what it means to work for the greater good"
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, March 28 2008, 07:09 PM EDT Views: 8 Bergen Community College Board of Trustee Cid D. Wilson and Student Government President Ignacio Acosta, of Teaneck, recently traveled to Washington ... via The Paramus Post
(Topix.net)Pan by The Bay In Pictures Roseau, Dominica
For more Headlines click here Global Steelpan News Pan by The Bay - In Pictures It was carnival time in Dominica and one of the main stay events of the season activities is the semi annual Pan by the Bay ... via When Steel Talks
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Schelfhaut, Philip
The fifth bishop of Roseau. Bishop Schelfhaut was born in Belgium and was a member of the Redemptorist Order. via News Dominica
(Topix.net)Fort Young Hotel: A Stylish and Savvy Blend of the Old and the New
A tasteful blending of old-world charm with modern luxury and amenities is about the best way to describe the facilities at the Fort Young Hotel in Roseau, Dominica. via When Steel Talks
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ST LUCIA: Cop accused of buggering 9-y-o - mother suing for EC$1m CASTRIES : The mother of a 14-year-old boy allegedly buggered by a policeman is suing the state. via Jamaica Gleaner
(Topix.net)Price relief for Dominica
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says his government will soon be announcing measures aimed at bringing relief to consumers suffering under the weight of rising food prices. via Jamaica Gleaner
(Topix.net)Foreign countries congratulate Chinese leaders elected
A number of foreign leaders have sent messages of congratulation to the Chinese leaders newly elected at the ongoing First Session of the 11th National People's Congress and the First Session of the 11th ... via Xinhuanet
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Dominica-Venezuela army alliance denied ROSEAU, Dominica : Minister of National Security Rayburn Blackmoore says the suggestion that Dominica may be joining forces with Venezuela to form a military alliance ... via Jamaica Gleaner
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Shaw, Vernon, Lawdon
President of Dominica, Resident Tutor U.W.I, Cabinet Secretary, Permanent Secretary. via News Dominica
(Topix.net)A celebration for a nation
"I had opportunities, but I had to abandon them because I couldn't speak English."
Yineidy Fernandez dances Saturday with the group Jovenes Unidos during a celebration of Dominican Independence Day at the BPO Elks Lodge in York. via The York Daily Record
(Topix.net)Dominican Republic Independence Day celebration is biggest yet in Broward County
"There's no such thing as, 'Let's plan a party,'"
Tucked amid the bounce houses and pink balloons dotting C.B. Smith Park on Sunday was a party of another kind, one in honor of the Dominican Republic's Independence Day.
As merengue beats pumped through speakers and revelers feasted on plantains, red, white and blue Dominican flags flapped in the breeze, commemorating the day, Feb. 27, in 1844 when the Caribbean country gained its freedom from neighboring Haiti.
'Dominican people are all about having fun,' said Melina Concepcion, 28, of Miramar, who hadn't started dancing yet. When asked why, Concepcion winked and said, 'When it gets dark.' Read more
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Nassief
A family of Lebanese origin who settled in Dominica in the 1930's and has made a major economic contribution to the island from the mid 20th century. via News Dominica
(Topix.net)Country profile: Dominica
With few natural resources and a fledgling tourist industry, Dominica is attempting to reduce its reliance on bananas, traditionally its main export earner. via BBC
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Whitchurch, Harry, Herbert, Vivian
Estate manager and founder of H.H.V. Whitchurch and Company Limited. Born into a shop-keeping family in Southampton in England in 1869, Whitchurch came out to Dominica to manage various estates including ... via News Dominica
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Our Lady of Fair Haven
The English name for the patron saint of the Cathedral of Roseau. It originates from the French name of the first church that was built on the site by the French priest, Pere Guillaume Martel in 1730, and which ... via News Dominica
(Topix.net)St. Mary's Academy on track with Steelpan
Lucia and provided by UNESCO. Assisting the school's music teacher, and dealing specifically with the steelpan component of the music program, Mr. via When Steel Talks
(Topix.net)Dominica's culture, history & heritage: Portsmouth
The main town situated at Prince Rupert Bay on the north-west coast of Dominica in an area called by the Caribs: Ouyouhao, and by the French: Grand Anse. via News Dominica
(Topix.net)Where on Earth? Week 46 - Roseau, Dominica
Not Central America, but close. This picture was actually taken just outside of the center of Roseau, the capital of Dominica , when I was visiting the Caribbean island during Christmas 2006; a holiday season ... via Gadling
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