DPSU President Steve Joseph believes many people in Dominica are deserving of much better salaries4/27/2018 I am sure that better salaries is one of the pillars in building a more resilient public service, says Steve Joseph, president of DPSU Dominica Public Service Union. Mr. Joseph spoke on the regular weekly program “The DPSU Show” saying that a lot of persons have been making the call for better salaries, and he hopes that the government will look into those concerns. Mr Joseph says that remuneration is an important indicator of resilience building, along with training and promotion. President of DPSU Dominica Public Service Union, Steve Joseph
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UWP Senator Felix Thomas is urging Dominicans to accept all of the assistance provided by any government, but not to the point of compromising their integrity. Thomas is urging all Dominicans to always demand accountability from the people who lead them, and to refrain from engaging in activities of greed and malice. Meantime, Thomas says he is better prepared to contest the Mahaut constituency in the upcoming general elections. Thomas gave DLP Candidate Rayburn Blackmoore some serious competition at the polls in the last election, indicating a very thin margin exists between the two. Thomas is considered to be a very well respected and efficient individual in his constituency. Thomas spoke to Q95FM Radio on Wednesday. UWP Senator Felix Thomas
Dominican Trauma Surgeon Dr Dale Dangleben wants see real growth within Dominica’s health sector4/27/2018 Dominican Trauma Surgeon Dr Dale Dangleben wants to see growth within Dominica’s health sector. He stressed the importance of having the proper equipment and medication to deal with issues such as Leptospirosis, among others post hurricane Maria. Dr. Dangleben is also disgusted by the level of political influence which is used by politicians within the Health system in Dominica. He says this needs to change, and people should be freely allowed to join any political party they want, without being victimized by the government. Dominican Trauma Surgeon Dr. Dale Dangleben
Parliamentary representative for the Portsmouth constituency Ian Douglas says the housing plans for the people of Georgetown Glanvillia, better known as the Phoenix development are still on the cards. He says the initial plan was to provide lots for residents in that area but because of the large number of applications received, and the limited number of lots available at Georgetown, government has revisited the plans and will now construct several apartment type buildings which will accommodate at least 300 persons, similar to the complexes at Bath Estate & Elmshall. Douglas says the same company that pursued the Bellevue Chopin housing scheme will construct apartment type buildings in Portsmouth. Douglas says efforts are also being made to construct buildings to house government offices to save time and cost for residents travelling to Roseau to get some simple documents that they would have otherwise obtained in the northern town. Douglas says the buildings will also house an office for the PM, an office for the parliamentary representative and one for the mayor. Portsmouth constituency MP Ian Douglas
Agriculture Minister Reginald Austrie claims the actions by opposition parties on February 2017, are the main reasons behind the delay in implementing electoral reform on the island. Dominicans staged a demonstration in February 2017, calling for electoral reform and the resignation of PM Roosevelt Skerrit. Recently the Concerned Citizens Movement held a meeting again seeking electoral reform in Dominica. Austrie says the actions by the opposition parties and other groups like the DPSU, are the hindrances why parliament is unable to pass electoral reform legislation. Austrie now says everything is in place to facilitate electoral reform for Dominica, but the opposition including the DPSU's general secretary must say to Dominicans that the next time parliament attempts to pass legislation, the opposition will not block roads and set fires. Meantime, Austrie says the opposition is not being reasonable in asking for electoral reform at this time, when there are many individuals still without roofs over their heads, and while government is making every effort to have citizens receive help before the next hurricane season. Agriculture Minister Reginald Austrie
When dealing with women’s sexual satisfaction, one needs to understand the female’s body and where she is stimulated from says a well-known Pharmacist at Jolly’s pharmacy. Ms Jacinta Defoe, Pharmacist and co-host of the regular weekly program “Jolly’s Health Vibes” aired on Q95fm, shared her opinion on the question, … ‘does size really matter?” Mrs Defoe says women get satisfied in different ways, and then went on to list some key areas to be aware of. Meantime, Defoe shared her opinion on the question …. ‘does size really matter?” Mrs Defoe, went on to say that … It all depends on what the lady is looking for, and what the man does; it’s not just the size, but it all depends on what the couple is looking for, because there are many things to take into consideration. Jolly’s Pharmacist as well as Jolly’s Health Vibes Host Carlton Lanquedoc added his remarks on the topic as well, saying, he thinks that’s it’s almost a cultural phenomenon that has plagued us for many years, that as black people, we believe that we need to be extremely huge to really feel masculine; but in fact the concept of masculinity has nothing to do with genitalia Jolly’s Pharmacist as well as Jolly’s Health Vibes Host Carlton Lanquedoc
Yesterday, Freelance Journalist Carlisle Jno Baptiste informed Q95 news of the ruling of magistrate Bernard Pacquette in an abuse case involving Kerina Eugene of Belles. Eugene has been arrested and charged for causing grievous bodily harm to 15-year-old Chelsea Bruno, who is also her niece. The incident took place on March 17, 2018 when the victim was allegedly burnt. She was not required to plead since the matter is an indictable offence. JnoBaptiste also commented on the apparent lack of interest shown by the Welfare Division, by their absence for the hearing, which would have enabled them to provide an update on the current condition of the 15-year-old abused child, Chelsea Bruno. Additionally, there is concern that there could allegedly be a second count of abuse, of a sexual nature. Freelance Journalist Carlisle Jno Baptiste
Mayor Irene John makes a renewed call to vendors to return to the Roseau market to sell produce4/27/2018 A call has been renewed to vendors of marketable produce in the city of Roseau to move to the Roseau market. Mayor of Roseau Irene John says vendors who occupy the sidewalks in Roseau are doing so illegally. Mayor of Roseau Irene John
Photo: DA Vibes Project Coordinator at the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project Collin Guiste believes the west coast water project will go a long way towards improving water security along the west coast. The DVRP is working in partnership with the Government, the World Bank and DOWASCO on a $7M project to conduct 8 water storage tanks in various points along the west coast. Five of the tanks have been completed. All 8 tanks are expected to be commissioned by September. Guiste says the water tanks will deploy a new system which will improve resiliency. Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project Coordinator Collin Guiste
In other news, the education trust fund is seeking to get an increase in the annual subvention provided by the Government of Dominica. Chairman of the Education Trust Fund Willie Fevrier says they have already written to government in this regard. Fevrier says the damage suffered by the private sector during Hurricane Maria has affected their contribution to the fund. Chairman of the Education Trust Fund Willie Fevrier
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