CEO of VF Inc and Chairperson and Events Manager of Mas Camp Entertainment Committee, Dr. Valda Henry says the series of Shows held during the 2020 Carnival season were challenging but successful.
 
Dr. Henry told Q95 news on Wednesday, she was impressed by the resilience of her executive and the creativity of the Calypsonians who participated. She went on to highlight the Committee’s Champ of the Camp event as one of the biggest shows for the season.

​CEO of VF Inc and Chairperson and Events Manager of Mas Camp Entertainment Committee, Dr Valda Henry

​The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has begun the issuance of its new Electronic Laissez-Passer. The new OECS Electronic Laissez-Passer replaces the previous travel document utilised by staff and representatives of OECS Institutions and Organs on official travel missions.
 
Unlike its predecessor, this new travel document is of international standard and is in compliance with Doc 9303 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for providing guidance on the issuance of Machine-Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs). 
 
A highlight of the security features of the new Electronic Laissez-Passer includes the following:
 
Iridescent ink: Ink containing semi-opaque pigments that become visible/invisible depending on the angle of view as well as the light.
 
Letterpress printing: A printing technique that creates a recessed image, pressed into the substrate by, for example, a stamp or punch. Letterpress printing may be recognised by the sharp edge surrounding the image (the bead) and a possible relief on the other side of the substrate.
 
Collated: A text or image that has been applied to the substrate at successive positions. Together, they form a complete image or give the appearance of movement.
 
Duotone watermark: An image and/or text created during the paper-production process by varying the density of the paper. This type of watermark consists of lighter and darker sections (positive and negative).
Contactless chip: Located in the back cover that meets ICAO specifications.
 
The use of the new OECS Electronic Laissez-Passer ensures that staff and representatives of OECS Institutions and Organs on official travel duties are afforded the relevant privileges and immunities as granted under the Revised Treaty of Basseterre.
 
The new OECS Electronic Laissez-Passer will therefore ease the movement of staff and officials of OECS Institutions and Organs through regional and international borders.

​In light of the upcoming Cycling Season, which will kick off with a Grand Opening on March 8, 2020, all participants are advised to gather at Ma Boyd’s Restaurant and Bar.
 
Chairman of the Dominica Cycling Association and Attorney At Law Ronald Charles, urges all Cyclists to possess the proper gear in order to participate in this year’s Cycling events.

Chairman of the Dominica Cycling Association and Attorney At Law, Ronald Charles

​President of the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) Dunstan ‘Maggie’ Peters announces plans are under final review for reopening the 2020 Basketball league, which was stopped after the destructive passage of Maria in 2017.
 
Peters told media he hopes to finalize the teams participation and added that the St Joseph hard court will be the main court for the tournament.

​President of the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA), Dunstan ‘Maggie’ Peters

​Dominica’s 2020 Mas Dominik celebrations are being hailed a complete success by the organizers, since the season began on 18th of January 2020 and ended on 25th February 2020.
 
The Calypso shows were the highlight of the season which culminated with a Grand Finale on Saturday 22nd February 2020, where Jude ‘Jaydee’ Delauney won the title of Calypso Monarch, along with the two days of jump up revelry on 24th and 25th February 2020.

​Diasporans from the community of Salisbury have responded to the needs of the district health centre and made a donation of various instruments to the Health Centre.
 
Spokesperson of the group, Darren Louis said, “The nurses have been using antiquated instruments older than me. A simple electronic Doppler can now replace the mechanical baby listening device. They have needed basic supplies for a long time and are still waiting”.
 
One of the nurses at the Health Centre expressed gratitude and said that the items, especially the baby scale, are indeed necessary and will go a long way in helping them in carrying out their duties at the health Centre.

​One individual is in police custody following a shooting incident which occurred at Fond Cole on Tuesday night.
 
According to information received from Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Inspector Simon Edwards, three persons were injured but fortunately there were no deaths.
 
The PRO further revealed that one weapon was recovered by police.Q95 FM will inform the general public of updates as the investigation continues.

​Host of the ‘Nurses and Midwives matters’ program on Q95 FM, retired Nurse Rosie Felix, encourages nurses to keep their candles burning despite stressful situation.
 
Felix says the light of the nurses is meant to help, comfort and give hope to those in need of help.

​Host of ‘Nurses and Midwives matters’, Nurse Rosie Felix

​No Complaints are being heard as Jude ‘Jaydee’ Delauney has been crowned the 2020 Calypso Monarch. This is Jaydee’s first national crown.
 
Second place went to Tasha P while Webb came third and St Lucian Bingo came fourth.
 
Delaunay says from 2014 to now, he has seen significant improvement, and that the 1st round really set the tone for the rest of the competition.
 
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Meantime, 9-time calypso king, Dice says he is proud of the new king Jaydee and that he took responsibility for his performance error at this year’s calypso Finals, but says one must not cry over spilled milk.

​9-time calypso king, Dice

​In an effort to improve its emergency response capacity, the OECS Commission partnered with USAID’s Global Health Supply Chain
The workshop sought to develop and strengthen operational plans for responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases in the region such as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
 
Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Programme to host a workshop on Emergency Supply Chain (ESC) Preparedness.
 
Head of Health and Human and social cluster . A.G of OECS Commission, Dr. Carlene Radix, shared more information on the matter, saying this is very timely.

​Head of Health & Human and social cluster, A.G of OECS Commission, Dr. Carlene Radix.
 
Meantime USAID Workshop Facilitator and representative, Rhynenne M.E. Zimmerman says that this training is looking at the situation from a holistic point of view.

​USAID Workshop Facilitator and representative, Rhynenne M.E. Zimmerman