In addition to his many other responsibilities as the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit is also the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). He will continue in this role until June 30th of this year. The Chairmanship of CARICOM rotates, with someone new within the Member State taking over every six months.
This change also changes the Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, as it is made up of the current Chairman, the ougoing and incoming Chairmen and the Secretary-General. As a result, the current Bureau includes: Hon. Roosevelt Skerritt Prime Minister of Dominica; H.E. Bharrat Jagdeo, President of Guyana, H.E. Rene Preval, President of Haiti, and H.E. Edwin W. Carrington, CARICOM Secretary-General.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Prime Minister Skerrit & His Plan
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has big plans for Dominica. He recently told his ministers that their job is certainly not an 8 to 4 job. As he said to his ministers, “I’m not going to waste my time in this cabinet; we have a lot of work to do; this is a very serious matter; you have to roll up your sleeve and put your boots on and go in the field and solve the problems of the people of Dominica and to create better opportunities for them.”
In addition, Prime Minister Skerrit outlined a long agenda that he hopes to pursue over a five year period. He wants new jobs in Dominica, higher salaries for public servants, better infrastructure on the island and more foreign investors.
Dominica is soon going to be able to have night landings at the airport, and he is inviting people to watch the first flight. Finally, he hopes, in the next five years, that Dominica will have the status of test cricket host.
In addition, Prime Minister Skerrit outlined a long agenda that he hopes to pursue over a five year period. He wants new jobs in Dominica, higher salaries for public servants, better infrastructure on the island and more foreign investors.
Dominica is soon going to be able to have night landings at the airport, and he is inviting people to watch the first flight. Finally, he hopes, in the next five years, that Dominica will have the status of test cricket host.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Remembering Dominica's Mable Moir James
On Monday, February 1st, the Dominica flag was flown at half staff on all public buildings in the States, as a sign of mourning for Mrs. Mable Moir James. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, and the government of Dominica declared it a day of morning in respect for this former Member of the House of Assembly.
Mable Moir James created history in 1966 by becoming the first female Minister of Government in Dominica. She served as a minister in various capacities from 1966-1970 and was also the founder of the Women’s Guild and a proponent of women’s rights.
Mable Moir James created history in 1966 by becoming the first female Minister of Government in Dominica. She served as a minister in various capacities from 1966-1970 and was also the founder of the Women’s Guild and a proponent of women’s rights.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Cruising to Dominica
In recent Dominica news, the internationally famous MV Queen Mary II docked in Dominica on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. This port in the Caribbean is actually one of the few that can accommodate a boat of this size.
Captained by Mr. Bernard Warner, The MV Queen Mary II will only make this stop to Dominica during the 2009/2010 cruise ship season.
Cruise tourism is a major piece of Dominica’s growing tourism sector. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit invites tourists and groups to enjoy the wealth of offerings in Dominica. Over 500,000 cruise passengers visited Dominica during the 2008/2009 cruise season. This year, following on the heels of the most recent win by Roosevelt Skerrit, 278 cruise ships are expected for the 2009/2010 ship season.
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