The Committee of Concerned Lawyers (CCL) has categorically condemned the illegal arrest of Roseau North MP Daniel Lugay on August 15, 2020 on the Morne Daniel Public Road. According to Distinguished Attorney and Executive member of the Committee of Concerned Lawyers, Cara Shillingford, the committee takes this abuse of power seriously. Speaking at the launching of the institution on Wednesday, Shillingford provided legal grounds to support the general public’s interest in protesting outside the state-owned residence, now occupied by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his immediate family. Distinguished Attorney and Executive member of the Committee of Concerned Lawyers, Cara Shillingford
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Journalist Rebecca Theodore questions the legitimacy of the CBI program in Dominica. Recalling her personal encounter with individuals and ambassadors who hold CBI-acquired Dominican passports, she believes the country must have urgent dialogue on security, shared values and prosperity. According to Theodore, Dominica is unable to defend its economic self-interest; therefore, there is a need for geopolitical remedies.She also stated the changing of the economic and political powers vastly disturbs a country’s foreign policy. She insisted foreign policy is not limited to economics and politics. Journalist Rebecca Theodore.
Dawood Ibrahim, India’s most wanted$25 Million man, has a Dominica CBI Passport; another scar on the reputation of Dominica’s passport. The most wanted fugitive in India, with a twenty-five million-dollar ($25m) price on his head, a designated terrorist and terrorist financier, mobster and drug trafficker have a Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI/CIP) passport. Criminal Investigative Crime Consultant Kenneth Rijock exposed yet another crime lord holding Dominican Diplomatic passport saying that at this point there Is no due diligence, just money talks. Speaking on Q95’s‘Talk on the Block Program’with host Matt Peltier thisafternoon, Rijock said he can't think of a worst person to hold a Dominican passport. Criminal Investigative Crime Consultant Kenneth Rijock
Wellness has emerged as a key focus for visitors in readjusting to the “new normal” as they resume travel to the Caribbean. As part of a National Wellness Month campaign throughout the month of August, Travel Agents Selling the Caribbean (TASC) hosted a webinar to explore the vast potential of wellness tourism. TASC assembled a group of Caribbean wellness enthusiasts, as part of the group’s mission of strengthening the region’s position in the global tourism market. The discussion themed “Health is the New Wealth” centered on how the Caribbean wellness product can be repackaged as a holistic experience that addresses safety protocols, while meeting customer expectations. Noting the relatively low rate of COVID-19 infection throughout the Caribbean, there was general consensus that leaders throughout the region had taken the right steps in safeguarding lives and livelihoods. Wellness tourism throughout the region remains in high demand and has the potential to transform many aspects of the Caribbean tourism product. Although the pandemic has shaken up every aspect of the tourism industry, there are many instances where it has inspired the adoption of healthy behaviours and growth opportunities to maintain greater human connections and interactions while meeting physical distancing requirements. Panelists highlighted a myriad of wellness offerings that focus on nutrition, movement, relaxation and rejuvenation. Although these wellness experiences have been modified to meet health and safety standards, visitors return with a renewed source of energy and vitality.“If God created a perfect place and said this is wellness, that place would be the Caribbean. Many visitors want to create their own sanctuary to unwind and take some “time-out.” They travel to heal as a means of relieving stress, while tapping into the range of unique selling points that the region has to offer. There is no need to reinvent the wheel. We need product development because we have all of the basic ingredients here in the Caribbean,” said Stephanie Rest, a community organizer on behalf of Caribbean wellness. Self-described community organizer on behalf of Caribbean wellness, Stephanie Rest.
Belfast Estate Mahaut Soca Strikers FC secured victory in the Dominica Football Association Division One League match up, on Wednesday. In a Group 2 fixture at the Almond Park in Dublanc, Soca Strikers FC dominated Busta Warner FC by three goals to nil.
Francis Luke was in devastating form as he converted in the 28th and 43rd minutes of play to give his club a comfortable two goals to nil advantage at the interval. Within 12 minutes of the resumption of play, Luke made it three goals to nil, sealing the victory for the Belfast Estate Mahaut Soca Strikers FC. This evening, Central Cooperative Credit Union LTD Dublanc FC will head to the Benjamin Park in Portsmouth to take on LA Enterprises Bombers FC in a Group 2 fixture, with kick-off scheduled for 6 pm. Meanwhile, in the Premier Division League match up set for Friday evening at the Benjamin Park in Portsmouth, defending champions Sagicor South East FC are expected to battle WE United FC from 6 pm. The defending champions are on 27 points, 7 points more than WE United FC in the Premier Division League’s listing Speaking to local media recently, Veteran Athlete and Chairman of the Dominica Amateur Swimming Association (DASA) John Robin says he is pleased with the announcement made by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit in Parliament, during his 2020/2021 National budget presentation, for construction of an Olympic Size Swimming Pool. Robin says if this project is executed as promised by the administration, it will help place the island in a leading position to train and produce athletes worthy to represent Dominica at Olympic swim meets. Veteran Athlete and Chairman of the Dominica Amateur Swimming Association (DASA) John Robin.
In the opinion of Justice Dr Irving Andre, the fundamental problem with regards to policing in Dominica, is not necessarily bad policing, but officers trying to show they deserve special consideration.He asserts that the essence of policing is treating people equally, irrespective of political affiliation, class and status, is being lost. Justice Dr. Irving Andre.
As Dominica remembers the passage of Tropical Storm Erika and the upcoming anniversary of Hurricane David, Dominica Freedom Party Leader Kent Vital says the country has to continue to work together and continue to rebuild. On August 27, 2015, Tropical storm Erika left 30 dead, and 270 homeless and about 271 buildings damaged or destroyed, an estimated damage of US $500 million.Speaking on the “Freedom and You” program, he insisted giving up is not an option. Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party, Kent Vital.
Dominica’s Active Covid19 Cases remains at two says National Epidemiologist Ministry of Health Dr. Shalauddin Ahmed. He says the new cases of Covid are doing well and contact tracing is ongoing, with 39 persons contacted, 22 of whom are negative. He was speaking at the National Health address on Wednesday night. National Epidemiologist Ministry of Health, Dr Shalauddin Ahmed.
Distinguished Attorney and Executive member of the Committee of Concerned Lawyers, Cara Shillingford, has sent ‘kudos’ to public officers, Private Sector, farmers, and fisherfolk who have chosen to remain in Dominica to assist in the country’s development, however the Committee notices some ills caused by various persons and organizations in positions of leadership. Shillingford went on to list some gave concerns of the Committee to be addressed and brought forward to the Judicial system in due time. The CCL Executive member made known the International human rights treaties signed by the government of Dominica, which have not been effectively followed by Dominican authorities. She continued further: Distinguished Attorney and Executive member of the Committee of Concerned Lawyers, Cara Shillingford.
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