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ALBA seen as avenue for obtaining economic aid, says former St Lucian PMROSEAU, Dominica: One of the Caribbean's leading academics and former St. Lucian Prime Minister, Professor Dr Vaughan Lewis, is of the view that Dominica or other Caribbean countries who give their support to ALBA see it as “just another avenue for obtaining economic aid which is not available in CARICOM”.
Lewis made the disclosure during an interview with Stabroek News in Guyana last month.
There has been much debate and discussion in Dominica on the decision by Dominica to join the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas, (ALBA) which includes Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua.
How To Ditch The Office And Plan Your EscapeHumans weren’t meant for just seating in one place for too long, they were meant for adventure. You know who you are, (yes you) sitting there in your cubicle with one eye on the “to do” pile and the other on travelocity.com. The desk is plastered with brochures from exotic locations and your computer wallpaper is a photo of your favorite beach.
Dominica going geothermalDominica says it is receiving EU support in a project to develop its geothermal resources with the intention of selling electricity to its closest neighbours.
According to a government paper, the island has exhibited strong potential for significant geothermal power generation.
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See also: Alternative energy in Dominica
Recovering From the Hopeless SituationA few days ago, I wrote an article on how to recognize the hidden Values in Hopeless Situations. But how do you recover from the hopeless situation? Do your best to steer clear of it of course, but when you reach the point where life that no matter what you do, you just have to the inevitable. Accept the loss gracefully.
Consultation workshop examines trade and business facilitation in DominicaROSEAU, Dominica: The OECS Export Development Unit (OECS-EDU) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Hub and Spokes Project, the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Consumer and Diaspora Affairs examined issues related to the enabling environment for trade and business in Dominica at a National Consultation held on Thursday 21st to Friday 22nd February, 2008 in Roseau Dominica.