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Dominica smartphone App launched

Dominicas first Dedicated Tourism Smartphone App Launched

Roseau, Dominica: A local web development company today (15th May, 2012) launched the first ever mobile app dedicated to Dominicas tourism product.The Destination Dominica app is a smartphone application that showcases Dominica.

Drawing upon the comprehensive database that powers the popular Visit-Dominica.com website, the app allows users to quickly find what they what to do in Dominica.

CEO of Delphis Ltd, Steve McCabe, said The app is targeted at visitors currently on island or people knowing theyre coming to Dominica. As such, the aim is on letting people quickly and easily find what they want in Dominica, be it a place to eat or stay, or something to do. Theres a real focus on ease of use, and of letting people discover whats around them. For example we make extensive use of Google Maps to show users where attractions and local businesses are located.The app is initially available on the Android platform, with a iPhone version coming soon. Blackberry users can use the mobile website version of the app.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play app store, or by scanning the QR code below.

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Girls in ICT Day

Dominica celebrated a "Girls in ICT Day" yesterday. Telecoms Minister Ambrose Geoge spoke at a ceremony marking the day.

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40 PCs for Youth Skills programme

PCs, printers and computer equipment worth over $150,000 has been donated to the Dominica Youth Skills Programme by the World Bank, local and regional telecomms regulatory bodies. Other equipment has also been donated to several villages around the island.

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Discover Dominica launches new website

The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has launched their new website. The site is at Dominica.dm or DiscoverDominica.com.

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Computers for Villages

7 computers were given to 7 village councils in order to provide the communities with Internet access.

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