Stories about Dominica from February, 2008
Dominica: Information Overload?
“Dominica is still at a primitive stage when it comes to information technology,” writes Dominica Weekly, providing some tips on how to “recognize the disadvantages the information age brought to our daily work ethics.”
Dominica: Going Green
“Stores must spend a small fortune on black plastic shopping bags (Dominica imported US$1.3 million of plastic products last year)” writes Steve's Dominica, but says: “All is not lost.”
Dominica: Refinery Plans On Hold
Steve's Dominica is pleased to report that plans for establishing an oil refinery on the “Nature Island” are on hold.
Dominica: Oil Refinery
Chris at Dominica Weekly writes: “I strongly believe that most Dominicans don’t realize the dangers of an oil refinery and how it can destroy the livelihood of many Dominicans. It’s so unfortunate…”
Dominica: Small Tremor
Steve's Dominica felt “another little earth tremor…5.0, 80 miles east of us, 21 miles down.”
Dominica: Carnival Photos
Steve's Dominica and Dominica Weekly post photos of the island's Carnival Monday celebrations.
Dominica: Trouble in Paradise?
Both Caribbean Man and Steve's Dominica are concerned about the “intellectual crisis” on the island: “Just the handling of the ‘proposed’ oil refinery has made me cringe.”