The "Cadence-lypso Tribute Festival" is one of this year's key events of Cadence-lypso month this July. This year's Cadence-lypso month will feature a number of activities, some of which were presented last year but will now incorporate a few new features for this year. An ambitious and significant event, three nights in the summer, paying tribute to three of the greatest Cadence-lypso artists—indeed, pioneers in their own right—was described by the legend himself, Mr. Gordon Henderson.
 
In a few words, Minister of state in the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy and National Food Security, Hon. Senator Gregory Riviere emphasized the festival's important effects.

​Minister of state in the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy and National Food Security, Hon. Senator Gregory Riviere.
 
The cadence-lypso genre had a significant impact on other musical genres on the island and in the surrounding area, according to Hon. Roslyn Paul, Minister of Sports, Culture, and Community Development.

​Minister of sports, Culture & Community Development, Roslyn Paul.

The ECCB has set up an internship program for students around the Caribbean who are interested in the field of Information Technology (IT).
The name of the program is “Bright Sparks” and is geared towards giving them on the job experience as they venture out into their career of choice.
 
The ECCB Bright Sparks Programme is open to young people from the eight ECCB member countries who have training in Information Technology, bringing them together for an all-expense paid internship in the Management Information Systems Department at the ECCB.

​Governor of the ECCB Timothy N.J Antione

Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank Group, Helen Gradstein shares some pertinent information on Enabling consumer centric digital financial inclusion on responsible finance, gender, and financial education. Ms. Gradstien is set to be speaking with Dominica’s Digital transformation expert series, where she will be sharing key information on mobile solutions in Dominica.
 
Some of these are to include: benefits and uses for mobile wallets in Dominica. Global perspective on the promises of mobile payments impacts on convenience, saving, ease of transaction, resilience, etc. Highlight the two mobile wallet solutions in Dominica and how they can be used (Dcash &MLajan)Types of P2P and P2B / B2P payments that can be made. Speaking via Zoom Platform Ms. Gradstien spoke on how digital finance can aid in lower income countries as well help on persons who may not have access to the global world.

​Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank Group, Helen Gradstein.

Chief Technical Officer in the Extension Services within the Division of Agriculture Al Mario Casimir said we seem to have that kind of tendency to disrespect the Natural environment in terms of how we actually dispose of refuge, He was speaking on the NJAM Program on Q95 Yesterday Afternoon.

Casimir Questioned, how do we actually get some of these positive messages that we need to resonate on a daily basis?

Chief Technical Officer for the Extension Services within the Division of Agriculture Al Mario Casimir.

Dr.Dave Lloyd, who is a member of the Waitukubuli Advocate for Viable Environment (WAVE) said he thinks that there is an overarching Vision for Dominica that is linked to the Nature Island Concept. Dr.Lloyd added that he also thinks that we strive to protect and sustainably leverage Dominica’s Natural Resources.

​He added that in the case of Dominica, all these points are recognized at least on paper.

​Dr.Dave Lloyd, who is a member of the Waitukubuli Advocate for Viable Environment (WAVE). 

Sports Minister Roslyn Paul says the government of Dominica has invested over $1Million to rehabilitate the Windsor Park Sports Stadium ahead of the T20 International Cricket matches between West Indies and Bangladesh. She listed the work undertaken, and the costing. This is the first time Dominica is hosting international cricket matches in 4 years.

​She says the promotion Dominica gets through the television of the matches to international audiences is more than the tourism budget can pay for. Paul stated further, making its way into the homes of many is first hand marketing of the destination which can pay true dividends.

​Minister for Sports, Roslyn Paul
 
Tickets go on sale today at the stadium ticket booth.

​Events manager for the T20 marches, McDowell Paul. 

Gordon Henderson was defined as one of the pioneers of a genre described as a “synthesis of black, primarily West Indian rhythmic patterns.”This as the Discover Dominica Authority gears up to celebrate this July dubbed Cadence-Lypso month.
 
Dominica will be celebrating Cadence-lypso in collaboration with creole heartbeat magazine, with a season of culture and a 3-day festival, from July 29 to 31.Dominicans are encouraged to join each night to pay tribute to some of the influencers of Cadence at the Windsor Park Stadium forecourt.
 
A cultural experience, Cadence-lypso is a French-Dominican genre of Music with the group Exile One credited as the pioneer. Their leader Gordon Henderson defined the genre as a ""...synthesis of black, primarily West Indian rhythmic patterns."" The music genre blossomed in Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Martinique, and was popularized by bands such as Exile One and the Midnight Groovers. The program for the celebration is as follows:
 
Night One           July 29       Tribute to Midnight Groovers
Night Two           July 30       Tribute to Jeff Joe
Night Three         July 31       Tribute to Fitzroy Williams of Exile One

Attorney Gabriel Christian asks has gangsterism & lawlessness replaced Cinema & Theater which existed in Dominica in the 1960s & 1970s with two flourishing cinemas & the People's Action Theater? He reminisces on the vibrant cinema culture where the best movies from the English speaking world could be seen.
 
Not only was the Carib Cinema (now Prevost Cinemall) a favorite movie hangout, but the site was used for Spelling Bee contests. In 1966 our brother Lawson won such a contest and still has the gift of a book on literature that he won as a prize. Such use of the public space for education and collective effort in that vein, outside the classroom, allowed our young to forge durable beneficial relations around the acquisition of knowledge. One learnt the art of study, proper speech and overall civility was fostered. Where are the current social instrumentalities by which we can cohere if all we do is shout at each other?  Engulfed in the discordant clamor of unlearnt voices, we now witness the triumph of violence of thought that is now often made manifest by violence in deed. 

Member of the Waitukubuli Advocates for Viable Environment (WAVE), Dave Lloyd said if we are not careful, we could lose the true meaning of ‘Nature Island Dominica and we could have a Logo & Slogan that are‘no longer relevant.’ He spoke on the NJAM Program on Q95fm Radio on Tuesday Afternoon.

Lloyd added that comparing Dominica to other places we have good soil but we have an issue as it relates to soil acidity.

​Dave Lloyd, Member of the Waitukubuli Advocate for a Viable Environment (WAVE). 

Marketing Officer of the Central Cooperative Credit Union Lorraine Henderson-Reid says the cooperatives on island should support each other. She says the movement consists of financial and non-financial branches from which all can benefit. Dominica joined the international community to observe 100 years of International Day of Cooperatives, on Tuesday.  It was observed under the theme "Cooperatives, Build a Better World."

​Marketing Officer of Central Cooperative Credit Union Lorraine Henderson-Reid.