Tuesday 30 August 2011

USA - St. Vincent de Paul Society, Friends Of The Poor® Walk 2011

SVDP USA Annual Friends Of The Poor® Walk - September 24, 2011 or September 25, 2011 (Rain Date)...


SVdP Diocesan Councils, District Councils and parish-based Conferences throughout the United States are invited and strongly encouraged to participate. Money raised at the local level will be credited and used locally in direct service to the poor. The Friends of the Poor® Walk promises to substantially involve both the media and the general public in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s active commitment to help the poor.



Joseph Blaize - Vice President is hereby seeking your sponsorship for his walk. Your pledge will go a long way in their work of helping the poor in his community. You can contribute online via this link Joseph Blaize Donations

Looking forward to seeing your pledge.

Courtesy of: SVDP USA

Dominica - Chinese Government to Fund Housing Project in the Carib Territory

The Government of the People's Republic of China has made available a first tranche of funds for the construction of forty one (41) houses in the Carib Territory.

Hon Housing Minister, Reginald Austrie, confirmed this during an interview with GIS News this week.

Just last year, Government announced that the PRC Government had offered to finance the construction of the houses for the island's indigenous people. The Housing Minister said that the sites have already been identified and tenders sent out.

“The project has been approved and in fact, while we speak, we have received about half a million dollars for commencement of the project. The total value of the project is about 1.4 million (XCD1 400 000.00). The sites have been identified but on some of the sites, there is a lot of infrastructural work to be done like in Gullet River, In St. Cyr and in Sineku, we have to do the roads and infrastructure at considerable costs. But, in areas like Mahaut River where we will be constructing four houses, at Salybia in Point we are going to be doing four, in Bataca we are doing five and in Concord we are going to be doing two. These sites are ready to go and so what we have done so far is sometime late last week, the tender documents were sent out and we are hoping that within the next two weeks, we will receive those tender documents.” cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information (GIS)

Dominica - New Call Centre Opens

Over one hundred and fifty (150) Dominicans are expected to gain employment in the coming months, as Wikibuli Communications Inc. commences operations on the island.

Parliamentary Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office and Honourable Minister responsible for Information Communication Technology, Kelver Darroux, said that Government has provided concessions to the multilingual call centre, which provides services to North America.

“Wikibuli Communications Inc. began operations here earlier this month. They are a Canadian based company and they are providing call centre type of operations for companies in the US, Canada and other parts of the world. The company is privately owned and they intend to employ as many young Dominicans as possible as they begin to increase their clientele. The Government of Dominica has contributed to the company by providing concessions for the company and ensuring that the company can have a smooth transition to begin operations. We have made a commitment to the company to provide whatever is necessary so as we can establish as much employment for the locals as possible.” cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information Service (GIS)

Dominica - State-of-the–Art Health Facility Officially Opened in Salybia

Residents of the Carib Territory now have a brand new health care facility. The Salybia Health Centre was officially opened on Wednesday, 10th August, 2011.

The official opening ceremony was attended by Hon Acting Prime Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore, Hon Acting Health Minister, Justina Charles, Hon Opposition Leader, Hector John, other government officials, representatives of the sponsors, Carib Chief, Garnet Joseph, and members of the Carib council and residents of the community.

The Acting Carib Development Officer, Sylvanie Burton, hails the occasion as an historic one.

“Today marks a historic day for the people of this community who will benefit from the services which will be provided. It also marks a day of gratification for all the movers and shakers who ensured that what once was a dream, is on its way to becoming a reality. But most importantly, it demonstrates the interest which is being placed by our leaders on the health needs of the Kalinago people.” cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information Service (GIS)

Dominica - World Creole Music Festival 2011 Lineup

If you enjoys world music, experiencing new cultures and feasting on delicious food, then the Dominica’s 15th World Creole Music Festival might just be the perfect experience for you.

Under the tagline “Make a Memory, Come Dance With Us“, this year’s World Creole Music Festival promises three exciting nights of pulsating rhythms, featuring some of the best local and international bands of creole music.

Ali Campbell –the legendary voice of UB40, Jean-Phillipe Marthely & Joceline Beroard Third World, Gyptian, Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann are among the top names for this year’s 15th Annual World Creole music Festival to be held from October 29 to 31st at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium. cont./



Courtesy of: Dominica Weekly

Geothermal Drilling Approved in Dominica


ROSEAU, Dominica, Wednesday August 10, 2011 – Government has given the nod for West Indies Power (WIP) to drill in the Soufriere Valley in search of geothermal energy reserves.

It has given approval to WIP’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIA), which enables the company to begin exploratory drilling in order to determine conditions of the geothermal reservoir in the area.

“WIP is pleased to have been granted the right be able to begin drilling in Soufriere,” said CEO of the power producing company, Kerry McDonald. “For years people have suspected that there is a geothermal reservoir in this area and now we will be able to finally prove its existence.” cont./

Courtesy of: Caribbean360

Soufriere, Dominica

Soufriere, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

Freshwater Lake, Dominica

Freshwater Lake, Dominica

Boeri Lake, Dominica

Boeri Lake, Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Mother), Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Mother), Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Father), Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Father), Dominica

Middleham Falls, Dominica

Middleham Falls, Dominica

National Park, Dominica

National Park, Dominica

Morne Trois Piton National Park

Morne Trois Piton National Park

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa Bath - Wotten Waven, Dominica

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa Bath - Wotten Waven, Dominica

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa - Wotten Waven, Dominica

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa - Wotten Waven, Dominica

Screw, Wotten Waven Dominica

Screw, Wotten Waven Dominica

Scotts Head, Dominica

Scotts Head, Dominica

Rock Beach - Beau Rive, Dominica

Rock Beach - Beau Rive, Dominica

Portsmouth Beach, Dominica

Portsmouth Beach, Dominica

Kalinago Barana Aute, Kalinago Territory

Kalinago Barana Aute, Kalinago Territory

Kabet 'meeting people', Kalinago Territory

Kabet 'meeting people', Kalinago Territory

Kalinago Baskets

Kalinago Baskets

Kalinago making Cassava Bread

Kalinago making Cassava Bread

Kalinago

Kalinago

Kalinago

Kalinago

East Coast, Kalinago Territory

East Coast, Kalinago Territory

L'Escalier Tete Chien, Kalinago Territory

L'Escalier Tete Chien, Kalinago Territory

St Theresa's Church, Salisbury, Dominica

St Theresa's Church, Salisbury, Dominica

Church - Soufriere, Dominica

Church - Soufriere, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cannons at Fort Shirley, Dominica

Cannons at Fort Shirley, Dominica

Paradise Flower, Dominica

Paradise Flower, Dominica

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Dominica

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Dominica

Large Caterpillar, Dominica

Large Caterpillar, Dominica

Sisserou Parrot, Dominica

Sisserou Parrot, Dominica

Peacock, Dominica

Peacock, Dominica

A Dominican Dish

A Dominican Dish

National Costume, Dominica

National Costume, Dominica

National Costume, Dominica

National Costume, Dominica

Mangoes & Guava

Mangoes & Guava

Kenip

Kenip

Selling flowers, Roseau Market

Selling flowers, Roseau Market

Roseau Market, Dominica

Roseau Market, Dominica

The Botanical Gardens, Dominica

The Botanical Gardens, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

View from room, Dominica

View from room, Dominica

Palm Line River, Dominica

Palm Line River, Dominica

Batibou Bay, Dominica

Batibou Bay, Dominica

Mountain Stream, Dominica

Mountain Stream, Dominica

Emerald Pool, Dominica

Emerald Pool, Dominica

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