By Lincoln DePradine The death and destruction resulting from recent natural disasters in the Caribbean, including earthquakes in Haiti, and hurricanes that struck English-speaking Caribbean nations, has spurred action not only by regional governments but also by people from the Caribbean residing in Toronto. One of the initiatives is the formation of the Canadian Caribbean […]
Observer groups that were present in the Commonwealth of Dominica for its December 6 election have concluded that the results reflect the collective will of the people. The Commonwealth Observer Group in an interim statement said it was their considered view, that the election was conducted in accordance with the laws of Dominica. On Election […]
ROSEAU, Dominica –Leader of the main opposition United Workers Party, Lennox Linton, complaining that the December 6 general elections were “rigged”, says his party will not recognise the results of the polls and called for fresh elections in Dominica. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit was sworn in to office last Saturday for a fourth consecutive term, […]
By Nicole George Dominican-Canadians from Hamilton and environs, joined together last Saturday for a joyous celebration of Dominican culture and traditions, at the 40th Anniversary observance of the Commonwealth of Dominica Association Hamilton (CODAH). President Lucia Joy Stewart reflecting on the accomplishments of the Association over its 40 year history, thanked the efforts of its […]
Dominican-Canadians from Hamilton and environs, joined together last Saturday for a joyous celebration of Dominican culture and traditions, at the 40th Anniversary observance of the Commonwealth of Dominica Association Hamilton (CODAH). President Lucia Joy Stewart reflecting on the accomplishments of the Association over its 40 year history, thanked the efforts of its founders, past and […]
ROSEAU, Dominica — Protesters trying to cancel national elections have blocked roads leading to the main airport on the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. The Protestors who are allegedly supporters of the opposition United Workers’ Party, set up burning roadblocks on the two main roads leading to Douglas-Charles Airport, forcing the cancellation of at least […]
Politicians in the Caribbean are said to be involved in a corrupt trade of diplomatic posts in exchange for money, an Al Jazeera investigation has revealed. In Diplomats for Sale, Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit exposes politicians in Dominica and Grenada willing to accept secret campaign contributions from wealthy foreign businessmen in exchange for diplomatic passports. […]
ROSEAU, Dominica – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Research Services (CADRES) last Thursday said many Dominicans expect the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) to win the December 6 general election, but cautioned “that this is not necessarily an expression of voting intention”. CADRES director Peter Wickham, speaking at a news conference, where he unveiled the results […]
JOHN’S, Antigua — A protest over election reform erupted on the Caribbean island of Dominica, with more than 200 people fighting police before being dispersed with tear gas, officials last Tuesday. The former French and British colony of about 75,000 residents holds elections on Dec. 6. The opposition United Workers’ Party has been pushing the […]
ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominicans will go to the polls to elect a new government next month – three months earlier than the March 2020 constitutionally due date. After weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced Tuesday night at a rally of the governing Dominica Labour Party (DLP) that December 6th will be Election Day […]
