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Fifa sides with Warner in Dominica Football Row
By Mark Ledsom BERNE, Switzerland, Jan 18 (Reuters) – World soccer’s governing body FIFA stood by vice-president Jack Warner on Friday following accusations by the DFA he had abused his power.
FA files ethics complaint against Warner
Mark Ledsom BERNE, Switzerland, Jan 17 (Reuters) – The Dominica football association has appealed to FIFA’s ethics committee over what it calls “the appalling conduct and flagrant abuse of power” by FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.
Mercury carnival band
Check out the Mercury Carnival Band. The website has lots of pictures and information about the concept. Bwois Kwaib This costume is our National flower. She blossoms crimson in the midst of drought. The bois kwaib represents a resilience found inherently in all Dominicans, a strength and beauty of culture which shines through when times [...]
Police officers charged
(dominicanewsonline) – The Police Welfare Association of Dominica has confirmed that police officer Carlton Williams and special constable DETHROS Darroux have been arrested and charged for murder.
Carnival Pageant winners to get Scholarships
During the official opening of Dominica Carnival 2008, minister of Lorainne Bannis-Roberts announced that in addition to prize money, the government will provide scholarships for winners of the Carnival Queen Competition.
Oil refinery debate rages
Since PM Skerritt announced his government intention to accept the oil refinery project from the Hugo Chavez Government of Venezuela, the debate over whether this is a prudent move for a country selling itself as an eco-tourism paradise has gathered steam
OECS Heads to meet in Dominica
OECS Heads of Government meet in Dominica, January 17th and 18th, with deeper economic integration of the sub-region high on their agenda.
Carnival Prize Money Announced
The Dominica Festivals Commission announced the various prizes for carnival bands and other participating groups for this year’s real mas.
Smoking Ban legislation to be Introduced
Minister of Health John Fabian in confident the introduction of legislation to ban smoking in public places will be passed in Dominica this year.
Government Minister set to Retire
Health minister and representative for the Grandbay constituency John Fabien, who turned 63 on Wednesday, will not seek re-election in the next general elections.