Wednesday evening’s panel discussion on ‘the way forward for electoral reforms’, organized by the church, business and civil society groups among others, reaffirmed the imperative for electoral reform with a cleansed voters list and Voter ID Cards, and secured a commitment in that regard from two of Dominica’s leading political parties, the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) and the United Workers Party (UWP). UWP Representative of the Roseau Valley Constituency, Senator Ronald Charles said that evening, when it comes to the law, the proposed legislation is not intended to benefit him or his political party, or any other political party, but to safeguard the integrity of Dominica’s electoral process. UWP Candidate for the Roseau Valley Constituency, Senator Ronald Charles Meanwhile, leader of the United Worker Party, Lennox Linton said it should not be the responsibility of the electoral commission or any other body to go chasing nationals who have disqualified themselves by being absent from the country for more than five years. Leader of the United Worker Party, Lennox Linton.
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Popular Pastor and former Manager of Sagicor Insurance, Randy Rodney, describes the act of Monsignor Eustace Thomas as sad and disturbing, as he publicly sought to destroy his own brother Julius Corbette for and on behalf of Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. Recently, former National Bank and AID Bank Manager, Julius Corbette expressed his democratic right to criticize the performance of Dominica’s Prime Minister over the past 15 years, and his brother Eustace Thomas, a member of the clergy in Dominica, spoke some very unflattering words in describing the character of his brother Corbette, in Defense of a political figure. Rodney told Q95 news on Wednesday, such behavior is not welcome in a democratic society, and is also morally and ethically wrong. Popular Pastor and former Manager of Sagicor Insurance, Randy Rodney.
Chief Executive Officer of the Discover Dominica Authority Colin Piper notes there are good things in store for Dominica on the tourism horizon. He says with the advent of new tourism properties Dominica is grabbing the attention of various media outlets. He was speaking at an Awards Ceremony for Tourism Awareness Month last night. Chief Executive Officer of the Discover Dominica Authority, Colin Piper Meanwhile Tourism Minister Robert Tonge says the slogan "tourism is everybody's business" is quite relevant today, as all the awardees played their part in getting visitors to Dominica's shores post Hurricane Maria. Tourism Minister Robert Tonge The efforts of Permanent Secretary Careen Prevost who has worked with the Ministry of Tourism for just over two years, were also recognized. She is transitioning to the Climate Resilience, the Environment, Disaster Management and Urban Renewal. Chief Cultural Officer & Master of Ceremonies Raymond Lawrence.
President of Dominica Charles Savarin has welcomed a new ambassador from the Republic of Chile'. His Excellency Francisco Javier Bonalies presented his credentials to the President on Wednesday. Savarin articulated Dominica’s appreciation for the expressions of solidarity and offers of financial and technical assistance to Dominica in the immediate aftermath of the passage of Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria. President of Dominica Charles Savarin Meanwhile, His Excellency Bonalies says on a bilateral level, there have been good experiences in Chile' with the application of strict construction codes that have avoided death from the collapse of buildings during an earthquake. He says the country hopes to share its expertise in this area and others. Chile' Ambassador to Dominica, His Excellency Francisco Javier Bonalies.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) launched its first note in the Polymer Notes series. The EC$50 Polymer bill was launched Wednesday. Governor of the ECCB Timothy Antoine told a press briefing held via video conference that polymer notes are more cost effective than paper. He says although the notes are more expensive to purchase upfront, their extended lifespan means that the notes are replaced less often. Governor of the ECCB, Timothy Antoine Meanwhile, Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell says this a significant achievement for the bank, and by extension all users of the Eastern Caribbean Currency. Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council, Grenada PM Dr Keith Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer of LIAT Julie Reifer-Jones says the airline is proactively working on making its service more pliant to natural disasters. She was speaking at the weeklong 'Understanding Risk Caribbean Conference' taking place in Barbados. She says LIAT is examining the challenges it has faced over the years, as it seeks to become better. However; Reifer admits that it is lacking in the area of reliability. Chief Executive Officer of LIAT, Julie Reifer Jones
The dialogues and activities occurring during the conference will lay the foundation for the decisions and actions to be taken during the 11th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management hosted by CDEMA that will take place towards the end of the year. On Wednesday, RBC stated that internet news outlet Dominica News Online posted an article entitled "RBC Royal Bank of Canada to increase fees on certain services." In response, the financial organization posted this statement:
It read, "The article posted by Dominica News Online is based on a television broadcast which aired on TV6 in Trinidad & Tobago in 2016 - over three years ago. To present this as current news is false, misleading and a disservice to the residents of Dominica. RBC requested that a retraction and correction notice be issued by DNO. Until such retraction is issued, we are asking all other outlets to continue to exercise their usual journalistic due diligence when reporting on serious issues, and not to issue stories based on false information." DNO has since admitted that the item was indeed outdated, and apologized for the regurgitation in its news feed. President of the Dominica Cycling Association (DCA) and UWP Senator, Ronald Charles, is reaching out to potential sponsors, to assist in providing bikes and gear for the growing membership of the Dominica Cycling Association. Charles told Q95 news on Tuesday that major strides are being made by the executive of the association; however additional assistance is needed to further advance the objectives of the Dominica Cycling Association. President of the Dominica Cycling Association and UWP Senator, Ronald Charles
Many women all over the world deal with the impact of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) on a daily basis, and many of them deal with their battles either alone or in silence. Many don’t even realize they have it, but now things have a taken a shift for the better in Dominica, as a group of universal voices speak on having PCOS as well as dealing with it. UWI Open Campus Dominica held panel discussion on Tuesday which saw many faces of PCOS as well as a professional panel of nutritionist, doctors, physiologist, and testimonials on the subject. Dr Shani Shillingford was one of the members on the panel. Shillingford graduated with a PhD in Educational Psychology and a minor in Applied Statistics & Research Methods. She graduated in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and English, and continued at MSU to obtain a Master of Arts in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in December 2006. She too has experienced PCOS and noted some challenges women go through and have to overcome, including the anxiety that comes with that problem. She says positive affirmations, breathing, and doing stuff you enjoy helps build a positive self-image and confidence. Dr Shillingford says persons with PSCOS often tend to worry a lot, but staying positive is the key. Meantime, many of us face daily challenges in life and many of us overcome them with each new passing day, but what happens when the challenge seems to get the best of you, or is becoming overwhelming? This circumstance makes one much more susceptible to depression, which is a common but serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest in activities once enjoyed and feeling sad or having a depressed mood. Dr. Shillingford shared some insights on the subject of depression, whilst speaking at a panel discussion on the impacts of, and living with, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman's hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormonal imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant. Such conditions or challenges may cause some women to feel depressed, says Dr Shillingford. Dr. Shillingford says socializing and confiding in people really helps, an so too will ‘being positive’. Dr. Shani Shillingford
Member of Dominica Reparations Committee & Former UK Councillor, Franklyn Georges contends that without the re-education of our youth, about their African Heritage, their future may in danger. He advises everyone to work with the public library in ensuring that the youth get the right information. Franklyn says African Liberation Day was a huge success and one of the best they have had in years, and he sees only forward movement, and unity among the people. Executive member of the Dominica Reparations Committee and former UK Councillor, Franklyn Georges
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