​Opposition Senator Delbert Paris is concerned about the reliability of data provided by the Ministry of Housing regarding the distribution of homes to Dominicans in 2023. Paris pointed out discrepancies between the figures reported by the Minister of Finance and those given by the Minister of Housing, casting doubt as to which numbers are accurate.

​Paris has also questioned the lack of issuance of Certificates of Title to these Dominicans, which were promised by the government but were not fulfilled. He argued that if these Titles are truly intended to be a stabilizing factor for recipients, there should be a clear explanation as to why they have not yet been provided.

​Opposition Senator, Delbert Paris.

​During last night’s Budget Presentation in Parliament, Minister for Education Octavia Allred affirmed the government's commitment to equipping Dominica’s schools with modern facilities that enhance teaching and learning. She highlighted that renovations at the Dominica Grammar School are progressing well, though there have been delays due to awaiting necessary materials.

​The Minister also gave updates on the different schools being built across the island, thanks to the generous support from the People's Republic of China.

Minister for Education, Octavia Alfred.

​Former Dominica UN Ambassador Crispin Gregoire has voiced his disagreement with the six OECS countries that back Morocco's stance against Western Sahara independence. Gregoire emphasized that Caribbean nations should remember their own historical struggles for independence from British colonial rule, underscoring the importance of supporting similar movements for self-determination.

​Gregoire elaborated that the OECS's support for Morocco stems from a quid pro quo arrangement. He suggested that Morocco's message is clear: offer your support, and in return, you will receive benefits such as fertilizers.

Dominica Former UN Ambassador, Crispin Gregoire.

​During a recent broadcast of PushPast10 on Q95FM Radio, United Workers Party Leader and South Sudan consultant Dr Thomson Fontaine voiced serious concerns about Morocco's stringent border protocols. Fontaine emphasized the grave consequences of the 2,300-mile-long barrier erected to divide the country, noting that many lives have been lost as individuals attempted to cross the heavily fortified border.

​Fontaine emphasized the importance of acknowledging that, in today's world, no nation should seek to assert control over another. In a recent court ruling, Morocco has been barred from issuing fishing licenses for Western Sahara. This decision has led to the imprisonment of protesters, raising serious concerns.

Leader of the United Workers Party Team Dominica and South Sudan International Consultant,Dr Thomson Fontaine.

​The Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches says based on the statement of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit in recent times - where he agreed to and signed the Samoa Agreement forced onto Caribbean countries by UNESCO - Prime Minister Skerrit may have single-handedly destroyed the social fabric of Dominican Society.
 
In efforts to allay the concerns of many Dominican religious organizations and leaders across the Caribbean, Prime Minister Skerrit, claimed that there was nothing to be concerned about regarding the contents of the Samoa Agreement, however further research into the 404 page document shows otherwise.
 
According to the Council of the European Union, the Samoa Agreement outlines common principles and covers the following six priority areas for African, Caribbean and Pacific member countries: democracy and human rights, sustainable economic growth and development, climate change, human and social development, peace and security and migration and mobility.
 
However, DAEC President, Pastor Rodney, reveals that the 404 page document also has underlying foundations which perverse the advertised objectives, and can dismantle the social structure of Caribbean Family life - similar to the social quagmire ongoing in the United States.

​DAEC President, Pastor Randy Rodney.

​Speaking to International Media on Wednesday, National record holder and World Champion in the women’s triple jump Thea Lafond Gadson is confident she can bring home Dominica’s first Olympic Medal as she participates in the women’s triple jump at the Paris Summer Olympic Games this week.
 
Thea who is the first Dominican to medal at the Commonwealth Games and the first Dominican to win gold at the World Championships is set to compete on August 2nd in the Women’s Triple Jump Qualifiers. The Women’s Triple Jump will get underway 12:15 pm Caribbean time on Friday. Thea needs a jump of 14.35 meters on Friday to qualify for Saturday’s final. She is the current national record holder at 15.01 meters.

​Dominican-born Canadian-based Justice Dr. Irving Andre is saddened by the Skerrit Administration’s ‘oversized cabinet’, when the majority of Dominicans are struggling financially under the current state of the Dominican economy.
Dr. Andre urged Dominicans to play their role in a new Regime to correct the errors in the structural breakdown of the economy and the public service, by the Skerrit Administration.

​Dominican Born Canadian-based Justice, Dr. Irving Andre

Former Minister of Agriculture, Atherton Martin, concludes that the $71.5 million dollars used from last year’s budget to aid the development of the Geothermal Plant in the Roseau Valley, has been squandered.
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However, he says that based on his research the $71.5 million allocated in last year's National Budget was supposed to be used for the development of the Production Well and initial work on the actual construction of the Domestic Geothermal Power Plant.

​Martin argued that proper international guidelines are not being followed for the construction of the Geothermal Power Plant.

​Former Minister of Agriculture, Atherton Martin

​President of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC), Pastor Randy Rodney, urges Dominicans to adopt the principles of Jesus Christ, in order to ensure a higher level of good governance, peace among members of society, improved wisdom among the population and to say no to immoral influences.

​On Tuesday, the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches made clear their position against the attempt of an international agency to pressure Caribbean countries to accept their draft legislation to legalize abortion. The DAEC has said no to the proposed agreement and explained that all life is sacred. The DAEC President spoke to the media at the Truth & Grace Fellowship Global Hall in Roseau.

​President of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC), Randy Rodney

​Social Activist Zead Lloyd has voiced strong criticism of the DLP government's recent increase in Value Added Taxes (VAT), arguing that it has exacerbated the financial strain on Dominica's already economically impoverished population. Lloyd contends that while many are reluctant to speak out, the higher VAT will ultimately benefit the wealthier Mulatto class, further deepening economic inequality.

​For the past two decades, discussions have predominantly centered around the government, according to Lloyd. Now, he believes it is time to shift the focus to the people. Lloyd emphasized that without demographic empirical power, the people have nothing.

Social Activist, Zead Llyod