Skerrit reaches out to opposition

December 09, 2014 in Regional

Prime minister elect, Roosevelt Skerrit, has reached out to the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) following its defeat at the poll, saying now is the time to join hands to build Dominica. “I am extending publicly an olive branch to the UWP to join hands with...

Dominicans vote for new Government

December 08, 2014 in Regional

ROSEAU, Dominica, (CMC) – Dominicans are voting in a general election for a new Government with the incumbent Dominica Labour Party (DLP) facing a strong challenge to maintain its 14 year hold on power. The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), which is entering the election...

Stephens stays relevant

December 05, 2014 in Regional

SINGER Tanya Stephens said that she is continuing to do what is necessary for her to stay in the music game. In her wry, no-holds barred, matter-of-fact style, just like her music, Stephens was speaking to Splash following a stinging two-hour set at the Triple Century...

Australia marijuana IPO creates market buzz

December 05, 2014 in Regional

(Reuters) - Australia's first initial public offering in a medicinal marijuana company is three times oversubscribed, giving high hopes to its founder's ambitions to become "the George Clooney of medicinal cannabis". Perth-based Phytotech, due to list on the Australian Securities Exchange on Dec. 22, is seeking...