Dominica now has 3 active cases of Covid-19; a 33-year-old female arrived at the Douglas Charles Airport from New York on Wednesday 26th August and was confirmed on Saturday 29th August. Health Minister Dr Irving McIntyre made that disclosure on Saturday evening.
 
He noted that specific protocols were followed, since that traveler came from a high-risk country.The traveler was immediately transferred to mandatory quarantine in Portsmouth. The patient is now at the Covid Facility at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. The overall total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country now stands at 21.

​Dr. McIntyre encourages the general public to adhere to the protocols set in place the Ministry of health, as we continue to fight this pandemic.

​“We are facing a global health crisis unlike any we have ever experienced in Dominica and probably in the world. One that is spreading human suffering, affecting the global economy and creating a phenomenon known as the ‘new normal’.
 
That’s according to Ray Robinson Environmental Health Officer Robinson argues that we have no choice but to face this beast head on.He says that battle begins at the Ports of Entry where the health officers are frontline.

Ray Robinson, Environmental Health Officer

​Prime Minister Skerrit is calling for an end to negativism in Dominica but may wait to see if he will end his own negativism towards the Opposition and display a positive tone.
 
Mr Skerrit said, if you are always negative, you’ll never see anything positive, not even within yourself you’ll see anything positive, and this leads nowhere far, and produces nothing positive for the country or for yourself.
 
Last week at the Goodwill Parish Hall, he said, “we are quick to be negative, as if we are wearing this thing like some sort of qualification. And so, we have to have a positive outlook on life.” The question on the minds of many is, when will Mr Skerrit set the example and stop being negative himself?

​He says complaining about life’s challenges won’t make a difference, and for a small country like Dominica compared to the rest of the world, we are in a fortunate position.

​Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

​Distinguished Attorney and founding member of the Committee of Concerned Lawyers (CCL), Cara Shillingford, announces the institution’s plan to embark on a public legal education drive.
 
Shillingford told Q95 news on Wednesday that their organization will“seek to educate persons on their, civil, constitutional and legal rights”

​Distinguished Attorney and founding member of the Committee of Concerned Lawyers, Cara Shillingford
 

UWP Roseau Central Election Candidate Glenroy ‘Soso’ Cuffy hopes there is no conflict between Village Councils andVillage Development Committees.  Cuffy stated on the “Workers Voice” program on Q95 last night, that there should be more consultation between village councilsand their villagers.

UWP member, Glenroy Cuffy

With regards to the opening of schools on September 7, UWP Senator Francisca Joseph wants to know the details ofthe components of the back to school protocols spoken about by the Minister for Education.She called on the hands-on members of the Ministry of Education to speak to the Dominican people about the reopening of schools.

​UWP Senator, Francisca Joseph
 
Meantime, Roseau North MP Danny Lugay expressed the opinion that parents should be informed, through a PTA meeting, on the protocols established for schools before reopening them.

​MP Danny Lugay.

The gateway to addressing poverty is through housing, says Prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
 
Mr. Skerrit is of the view that having good housing improves one standard of living and quality of life.
 
He was speaking at the DRHP Homeowner Orientation earlier today.

Mr. Skerrit is calling on Dominicans to put in the same amount of effort they give working in foreign countries, within their very own country.

​Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.

The Dominica Housing Recovery Project hosted its first Homeowner Orientation with 90 persons from this new initiative. The ceremony was held at the St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, in Goodwill. Housing Minister Reginald Austrie said this project is part of a Billion Dollar Vision as it pertains to housing in Dominica.
 
Minister Austrie listed projects and investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars that the Government has undertaken, and that are currently in the works. He said based on that, the DLP government has every reason to celebrate its successes.

Minister Austrie said this program gives the recipient or beneficiaries full financial control.

Senior Minister, Reginald Austrie.

The Fundraising Drive continues for National Basketball Star Jonathan Mills, in efforts to aid him with paying his tuition fees overseas.
 
President of the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) Dunstan Maggie Peters told Q95 news on Friday, that this weekend’s matchup will feature a three-game set, commencing at 6pm on the St. Joseph Hard-court.

SABA President, Dunstan Maggie Peters.

Former Corporate Executive, Marigot MP and Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Lennox Linton, has exposed a bold and Blatant lie Propagated and Promoted by sympathizers of the Roosevelt Skerrit Administration.DLP members allege that some funds from the missing CBI EC $1.2 billion dollars have been used to build & establish a University named, BallsBridge University, located at 7 Old Street Roseau.
 
Lennox Linton also denies that he has strong business dealings with India’s ‎Professor of School of Management Studies and Research at Ballsbridge University. Q95 news also confirmed that the allegations of an existing University are extremely false and ridiculous. Presently the Property located at that address (7 Old Street Roseau) is owned by Nancy Whitaker and not Lennox Linton, The Property contains the Offices of Nesman Group ltd and the Chambers of Alick Lawrence.

​Additionally, another address located in Wallhouse is used in this propaganda linking it with the imaginary establishment of Balls Bridge University in Dominica.Addressing the Public on local media earlier today, Linton adds that Dominicans will stand for their rights and will receive justice from all operatives and officials of the Skerrit Administration, engaged in acts of misconduct, bribery, and treating.

​Former Corporate Executive, Marigot MP & Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Lennox Linton.