Stories about Dominica from October, 2007
Dominica: Dengue Fever
Living Dominica reports that the incidence of Dengue Fever is still high in certain Caribbean islands.
Barbados, Dominica: Journalist Sued
“It all started when The Times published an article asking how it was that the Prime Minister acquired a million dollars worth of real estate on his politician’s salary”: Barbados Free Press reports that the editor of a Dominica newspaper is being sued by the island's Prime Minister.
Dominica: Creole Traditions
“During this season, every village…strives to show its neighbors how well it is preserving heritage and traditions”: Living Dominica celebrates “Creole time”!
Dominica: World's Oldest Blogger
Living Dominica celebrates the achievements of Olive Riley, believed to be the oldest blogger in the world.
Dominica: Nature's Music
Living Dominica dances to the new soundtrack of her life…
Puerto Rico, Dominica: Indigenous Unity
The Voice of the Taino People Online reports that the indigenous Kallinagos of Dominica and the United Confederation of Taino People have ratified an historic “Declaration of Unity”.
Dominica: Celebrating Independence
Steve's Dominica posts a Flickr photoset of some of the island's Independence celebrations.
Trinidad & Tobago, Dominica: Blog Action Day
Haveworld and Living Dominica share their ideas for helping the environment in honour of Blog Action Day.
Dominica: Dengue fever
Living Dominica describes “life under a mosquito net” as the island copes with an outbreak of dengue fever.
Dominica: Thinking about volcanoes
“Dominica is home to one of the highest concentrations of volcanoes on the planet.” Living Dominica wonders if “we are overdue for an eruption here”.
UK, Caribbean: Cuisine questions
Why isn't Caribbean food more popular in the UK, wonders Can Cook, Must Cook. She responds to online commentary.
Dominica: Creole time
October is the month for celebrating Dominica's Creole heritage. Living Dominica gives a run-down of key upcoming events.