The notion of whether fiscal incentives make a difference to an investor’s decision has been the subject of much academic discourse, particularly in the various organisations such as the IMF and the World Bank, which views fiscal incentives as a subsidy that Government should not grant. Their take, as I...READ MORE
Community Based Tourism (CBT) – The new buzz word around!! “Community Based Tourism is tourism in which local residents invite tourists to visit their communities.” This Community-based tourism idea aims to increase local peoples’ involvement in tourism through the development of small guesthouses and restaurants, craft markets, and the promotion...READ MORE
When I was growing up, I heard of shows and exhibitions which took place in various parishes in Dominica. Most of these were associated with village feasts and other festive celebrations. During the summer of 1978, I attended my first “big” exhibition which showcased local work as a...READ MORE
An opportunity can be defined as, “A good chance for advancement or progress.” With this in mind, Dominica can be seen as the ideal place for investment opportunities. Although we may be a bit underdeveloped when compared to a few other Caribbean Islands, it is this fact that has made...READ MORE
It is vital that businesses within Dominica’s tourism industry understand the benefits of online technologies. Regionally, too many small firms are still plagued with continued operations of only traditional means of communication, and have yet to be convinced of the desperate need to get online, with special focus on Dominica....READ MORE
In the early 1980s I remember a number of infrastructural projects going on in Dominica. It was simply amazing as the entire island appeared to be going through some type of transition. Subsequent to that, the Canefield to Pond Casse Road became the main road when travelling from...READ MORE
At the workplace computer and internet connectivity is as common place, as the pen and pencils and in some organisations is used more than the latter. It is a given, that technology drives this new world. We have seen the gains that technology has offered us in bridging the gap...READ MORE
In 2010, we are subject to, Value Added Tax, Import Duties, Excise Tax, Environmental Taxes, Corporate Taxes and the list goes on. However, one must not forget the purpose of these taxes. In short, they are a source of revenue for the Government. Without them, the Government would not be...READ MORE
One of the key areas that investors normally take a keen eye on, long before they actually decide to invest, is the labor force of a country. The question they ask is “Who will work in my business after I have invested all this money”. This is an...READ MORE
Pollution is all around us. Sometimes we can’t see it, but we can smell, hear and even taste it. With issues like holes in the Ozone Layer, greenhouse gases, carbon emissions and the recent oil spill issue in the Gulf of Mexico, many are becoming more sensitive towards the environment...READ MORE
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