Two short news items by sweir: Dominica's Hurricane relief updates and MC Bonde in the movies

E-building an island. Track Dominica’s progress online
By Stephen Weir -- Social Media Posted Story

Even though news about Dominica's recovery from Hurricane Maria is no longer front page news, travellers and family can now keep updated thanks to a new website.
Over the past two weeks, Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and the Ministry of Tourism and Urban Renewal together with other private and public sector stakeholders and partners have been working to assess the readiness of Dominica to receive visitors. 
Discover Dominica Authority has just launched a new blog site, http://dominicaupdate.com, to provide regular updates on key visitor related products and services. 
Updates to be included on the site range from accommodations, access, things to do, volunteering and voluntourism, as well as information of the relief efforts and responses to frequently asked questions. According to Director of Tourism Colin Piper, “This web page is another way that DDA is striving to keep its public informed about the realistic situation in Dominica post Hurricane Maria.

Weir Entertainment Short in Caribbean Camera

Caribbean Camera Entertainment Short 

MC Bonde To Be In The Movies

Popular G-98.7 radio host, MC Bonde (aka Keith Kadete) is going to be in the movies. The Caribbean Camera received a note through LinkedIn today that he is now an actor in a new film being made in Toronto. The Man In My Dreams Movie by DIAMOND PICTURES began filming at the beginning of the month. MC Bonde​ is still on the  air Sunday afternoons with The African Groove Show 12 noon to 2pm.

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