Cadence-lypso legend Gordon Henderson says he is gearing up to perform at this year’s Cadence-lypso Festival taking place at the Windsor Park Stadium in Roseau on July 29, 30, & 31, with each show beginning at 8pm each night.Tickets are EC$50 per night or EC $120 for all three nights.The lineup for the show is as follows:
 
On July 29:          Tribute to: Midnight Groovers
Midnight Groovers, Stephane Ravor, First Serenade, Pato (Black Roots), Lobster, RSB-Roots Stems and Branches, White Fayrie and Sixth Form Sisserou Singers.
 
On July 30:          Tribute to: Jeff Joe
Luc Leandry, Ophelia, Curvin Serrant (Formally of Gramacks), Linford John (Formerly of Bilomen), Extasy Band, Chris B, Cadence All Stars (Fred Nicholas (Bilomen), Jerry Moulon (RSB), Andrew Bellony Bird (Bilomen), Cornel Fingers Phillip)
 
On July 31:          Tribute to Fitzroy Williams
Fitzroy Williams (Exile One), King Dice, Signal Band, Derrick Peter (Mammout), Janet Azzouz (Mantra), Gilles Fontaine, Jerry Lloyd, Cadence All Stars, (Fred Nicholas (Bilomen), Jerry Moulon (RSB), Andrew Bellony Bird (Bilomen) And Cornel Fingers Phillip
 
Speaking with Q95 earlier this morning, Mr. Henderson shared some history as it relates to the culture of the sound and how it transcended and cemented itself throughout the pasty years.

​Cadence-lypso Legend, Gordan Henderson 

​Whilst we are trying to emulate and penetrate markets outside of ourselves, these very markets are slowly assimilating and replicating our sound into theirs, and we need to catch on to this market. This from Cultural Stalwart and Creole Heartbeat Cofounder Leroy Wadix Charles encouraging persons to support the Dominican movement and support the culture, because there is a lot of opportunity to be taken advantage of for generations to come. His statements came In light of the recent trend our local music has taken, and how the international and regional world seems to be manufacturing our products to their benefit.

​Cultural Stalwart and Creole Heartbeat Cofounder, Leroy Wadix Charles

​Former Attorney General Bernard Wiltshire claims that Dominica needs a new administration to safeguard the country because the current regime is no longer legitimate. He is concerned as to whether the Dominican people are in favor of the mass creation of new citizens that might overwhelm the number of natural born citizens.

​He continued by pointing out that the Montreal Management Company has been given illegal power to the housing program, which doesn't even account for its budget to parliament. Wiltshire added that if we do not stop this, the sale of passports will cause us to lose our nation, and our descendants will be deprived of their birthrights.

​Wiltshire is pleading with all Dominicans to be open-minded and see what the program is really all about. He emphasized how the country is being sold right in front of our eyes, and no one is keeping track of how the money is being spent. He contends that it creates concerns for our personal security, as well as the security of our nation and its citizens.

Former Attorney General, Bernard Wiltshire 

​DPSU General Secretary Thomas Letang asserts that too often employment contracts outline the employee's responsibilities but not those of the employer. He pointed out that standard contracts are provided to employees in government services, and these contracts specify that the person is expected to abide by financial instructions and other rules. This is different from the private sector, though. He expounds on the details of what a contract is supposed to entail.

​He stated that an employment contract is an agreement between an employer and employee that outlines the rights, obligations, and duties referred to as the contract's terms. Any question of remuneration should be clarified in the contract, which includes specific terms. However, if someone is unsure of these terminologies or is having trouble understanding their contract, they should speak with a lawyer or a trade unionist.

The DPSU's General Secretary, Thomas Letang 

​Minister for Governance, Gretta Roberts in her contribution to the 2022-2023 National Budget Thursday evening in the House assembly said that the Government will invest over $27 Million Dollars in the construction and rehabilitation of public buildings, including the various police stations across the island and the rehabilitation of the Long House Port in Portsmouth etc.

​Honorable Roberts also spoke on the construction of the North Administrative Complex where she too is also excited to see it constructed. This Complex is said to be at a total of $35,591,390. as announced by the prime minister in his presentation earlier this week.

​Minister for Governance, Hon. Gretta Roberts

​Minister for Education, Octavia Alfred said, in addition to financial assistance through the Education Sector, the Ministry of Education continues to facilitate fully funded scholarships from various countries including from the governments of the People’s Republic of China, Morocco, Cuba, etc. She made the statements at the 2022-2023 Budget Debate at the House of Assembly last evening.

​She claimed that under the DLP Government, the education systems' opportunities for education have been transformed by providing opportunities for training, etc.

​Minister for Education, Octavia Alfred

​Minister for Youth Development & Youth at Risk, Dr Adis King says the increased number of reported cases of child abuse, child neglect, and abandonment is of growing concern. She said during the year, under review, there were 111 cases of child abuse, saying that one case is one too many. Dr King has said that families, the communities and society in general must be ready to play their part to eradicate this menace of child sexual abuse and other forms of abuse in Dominica. She was speaking at the 2022/2023 budget debate last night.

​Minister for Youth Development & Youth at Risk, Dr Adis King
 
Meantime, President of Dominica Charles Savarin says data obtained from the Social Welfare division indicates a 20% increase in the number of reported cases of child abuse over the last 2 years, ranging from sexual abuse, incest, teenage pregnancy, neglect and physical abuse.

​Savarin says the statistics prepared and collated by the Criminal records office of the Dominica police force gave a record of incidents of criminal offences committed by persons who gained illegal possession of firearms and ammunition over the past 3 years.

​President of Dominica, Charles Savarin

​Minister for the Digital Economy, Cassani Laville has said that the Dynamic Dominica National Digital Transformation Strategy has been completed. Laville says they started with consultations with various sectors, and completed the readiness assessment which was the basis of the formulation of the national strategy.

​Minister for the Digital Economy, Cassani Laville

​Senator Clement Marcellin Jr. contends that we need to make greater investments in the health sector. He added that he wants to be upfront and say, if there are any supplementary appropriations for healthcare, he would be the first to stand and applaud Dr. McIntyre. He was responding to the 2022-2023 National Budget Address presented by Finance Minister Roosevelt Skerrit at the House of Assembly.

He pointed out that honorable Gregory Riviere also mentioned another big gap in the system, when he said, “We have a good hospital that is well equipped, with a morgue in case you don’t make it”.

​Senator Clement Marcellin Jr

​Minister for Governance, Gretta Roberts said the Public Service is the key driver for implementing Government's policies and programs and recognizing the important role that it plays in the development agenda, she is proud to say that her government has placed significant attention to it. She said this as part of her contribution to the 2022-2023 National Budget Debate last evening at the House of Assembly.

​Roberts added that in keeping with Government’s commitment to restructure the public service, a major review and reclassification is presently ongoing and is in fact nearing completion.

​Minister for Governance, Gretta Roberts