Vaccines have extended the human Lifespan, especially in the 20thCentury, by eliminating many infectious diseases. This comes from Professor Clive Landis, Senior Immunologist UWI Open Campus, speaking at the latest UWI Open campus Covid19 Vaccine Myths & misinformation virtual press conference.In his presentation, Professor Landis stated that Covid19 vaccines provide robust b-cell and t-cell immune responses.He said the risk benefit ratio is always being monitored as things progress.
 
Disinformation is hazardous to your health, &while it is always used with destructive or divisive intent, it can turn into a lethal weapon when it concerns public health. Unfortunately, disinformation &misinformation thrive in health crises, as past experiences of disinformation concerning HIV and Ebola, for instance, have demonstrated. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, disinformation and misinformation have spread worldwide, just like the virus itself.

Professor Clive Landis.

The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU), in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) discussed “The Politics of Climate Change in the Caribbean”.It was revealed that youth are generally dissatisfied with the current action of political parties and are eager to see more robust, decisive actions on climate change and noted that youth believe political parties are taking a piecemeal and tokenistic approach to the issue rather than the inclusive and transformative approach required to make Caribbean countries more resilient.
 
The importance of political leadership in building trust in scientific knowledge, particularly as it relates to climate change and its devastating impact along with the importance of continued research on climate change at the local level and building the technical skills to complement our indigenous understanding, was key on the agenda.Dominica, as the nature isle, is well positioned to be fully powered by green renewable energy sources and to diversify its economy through structural and regulatory reforms.That is why it is important for economic growth and a positive shift in mind-set towards climate change adaptation, and environmental protection.The panelists included:
 

•  Ms. Ayesha Constable, Consultant in Climate Change and Adaptation, Jamaica
• Mr. Bernard Hurtault, Interim Political Leader, Dominica Freedom Party
• Mr. Luchiano Dupuis, Vice Chair Training and Recruitment CYDU, Dominica
• Mr. Nick Francis, Secretary General CDU, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Prime Minister Skerrit continues to say the proposed International Airport is moving along and making progress, notwithstanding the exponential increase in COVID-19 cases on Island.
 
Speaking on a local radio program, he stated that the lab is completed and the equipment has arrived. He also said the homes being built for persons affected by the airport, are on schedule.

​Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.

Cadence-lypso Icon Gordon Henderson gave his feedback of Dominica’s month-long recognition of the Cadence-lypso Genre, the pioneers who blazed the trail and promoted Dominica, and the new emerging Artists utilizing the Genre’s unique song. The Genre was observed for the first time throughout July 2021.
 
Speaking on the Popular Creole Heartbeat Program hosted by Event Promoter Leroy ‘Wadix’ Charles on Q95 on August 27, 2021, Henderson described the month of recognition as “a bittersweet moment”.
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​Cadence-lypso Superstar, Gordon Henderson.

In the early phases of the Covid Pandemic in Dominica, some patients complained about the Clinical Management at the Covid-19 Care facility. Principal Nursing Officer Mrs. Terrilia Ravaliere says this is now resolved.
 
Speaking at the Covid-19 Press briefing held on August 27, 2021, Mrs. Ravaliere stated that infection prevention and control is seen as a significant part of the clinical management of patients at the nine (9) facilities. She noted that a high percentage of the patients admitted have non-communicable diseases.

Ravaliere explains that although no visitors are allowed at the facility, drop-off of items are allowed. She also encourages persons to walk with medical books and maintenance medications when being admitted.

​Principal Nursing Officer Mrs. Terrilia Ravaliere.

Opposition Leader Lennox Linton says recent statements by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on discussions with suppliers of petroleum products about their struggle to survive in an increasingly difficult regulated Dominica market, suggest a looming crisis that everyone should be extremely wary of. The petroleum products industry in Dominica involves the importation, storage, distribution and retail of petroleum-based products. That means diesel, gasoline and LPG.

Meantime, Linton expounds on the imported price of gasoline.

​Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton.
 
More a in a subsequent news cast.

Dominica’s Chief Medical Officer Dr David Johnson has revealed factual reports of four covid-19 related deaths. He explained the circumstances surrounding the cause of the country’s second & third Covid-19 deaths. He spoke at the Covid Press Briefing held on August 27, 2021.

Dr. David Johnson advises Dominicans to get vaccinated, eat healthy and follow the health protocols mandated to maintain public hygiene. He also extended condolences to the family of the four deceased victims who died from Covid-19 in Dominica.

​Dominica’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Johnson.

​The Dominica Health & Wellness Association (DHWA) and the Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce (DAIC) are collaborating on a Health & Wellness Campaign for September, to help all citizens and residents of Dominica, in boosting their immune systems.
 
DAIC’s Executive Director Lizra Fabien says this campaign will be held from September 1-30, 2021, as the partners contribution to Caribbean Wellness Month.

Each challenge has a monthly calendar with simple things to do each day. The DAIC says the top participants will be recognized at the end of the Campaign, and encourages all Dominicans to get involved.

Fabien spoke to Q95 news over the weekend, persons can contact the DAIC for more information via their Facebook pages at ‘Dominica Wellness’ or ‘Dominica Chamber’.

DAIC’s Executive Director, Lizra Fabien

Students of Grambling University have been promised that their outstanding school fees will be dealt with, with 2.9 million dollars being allocated to them. This promise came from Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking on last evening’s Ah Nous Parley Program.
 
Many of the Students on Government scholarships at Grambling State University were informed by the University that they will be kicked out of their dorms if their school fees were not paid; something that was supposed to be paid by their government. On Sunday the Prime Minister said the Government is now making arrangements to provide 2.9 million dollars for that purpose.

​Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.

​In an effort to support NDC implementation and wider climate action in the Eastern Caribbean, the NDCFI has embarked on a bold and exciting new renewable energy initiative.
 
The Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge: “Race to the Sun” aims to engage governments, the private sector, development partners and households in a united effort to increase the diffusion of solar electricity and heating across the region by the end of 2023, in the first instance.
 
Increased deployment of renewable energy technologies in support of national, regional and global goals to increase climate resilience and towards keeping global temperature increase within 1.5°C. The target is the installation of at least 1 MW of new solar installations on public buildings, businesses and private homes by 2023.

​Shanna Emmanuel, Environmental Sustainability Division -OECS.