The Government of Dominica will be hosting the National ICT FEST 2013 for the period July 2, 2013 to July 4, 2013. The ICT FEST 2013 will provide an interactive environment for introducing ICT Tools and their benefits and to showcase ICT solutions in as many sectors as possible as a means of facilitating national development.
A number of activities including exhibitions, seminars and workshops and competitions will form part of the ICT Fest.
Individuals are invited to submit suitable logos, themes and tag lines for the ICT FEST 2013. Attractive electronic gadgets and bragging rights will be awarded to the winners.
For further details visit the Government’s website at www.dominica.gov.dm or call the ICT Unit at 2665241.
The Ministry of National Security Immigration and Labour would like to inform the general public that as of September 1, 2012 fees for the application and processing of various categories of services by the Labour and Immigration are as follows:
CATEGORY OF SERVICE |
CURRENT FEE |
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- $250.00 and ($150.00) for citizens by decent born outside of Dominica before or after 1978)
- $2,000.00 for issuance of certificate of registration after approval is granted) does not include Dominican citizens by decent |
and Temporary Resident Permits |
CARICOM Citizens - $250.00 Rest of the world - $800.00 |
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CARICOM Citizens - $400.00 Rest of the world - $800.00 |
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$250.00 |
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$200.00 |
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$100.00 |
- Child (15 & below) - Adults (16 & above) - Lost or damaged passport - Extension of Stay |
$75.00 $150.00 $400.00 (varies depending on period of stay) |
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$100.00 |
(All quotations are in Eastern Caribbean currency)
The fees are payable to the Government Treasury. Receipt of payment of fees must be presented to the relevant Government Departments upon application for the aforementioned services. Fees are non-refundable, irrespective of the outcome of applications.
The Ministry of National Security Immigration and Labour wishes to reiterate that there are no other fees required for the various services outlined in the schedule. Any information provided to the contrary is inaccurate and misleading. The Ministry will not be responsible for any other amount paid in this regard and urges the general public to be guided accordingly.
Contact: Sharon Welcome, Secretary
Tel: (869) 465-2537
Fax: (869 465-7512
E-mail:
Basseterre, 28 November 2012
NOTICE
The Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) wishes to advise the public of the following licence revocations:
Effective 26 October 2012:
The Principal license, number SL-PL-0008-11, of Mr Joel Allen who was accredited to ECFH Global Investment Solutions Ltd was revoked. This revocation is pursuant to Section 66(1) (f) of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2001 of the Laws of Saint Lucia. Mr Allen has ceased to carry on the business of a Principal in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
The Principal licence, number KN-PL-0009-07, of Mr Kevin Huggins who was accredited to Bank of Nevis Ltd was revoked. This revocation is pursuant to Section 66(1) (f) of the Securities Act No. 12 of 2001 of the Laws of St Kitts and Nevis. Mr Huggins has ceased to carry on the business of a Principal in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
Effective 27 November 2012:
The Principal license, number DM-PL-0003-01, of Ms Caryl Phillip Williams who was accredited to National Mortgage Finance Corporation of Dominica Ltd was revoked. This revocation is pursuant to Section 66(1) (f) of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2001 of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Ms Phillip Williams has ceased to carry on the business of a Principal in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
28 November 2012
NOTICE
Effective 27 November 2012:
The Principal licence, number DM-PL-0005-06, of Ms Linda Toussaint Peters who was accredited to National Mortgage Finance Corporation of Dominica Ltd was revoked. This revocation is pursuant to Section 66(1) (f) of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2001 of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Ms Toussaint Peters has ceased to carry on the business of a Principal in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
The Representative licence, number DM-RR-007-06, of Mr Curtis Clarendon who was accredited to National Mortgage Finance Corporation of Dominica Ltd was revoked. This revocation is pursuant to Section 66(1) (f) and 66 (1) (g) of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2001 of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Mr Clarendon has ceased to carry on the business of a Representative in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
The Representative licence, number DM-RR-087-08, of Mr Joel Denis who was accredited to National Mortgage Finance Corporation of Dominica Ltd was revoked. This revocation is pursuant to Section 66(1) (f) and 66 (1) (g) of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2001 of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Mr Denis has ceased to carry on the business of a Representative in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
Please note that these licences were cancelled and thus cannot be used to transact securities business within the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
POST EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS 2012
The public is advised that the following dates of posting listed below are only to ensure the letters and parcels arrive on time for Christmas. However, because of the high volume of mail at this time, the Postal Service is unable to guarantee the delivery of the letters and parcels for Christmas after the stipulated date of posting mentioned below.
DESTINATION |
SURFACE MAIL |
AIR MAIL
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Letters, Greetings Cards, Gift packets, Printed Paper, Parcels |
Letters, Greetings Cards, Gift packets, Printed Paper, Parcels |
INTERNATIONAL |
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Great Britain |
NO SERVICE |
7TH DECEMBER |
Africa, Asia, Canada |
NO SERVICE |
7TH DECEMBER |
USA, Puerto Rico, USVI |
NO SERVICE |
7TH DECEMBER |
CARIBBEAN |
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SOUTH BOUND |
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St. Lucia , Barbados |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
Martinique, Aruba |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
Curacao, Grenada, Guyana |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
Bermuda |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
NORTH BOUND |
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Jamaica, Guadeloupe |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
Antigua, Montserrat |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
St. Kitts/ Nevis, Anguilla |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
St. Maarten, St. Martin |
NO SERVICE |
17TH DECEMBER |
INLAND |
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17TH DECEMBER |
All Public Officers, their family, friends and the general public are invited to the Grand Public Service Day Talent Night schedule to take place on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Arawak House of Culture.
Come witness Public Officers perform cultural dances, fashion modeling, poems, songs and much more. Don’t miss the Public Service Talent Show of a lifetime, the best ever.