The Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Jefferson Drigo says the issue of accommodation in the Police Force is bad. He says the working conditions are also unsatisfactory. Drigo is of the view that urgent attention needs to be given to the Social Service Unit, the Traffic Department and the General Section. Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Jefferson Drigo Meanwhile Trevis Chico of the St Lucia Police Welfare Association says the police welfare associations generally would like to have a better working relationship with the hierarchy. He was on island for the recent PWA awards ceremony. Trevis Chico of the St Lucia Police Welfare Association
Over 30 police officers were awarded in the various departments with the Prosecutor of the Year award going to Sergeant Innocent Toussaint; Investigator of the Year to Sergeant Chaucer James; Special Constable of the Year to Clemencia Noel, and Constable of the Year went to Erskin James. Lyndon Timothy was awarded Corporal of the Year, Maurice Pierre got Sergeant of the Year & Clyde Charles was awarded Inspector of the year. Awards were also given to retirees, Superintendent Cuffy Williams for 41 years of service, Inspector Emmanuel James – 37 years; Sergeant Addison Matthew – 41 years, Corporal Nicholson Gordon – 39 years and Corporal Thomas Attidore – 36 years.
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Isaac Baptiste, Joshua Francis and Lennox Linton with President of the Territorial Assembly Claude Lise United Workers Party (UWP) Leader Lennox Linton is optimistic about broad, deep and strong cooperation with Dominica’s French neighbors in the Caribbean, in the event his party is voted into office at the next general election.
A release from the party stated that a four-member UWP delegation headed by Political Leader Lennox Linton, and including UWP Deputy leader Joshua Francis, UWP President Isaac Baptiste, and former UN Ambassador and Foreign Policy Consultant Crispin Gregoire, met with national and municipal leaders in Martinique from January 25 – 27, 2019 to explore possibilities for cooperation in areas of mutual development interest. Linton says “there are exciting possibilities for government to government and people to people development initiatives in education, culture, health care, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, environment protection and disaster management.” The release added that “the UWP Team Dominica was heartened by the eagerness for closer cooperation, and the solidarity for a more integrated Caribbean region expressed by the Martinique officials,” and that “Linton is confident that his party in government will provide the leadership and management Dominica needs to join its French neighbors in practical people-centered collaboration, that will generate a wide range of human development benefits.” The release also stated that the UWP team visited colleague, Dr Sam Christian, who was airlifted to La Meynard Hospital in Martinique in December 2018 for emergency treatment, following a vehicular accident in which he sustained a fractured pelvis. Dr Christian is currently recovering at a Rehabilitation Centre in the community of Carbet on Martinique’s west coast. “He extends his thanks to the government and people of Dominica for supporting him through the difficult and emotional challenges of achieving full recovery”. Leader Lennox Linton pleased with medical recovery of UWP Soufriere candidate Dr Sam Christian1/29/2019 UWP Leader Lennox Linton is pleased with the medical recovery of the Party’s Soufriere Candidate Dr Sam Christian, who was the victim of a freak accident which fractured his pelvis, and had put his mobility and life at risk. Dr Sam Christian was urgently flown to Martinique where he is currently out of hospital and is now receiving therapeutic treatment on his road to recovery. Linton who recently visited Dr. Christian in Martinique says Christian is making progress and that he is very optimistic about his recovery process and that for the first time in months, Dr. Christian was able to place his feet on the ground, and therefore giving him the drive to keep pushing. UWP Leader, Lennox Linton
The Dominica Reparations Committee in collaboration with the Dominica Public Library Services, the UWI, National Youth Council and the House of Nayabingae, will be hosting an event on February 1st at the UWI open campus, to celebrate the opening of Black History Month. There will be presentations on the global reparations struggle along with Caribbean struggles, and overall struggles of the Nubian man. These are the sentiments of Chairman of the Dominica Reparations Committee, Dr. Damien Dublin. Local activist and Chairman of the Dominica Reparations committee Dr. Damien Dublin
Chairperson of the National Queen Show Committee Mrs. Romualda Hyacinth is satisfied with the preparations ahead of the March 1st 2019 National pageant, as five participants will contest the event this year. Mrs Hyacinth says all of the training has been on schedule and a number of facilitators have been co opted. The DFC organized a cruise ship visit for the participants, who received a guided tour and photo opportunities aboard the ship. She says this year is expected to be one of great excitement and energy. Chairperson of the Queen Show Committee, Mrs. Romualda Hyacinth
Although Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit mentioned over the past year, that his government’s intention is to construct an airport capable of taking international jet aircrafts in the vicinity of Wesley and Woodford Hill, no formal plan has been issued. No names of engineering companies or detailed sources of funding have been announced. But social media has been buzzing, and leaked information, plans and images are circulating.
Some eight alternative sites around Dominica have been suggested over the last 50 years, but it is generally agreed that the best location on the island is in the area around Woodford Hill and Wesley. The fan-shaped outflow of low ridges emanating from Morne Diablotin provides land that is furthest away from Dominica’s central mountain range. This “shoulder” of Dominica is generally flatter in comparison to the rest of the island. The challenge has been to find the best approach unencumbered by mountains or ridges, while at the same time allowing for an alignment that generally faces into the Trade Winds from the east. The Dominica Labour Party (DLP) announced plans for an international airport in this area under the leadership of Patrick John in 1975. The new Chronicle newspaper on 16th August 1975 announced that some 450 acres had been earmarked for the airport and related projects. But no land was ever paid for. The plan was rebooted in 1979 when 40 square miles of northern Dominica were to be acquired, but no drawings were ever issued. This alignment of the DLP International Airport appears to have a few benefits: The first, unlike the old Douglas-Charles site in the Melville Hall Valley, is that it is well above flood waters and sea surge. River flooding has been a serious defect of Melville Hall for years, particularly during Tropical Storm Erika. For this reason, present engineers have avoided crossing the Woodford Hill River which has the largest watershed of all the valleys in this zone. All of the so-called ‘gutters’, including the small Eden River can be diverted parallel to the runway. President of the United Workers Party Isaac Baptiste speaks on the idea behind the North East Comprehensive, and states the DLP has failed to implement numerous plans of development within the Tourism Sector. Mr. Baptiste was speaking as a special guest on the “Workers and You” program recently where he says that there was an anticipated growth within the Tourism sector during the UWP’s tenure as Government of Dominica. Baptiste says that there were numerous sections within the North Eastern Comprehensive Department, one of which was the Hospitality Department. The UWP President stated “the number of mistakes that have been made by this administration (DLP) since they came into office. They take development decisions without considering the implications for other sectors or other components of the development process.” Baptiste went on to state that there were other ideas on the table that were already in construction and developmental stages that were discarded by the DLP administration and replaced with what he considers to have negative impacts on the environment. He says that this is just an example of their incompetence. Isaac Baptiste President of the United Workers Party .
“The United Workers Party wants the people to always be in charge and always have the responsibility to decide who should be in government.” These are some of the sentiments of the Leader of the Opposition Lennox Linton. The team leader is of the belief that elections should be free and fair, and that no one government should seek to change that. Lennox is of the view that this what the DLP administration is focused on. He says this is “Government of the People, By the People, For the people. So, the people must be allowed to decide, who is in the Government.” He says that they have been playing major roles in bribery, manipulated voters’ lists, fraud, and much more. Linton says that we need to have a voting system based on conscience not manipulation. Leader of the Opposition Lennox Linton
Chairman of the Dominica Police Welfare Association Jefferson Drigo, speaking at the first ever award ceremony of the Police Welfare Association at PSU is encouraging officers to continue work harder and smarter. Mr. Drigo says that the officers need to be appreciative of what is given to them, and take advantage of the opportunities that are made available as well show discipline in their field of work. Mr. Drigo gave words of appreciation to the citizens of Dominica and says that the cooperation between police officers and citizens are essential. Chairman of the Dominica police welfare association Jefferson Drigo.
The Dominica Cadet Corps observed Cadet Day over the weekend, at the celebrations the young cadets and recruits were asked to asked to serve their country with unison. Lieutenant Cornel Joseph Raymond made these statements at the Grammar school grounds where the ceremony was held. He says that he is encouraging them to stand with loyalty pride and dedication, as they pursue the vision to build the best cadet corp all whilst striving for excellence. Lieutenant Cornel Joseph Raymond Also present and giving words of encouragement was Adjutant Fitzroy Leon. Leon advised the young cadets and those promoted to take advantage of the opportunities that’s made available. Adjutant Fitzroy Leon .
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