Former Senator under the Eugenia Charles Administration & now DFP Chairman, Johnson Boston, compares the leadership of the Dominica Freedom Party administration to that of the current DLP administration. He says now is the time to unite to improve the quality of governance of the state. Boston questions the motives of the current Dominica government regarding the recent fiasco involving Dominica and Syria establishing Diplomatic relations on 7th March 2022. The DFP Chairman urges Dominicans at home and Abroad to support NJAM in its series of activities, to raise awareness of the issues experienced by the majority of Dominicans, and offer recommendations to resolve them. Former Senator under the Eugenia Charles Administration & now DFP Chairman, Johnson Boston.
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In an address to the nation on Monday, Minister of Health & New Health Investment, Dr. Irving McIntyre, announced that although some covid related restrictive measures have been relaxed, the wearing of face mask remains in effect and will be reviewed in May 2022. Dr. McIntyre added that the mask mandate currently in effect will be removed depending on the number of fully vaccinated people on island. Minister of Health & New Health Investment, Dr. Irving McIntyre.
The next generation of lawyers must prove themselves to be ready to balance the scales of Justice as they gain first-hand experience at this year’s XII Annual CCJ International Law Moot competitions. After a two-year hiatus caused by restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Court decided to host a virtual Moot in keeping with the CCJ’s current practice of hearing matters virtually. Notwithstanding the feeling of digital meeting fatigue often experienced by most students, six (6) institutions competed in this year’s competition. This year’s Moot question was argued before a panel of three judges, including the Honorable Messrs. Justice Wit and Anderson and the Honorable Mme. Justice Rajnauth-Lee. The scenario concerned Article 214 of the RTC, which deals with referrals from national courts to the CCJ, where the matter in question requires the interpretation and application of the RTC. Senior Counsel for the Claimant were to argue that the Defendant is liable for the failure of its courts to refer to the classification issue while Junior Counsel were to contend that there was no discretion in the courts not to refer. Senior Counsel for the Defendant were to contend that there can be no state liability for the actions of its independent courts generally and certainly not for the actions of the Privy Council while Junior Counsel were to argue that the domestic courts have a discretion whether to refer and that the Claimant ought to have assisted the courts by raising the issue (which it had not done). Court President, the Hon. Mr Justice Adrian Saunders.
Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary General of CARICOM says Small Island Developing States, such as those in the Blue Pacific and the Caribbean Community, face particular economic and fiscal challenges and are among the world’s most vulnerable to climate-related disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, particularly for tourism-dependent economies of both regions, where women account for 50-75% of the workforce. “Women leaders from the Pacific and Caribbean are driving the global campaign for action to mitigate vulnerabilities to climate change impacts and effectively build forward equally from COVID-19.” Women & girls in all their diversity, continue to be disproportionately impacted by climate change and related disasters and still they continue to be absent in decision-making processes further exacerbating gender inequalities. COP26 recognized that the impacts of climate change are not gender-neutral and that is why it is important to increase investment in women and girls’ participation in climate action and climate financing for those most at risk to the impacts of climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues for the tourism-dependent economies of both regions. Women leaders from the Pacific & Caribbean are driving the global campaign for action to mitigate vulnerabilities to climate change impacts and effectively build forward equally from COVID-19. Women and girls, in all their diversity, continue to be disproportionately impacted by climate change and related disasters and still they continue to be absent in decision-making processes further exacerbating gender inequalities. COP26 also recognized that the impacts of climate change are not gender-neutral and that is why it is important to increase investment in women and girls’ participation in climate action and climate financing for those most at risk to the impacts of climate change. Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary General of CARICOM.
Head of the Dominica Criminal Investigations Department, Belgrove Charles, has revealed the stance of the Dominica Police Force, regarding crimes committed against women and minors. Charles announced today that investigations have commenced into a video which illustrated the disgusting act of a male adult having sexual relations with a minor. Since then, the CID has arrested one suspect, and the Magistrates Court has charged the adult male under the Sexual Offenses Act. Additionally, a separate issue is being investigated as regards a Facebook post, which is sexually offensive in nature. Charles says the two incidents are not related. Head of the Dominica Criminal Investigations Department, Belgrove Charles.
In light of a new and revolutionary approach to improve hygiene safety with women. The Dominica Arts and Crafts Producers Association (DACPA) in collaboration with “D’Antilles et D’Ailleurs” (Martinique), has created the ‘Project Green Wave initiative’ and is co-funded by Karayib Klima. President of Dominica Arts and Crafts Producers Association (DACPA), Vanessa Lissa Winston, explains how to use sanitary napkins, with specific focus on Washable Sanitary pads. Winston went on to explain the proper way to wash these environmentally friendly pads. President of Dominica Arts and Crafts Producers Association (DACPA), Vanessa Lissa Winston.
Demand for data science and artificial intelligence continues to be high as the world moves into greater digitization. Senior Project Specialist Sybil Welsh encourages youth to take advantage of the opportunities as they present themselves. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and its partners will host the 6th Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue on 6 and 7 April 2022, under the theme "Climate Resilience: Securing the Future of Small Island Developing States". Ms. Welsh explains what participants can expect during the two-day engagement. Senior Project Specialist Sybil Welsh.
The Norman Manley Law School was announced as the overall winner of the XII Annual Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) International Law Moot competition. It is the fourth win for the Jamaica-based law school, which bested five other teams comprising regional law schools and law faculties, to take home the Moot Challenge Shield. Established in 2009 as an in-person activity to orient law students in the processes and procedures of the Court while helping them become more familiar with the Court’s Original Jurisdiction (OJ), the Moot focuses on the interpretation and application of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC). In its OJ, the CCJ is an international court and is the only court that has the authority to interpret the Treaty when there are disagreements concerning freedom of movement, trade and services and movement of money within CARICOM. Countries, businesses, and individuals can ask the Court to interpret the Treaty. Hon. Justice Jacqueline Graham
National Joint Action Movement (NJAM) Chairman and Economist, Kent Vital, says the Russian War on Ukraine is adversely affecting the World and the economy of the Caribbean Region, Dominica Included. Vital asks “will our government do anything on this one.” referencing the need to ease the financial pressure upon citizenry, as the cost of living is too high in Dominica. He spoke at Monday’s ‘Enough is Enough’ press conference, hosted by NJAM. National Joint Action Movement (NJAM) Chairman and Economist, Kent Vital.
The people of Dominica adhering to Covid measures and ensuring proper management of the pandemic at a national level, led to the Ministry of Health significantly reducing the Covid restrictions on March 28, 2022. In an Address to the nation on Monday, Health Minister Dr Irving McIntyre announced the removal of some Covid restrictions, which hindered economic turnover in the country. These relaxed guidelines will take effect on April 4, 2022. Primary and Secondary Schools are to return to full face-to-face learning, and restrictions on music and congregating have been removed. Dr. McIntyre says restrictions on visitation to prisons, elderly care homes, and the hospital have been removed, however the public is advised that these institutions are allowed to formulate their own internal health policies regarding Covid-19 & these must be adhered to. Minister For Health & New Health Investment, Dr Irving McIntyre…
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