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Infrastructure & Investment During the Last Two Decades

Boiling Lake Dominica

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

Social Media at the Work Place: A necessity or a drain on productivity

Easy Access to Social Media

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

Looking at The Positive Side of Tax Reform

Taxes Are Here

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

The Thrust Towards an Educated Workforce

Dominica has a Skilled and Educated Workforce

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

Tackling Pollution on Nature Isle – Dominica

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

Developing Excellence & Standards with Hotel Staff

Is it the well painted structure, the manager, the Front Desk Administrative Staff who just walk out of college, or do we concentrate on the all important service we ought to provide? Many hoteliers still have the notion that their rooms will be filled no matter what; they have not understood...READ MORE

The Customer Service Strategy for Dominica

Customer Service is the concept of serving customers in a satisfactory manner. At times, the customer does not even need to be given what they ask for, but need to be left feeling satisfied that they were dealt with in a respectful and acceptable manner throughout their interaction with the...READ MORE

Health Support Services for Locals and Visitors – the Potential for Medical Tourism

Everyone, at some point in their life, is concerned about their health and the support they would receive if something critical happens to them.   Some take it very seriously, others are more laid back and monitor how things progress.  Whatever illness may come your way, a proper health support system...READ MORE

Home Grown Windsor Park to the International Standard Sports Stadium

The “Windsor Park” – Dominica’s most famous recreational ground named after Windsor-England, has played a significant role in our island life. Many who have gone before me will testify that this 5 ¼ acres of land has served Dominica and Dominicans well. Imagine a piece of land so small and...READ MORE

The Student Loan

Student loan

Many students pursuing higher education at some point go through the hustle and bustle of applying for a student loan. Most financial institutions here have this facility available and usually go on educational campaigns to get students to come in and take loans. It’s a two-way street whereby students can...READ MORE

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