​Our little piece of nature on the planet earth is sick from the covid-19 disease and is deserving of healing, says leader of the United Workers Party Lennox Linton.
 
Mr. Linton expressed the levels of procrastination or lack of action over a period of six years to the people of Marigot Dominica health care district and its system, which now more than ever is needed, when there is global pandemic on the rise, and has already set its sights on Dominica’s shores.
 
Linton offered this statement while making a prayer in a conversation with Pastor randy Rodney, via telephone

​He says if we don’t urgently implement social distancing, our efforts may not be enough to hold back the spread of Covid19.

Leader of the United Workers Party, Lennox Linton

​Dominica joins hands together to applaud the frontline workers for the extraordinary work they have done and continue to do in their fight against the Covid19 Virus.
This comes from the prime minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit who is calling for all persons to stop whatever it is that they are doing and gives applause to the many of us who are on the frontlines.
Q95 team and staff will also be joining in giving just recognition for the many frontline workers in this collective effort.

​The Prime Minister also stated that history will remember the spirit of nation hood for many years to come. PM says that there is a set plan in place which follows a transparent protocol, that has goals set on winning the war.

​PM Roosevelt Skerrit 

​Allegations abound that Volunteers got cold feet in delivering meals to Covid-19 patient sat St. James Facility in Portsmouth out of fear resulting from reports possible cases of Covid-19.
 
Q95 news has received audio from one of the members responsible for catering food for the Covid-19 patients in Portsmouth, who stated that persons who first volunteered to deliver food to patients at the St. James Facility have declined to providing the service, out of fear of transmitting the virus.
 
Q95 news will make every effort to verify the factual correctness of these allegations, and will bring you more information as soon as it becomes available. 

​Politicians in government warned not to politicize the Covid-19 situation in Dominica. So far, the Minister of Health Dr. Irvin McIntyre, Marigot MP & UWP Leader Lennox Linton, DFP Leader Kent Vital and Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit have all illustrated a Bi-partisan approach toward the citizenry in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
 
Chairman of the Dominica Freedom Party and Political Consultant Johnson Boston asks Dominicans to pray for the Health Officials on the front lines of this national issue. He spoke to Q95 news on Thursday.

​Chairman of the Dominica Freedom Party and Political Consultant Johnson Boston.

The Union will not ‘rubber stamp’ any employer within the Dominica business Forum, who make decisions re their employees within this Covid-19 pandemic period, without proper discussions with the representative agent of the employees.
 
Secretary Treasurer of the Waterfront & Allied Workers Union (WAWU) Kertiste Augustus, told Q95 news on Thursday, that employees must be given adequate consideration by their employers in the face of this health crisis. Dominica officially confirmed 11 cases of the Covid-19 Virus as of Wednesday.

​Secretary Treasurer of the Waterfront and Allied Workers Union (WAWU) Kertiste Augustus.

The Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce would like to share with the public the results of their survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Dominica’s Private Sector. Speaking to Q95 news on Thursday Evening, Executive Director of the Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce, Lizra Fabien stated that the financial loss experienced by the association’s businesses are mainly in cancellation of sales, interruptions in production, logistical challenges, and loss of employees.

She also provided findings on the short-term impact on businesses within the next 12 months, along with measures and best practices to be implemented to curb the effect of COVID-19.

Fabien says support is required in managing the impact of COVID-19, adding, we have considered the recommendations from the result of this survey and included them in our proposed recommendations for fiscal incentives from Government, to mitigate impacts of COVID-19 on our members and on the Private Sector at large.

​Fabien stated further, that the DAIC is willing to provide assistance via electronic means.

​Executive Director of the Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce, Lizra Fabien.

​The level of demand on health care providers in the pharmacy right now can be considered as one that champions the post hurricane Maria period. This is according to PRO of Jolly’s Pharmacy, Carlton Languedoc.
 
Speaking on the Jolly’s health program earlier this week, Mr. Languedoc expressed the reality of the situation at the pharmacy as it pertains to the Covid19 pandemic.
 
He reminds persons that they are always appreciated, and that the staff are providing to their best.

​He says an active collective unit is working hard to ensure persons are facilitated.

​PRO of Jolly’s Pharmacy, Carlton Languedoc

• Discover Dominica Authority, through the Dominica Festivals Committee planning to joins the fight against COVID-19 in the Nature Island. With the reports of increased numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on island, the Dominica Festivals Committee says it activated its Corporate Social Responsibility plan and reached out to popular musicians and entertainers, to further educate and inform the general public on measures to take to protect oneself from contracting the virus.

 
Nearly 15 musicians and entertainers have been engaged thus far inclusive of Miss Dominica 2020, Savahnn James, 2020 Calypso King Jaydee, Goodwill Ambassador Asa Bantan, King Dice, Carlyn XP, Tasha P, Reo, Nano, Jamal Burnette (Jingle Jam), Marie Pascale Affana, ColtonT and DJs such as Major Mystic, DJ Flip Tha Boss, DJ Sleem and DJ Snow.
 
These popular personalities and others will provide useful information on the virus as well as tips to protect oneself. The video clips will be released via our Facebook page commencing March 27, 2020.
 
The Dominica Festivals Committee urges all Dominicans to practice social distancing and stay safe as we ride out this COVID-19 storm and most importantly pay attention to official advice from the Ministry of Health and other government officials.

​The Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce would like to share with the public the results of their survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Dominica’s Private Sector.
 
Speaking to Q95 news on Thursday Evening, Executive Director of the Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce, Lizra Fabien stated that the financial loss experienced by the association’s businesses are mainly in cancellation of sales, interruptions in production, logistical challenges, and loss of employees.

​She also provided findings on the short-term impact on businesses within the next 12 months, along with measures and best practices to be implemented to curb the effect of COVID-19.

​Fabien says support is required in managing the impact of COVID-19, adding, we have considered the recommendations from the result of this survey and included them in our proposed recommendations for fiscal incentives from Government, to mitigate impacts of COVID-19 on our members and on the Private Sector at large.

​Fabien stated further, that the DAIC is willing to provide assistance via electronic means.

Executive Director of the Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce, Lizra Fabien

​Several Employees at Dominica’s Kempinski branded, Cabrits Resort & Spa have allegedly received what purports to be letters of termination dated 24th March, reportedly due to effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic. That’s according to unofficial sources in circulation on social media.
 
A copy of one such letter in circulation on the internet purports to have been signed by the Resort’s General Manager, and advises employees that due to the confirmation of the Covid-19 Virus in Dominica, and its effect on business clients worldwide, the resort has been feeling the negative economic effects caused by this pandemic. However, Q95 news has not been able to independently verify the source or contents of the document or the signature shown thereon and therefore cannot vouch for its factual correctness or its authenticity.
 
The said document addressed the economic impact of the covid-19 and states that currently the resort is experiencing many cancelations and that operation are almost at a standstill. It added that the impact has become so severe that there is no alternative but to reduce operations and implement staff terminations
 
The document also states that terminated employees are being given a month salary and payment for all vacation leave due, with immediate termination of their contracts.