Stories about Dominica from December, 2008
A Caribbean Christmas
'Tis the season - and nowhere celebrates Christmas quite like the Caribbean! Here's a glimpse into what bloggers are doing to get into the spirit of the festivities...
Dominica: The Buggery Law
As HIV infection rates continue to climb, Dominica Weekly says: “The point is our politicians, religious leaders and community health experts must learn how to bury their differences and find multi-divided solutions to the HIV/AIDS problem.”
Barbados, Dominica: A First for Indigenous Communities
Barbados Free Press reports on “a first in the history of the Americas” as Dominica issues a diplomatic passport to its indigenous Kalinago-Carib leader.
Dominica, U.S.A.: Economic Effects
Dan at Dominica Weekly notices that the economic downturn is having a trickle-down effect on Dominicans who live abroad.
Dominica: Rights of the Child
“The stunning reality is there are a number of incidents of uncalled-for brutality and abuse against children every day in our society”: Dominica Weekly says that there is a fine line between discipline and child abuse.
Dominica, U.S.A.: Political Strategies
As Dominicans prepare themselves to go to the polls in 2010, Chris at Dominica Weekly thinks that “there are many strategies that local political parties can adopt from the Obama presidential campaign.”
Dominica: Regulation Laws
“Some political analysts speculate that the spending for the 2010 campaign will be the most expensive…ever. Hell would probably have to freeze over before any political party in Dominica publishes its source of funding”: Dominica Weekly thinks that laws are needed to “regulate the political corruption culture.”
