Political Scientist Dr Dion George advises Caribbean Leaders to ‘know the history of their international counterparts in order to properly negotiate agreements with developed countries, like China.

Dr. George adds that China is not yet the world’s superpower.

​Political Scientist Dr. Dion George.

​International Reports confirm that in 2009 China’s government became the top exporter to 15 out of 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Digital Educator Dr. Simone Mathieu confirms that there are currently over 10,000 Chinese firms in Africa. She urges Caribbean and African Leaders to be wary of the economic influence of the Chinese government, as it is not as harmless as it looks.

Digital Educator, Dr. Simone Mathieu.

​Dominicans have been asking, ‘Where is the new Public Works Department located?’ Q95 news has confirmed that this facility was relocated near to Donkey Beach, at the industrial park in Canefield, after the original site was sold to some private investors.
 
In 2011, the Government was still discussing a price for land at the Public Works site, which was then located at Goodwill Road, Roseau, which it had intended to sell toinvestors.
 
Opposition Leader Lennox Linton is disgusted by the treatment of the Public Works Corporation and Department under the DLP Administration, and revealed its current location and the apparent derelict equipment that is parked at that site.

​Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton

​As regards to the Skerrit-led DLP Administration's clandestine decision to sell off the Public Works Property and dissolve the board of the Public Works Corporation, Marigot MP Lennox Linton demands that the DLP government reveal the conditions under which that state asset was sold, to include; the prevailing Market Price, the Purchase Price, who was the buyer, and what proposed project is to be constructed on the site.

Marigot MP, Lennox Linton.

​Former DPSU General Secretary & Manager and Owner of Decatur Travel Agency, Alvin Thomas, says Dominica’s diplomatic arrangement with the Government of the People's Republic China - under the Skerrit-led DLP administration, could have been much more fruitful, if negotiations for relations and development were conducted by more capable and experienced leadership within Dominica’s political landscape. Thomas references the rate of Chinese partnered & funded National projects in Dominica, compared to the Chinese government’s rate of development in infrastructure and technology in its own country.

Former DPSU General Secretary & Manager and Owner of Decatur Travel Agency, Alvin Thomas.

DFP Leader Bernard Hurtault calls on Dominicans to restore their national pride and dignity, by embracing & implementing democratic principles within Dominica’s political landscape. Hurtault claims these values have been shelved for too long by loyalists of the Dominica Labor Party. He insists that nothing is wrong with politics in its true nature, however, the DLP’s use of partisan political behavior is destructive, and if it is not stopped, it will destroy the society at some point.

​DFP Leader, Bernard Hurtault.

President of the Dominica State College, Dr Donald Peters says the plans for repairs of the DSC's lower campus have been in the works for a while now. The lower campus had not been repaired since Hurricane Maria. Peters says government has made funds available for the first phase to the tune of $2.5Million, bids have been put out, and are tenders expected to be in by the end of February 2022.

​President of the Dominica State College, Dr Donald Peters.

Senior Engineer with the Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica Dr Genora Joseph claims the Housing Recovery Project which started in 2019, is aimed at providing houses for people whose homes were severely impacted by Hurricane Maria. She says at the moment approximately 100 contracts have been signed for the construction of these homes. She added that an important characteristic of this particular project is that it is beneficiary-led.

​Senior Engineer with the Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica, Dr Genora Joseph.

Roseau North MP Danny Lugay questions how can a prime piece of State Owned real estate located next to the Woodbridge Bay Port be secretly sold to private hands, when it is clear that there is urgent need for port expansion. His question came after news that a hotel will be built at the former Public Works Corporation site along the Goodwill Road. Lugay believes this piece of land should be subject to public tender. He was speaking on State Owned DBS Radio.

Meanwhile, Lugay says this property belongs to the people of Dominica, and that site should be used for something that benefits all Dominicans, instead of turning it over to private use.

Member of Parliament for Roseau North, Danny Lugay.

​Revised code of Judicial conduct and commentary came into effect for judicial officers. The objective of this Code of Judicial Conduct is to establish standards for ethical conduct of judicial officers and to provide guidance to judicial officers and regulate judicial conduct.
 
The aim is to assist members of the public, the executive, legislature and members of the legal profession to know and better understand what guides judicial conduct, and to assist in holding the judiciary accountable at all times to maintain the highest standards of conduct in the dispensation and administration of justice.
 
It should be borne in mind that it is generally impossible to compile complete lists of pre-determined activities which judicial officers are forbidden from pursuing. The principles set out in this Code therefore serve as guidance for the standard of conduct expected of judicial officers in their day-to-day work, or during off-duty activities.
 
It must also be noted that while a breach of any of the principles outlined in this Code may not by itself lead to disciplinary sanctions being pursued against a judicial officer, a breach of the Code may in certain circumstances give rise to grounds under the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Order for pursuing such disciplinary action.

​Dame Janice M Pereira, DBE, LL.D, Chief Justice, Judicial Officers, Management & Staff of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court