​It is said that free and fair elections allow people living in a representative democracy to determine the political makeup and future policy direction of their nation's government. They also increase the likelihood of a peaceful transfer of power and help to ensure that losing candidates will accept the validity of the election's results and cede power to the new government. Elections alone do not assure democracy since dictators can use the resources of the state to tamper with the election process.
 
In relation to free and fair elections in Dominica, the Dominica Business Forum took the initiative to bring together churches, trade unions, and other civil society organizations in an electoral reform group to produce a comprehensive report on what needs to be done to ensure democracy is upheld. That’s according to Severin McKenzie, architect and deputy chairman of NJAM.

He proceeded by saying that the information in the Dominica Business Forum's report was mirrored in many of the recommendations made by the Commonwealth Secretariat, Caricom, and the OAS after DLP regime leader Roosevelt Skerrit invited them to offer recommendations on the electoral process. He did point out that in 2019, Mr Skerrit decided to disregard all recommendation and called an election.

Severin McKenzie, architect and deputy chairman of NJAM.

In a press conference earlier today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy Vince Henderson announced that DLP regime leader Roosevelt Skerrit will take over as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as of July this year. In this role, Henderson added, Mr Skerrit will have the opportunity to demonstrate strong leadership to CARICOM's activities.

Henderson continued by discussing the Bridgetown Initiative, that the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Motley, conceptualized.

​Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Vince Henderson.

According to Bernard Hurtault, leader of the Dominica Freedom Party, political parties must continue to lead as they have in recent months to guarantee that electoral legislation is acceptable, advances our cause, and effectively addresses the issue at hand.

He goes on to say that in order to develop democracy in Dominica, we must be smart, utilize our legal minds to consider the issues objectively, and become specialists in electoral reform.

Bernard Hurtault, the leader of the Dominica Freedom Party.

On April 25 and 26, the 7th Growth Resilience Dialogue will be hosted. Sybil Welsh, senior project specialist at the ECCB, explains the specifics of this two-day, free virtual conference with the theme "An Appropriate and Sustainable Model for Health Care in the ECCU/OECS."

​She elaborates on the key subject of healthcare, where the importance of agile infrastructure, conventional medicine, and medical marijuana will be highlighted. Welsh emphasizes how our health affects all facets of our life and industries of production.

Sybil Welsh, senior project specialist at the ECCB.

The Dominica State College announced that they are prepared for the complete return of face-to-face learning, from today February 27, 2023.
"Beginning today, Monday, February 27, 2023, we will start welcoming students back on campus. Freshers /Freshmen Day which is targeted at our January applicants, will be on Tuesday, February 28. On Wednesday, February 29, we will welcome back to campus our returning students for classes based on their class schedules," said Monelle Alexis, Public Relations and Student Recruitment Officer of the Dominica State College.

​Monelle Alexis, Public Relations and Student Recruitment Officer of the Dominica State College.

ASP Claude Weekes says we must be careful how we treat our children, and we must look out for them. He says it pains him as a police prosecutor to see the justice system slack on justice for children who have been sexually abused. He was speaking at a panel discussion during the annual men's rally of the Methodist Church on Sunday under the theme "Men Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence."

​ASP Claude Weekes.

Health Minister Cassani Laville has congratulated Sagicor for its milestone which he says signifies tremendous progress, not only for Sagicor but also for Dominica. Sagicor launched its new offices at Hillsborough Street on Friday. Laville states that when local companies do well, Dominica as a whole does well also.

​Health Minister Cassani Laville
 
Meantime, CEO of Sagicor Life EC Donell Austin says the success of this new venture has a lot to do with the leadership of Cheryl Rolle in Dominica and her team.

​CEO of Sagicor Life EC Donald Austin.

Outgoing President of the Dominica Cricket Association, Glen Joseph has said serving people is a selfless thing, where one must give others the chance to realize their dreams. He says if it means going the extra mile it must be done. His comments come as the Association has been hit with some controversy where it will have to wait until late march to know who will govern the affairs of the team.

​Meantime, Joseph says there are a few areas which need improvement.

Outgoing President of the Dominica Cricket Association, Glen Joseph.

According to the head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, at last week's Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Jamaica, encouraging entrepreneurship to enhance tourism in the Caribbean is critical to generational wealth.
 
She asked the Caribbean to focus a spotlight on the entrepreneurial class and develop this part of society through tourism. Eventually, she continued, this will enable generational wealth, encouraging citizens to become owners of their products and services.
 
According to the Caribbean Tourist Organization, "the Caribbean destinations attracted an anticipated 32.0 million international tourist arrivals" in 2019 prior to the epidemic, this is “4.4% or around 1.3 million more than the 30.7 million in 2018".
 
Travel and Tourism in the Caribbean "had the second-fastest recovery of all regions in 2021, with its contribution to GDP expanding by 36.6%," according to World Travel and Tourism Council data.
 
The region's youth can perceive prospective chances in accounting, web development, and technology, according to Madden-Greig, and for this to happen, the region's tourism officials must work together

​The Dominica SiFoCol Alumni Association (DSAA), the official alumni association of the Dominica State College (DSC), formerly handed over a check for XCD$10,000 to The Dominica Infirmary / The Home for the Aged on Friday February 24th 2023, in a short ceremony held at The Dominica Infirmary / The Home for the Aged from the proceeds of its White Sunset with a Hint of Creole function at their 2022 Independence celebrations.
 
Keith Benjamin, the Association's 2nd Vice President, stated at the event that as the official alumni association of Dominica State College (DSC), they strive to accomplish initiatives that improve the lives of persons in society.

​Keith Benjamin, 2nd Vice President of the DSAA Alumni association.
 
Meanwhile, Ms. Clannis Jno Baptiste, Director of the Dominica Infirmary, expressed her gratitude to the Dominica SiFoCol Alumni Association (DSAA), for choosing the Dominica Infirmary as the institution to benefit from this contribution.

Ms Clannis Jno Baptiste, Director of the Dominica Infirmary