Opposition Leader Lennox Linton advises Dominicans to be safe during inclement weather conditions9/29/2016 Opposition Leader Lennox Linton advises that despite improving weather conditions, there is no reason to be unsafe during this time.
Referring to Tropical storm Erika, Linton said although Tropical storm Matthew was not one of Dominica’s worst, there is no reason to be out and about without exercising due caution. Linton is appealing to Dominicans to allow the storm to pass fully, and allow some normalcy to return to the country, before venturing out into unsafe weather conditions.
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National Youth Consultation scheduled for September 30, is postponed to Wednesday 5th October9/29/2016 The National Youth Consultation scheduled for September 30 has been postponed to next Wednesday October 5.
According to Acting Assistant Chief Youth Development Officer Gregory Riviere the event was postponed due to inclement weather conditions. Youth Development division urges all participants to be cautious in the current weather and advises that district Youth Development officers will remain in contact providing updates as the day draws nearer. Flow assures customers every effort is being made to restore telecoms service in the quickest time9/29/2016 During the passage of Tropical Storm Matthew on Wednesday, telecommunications in certain areas around the island was disrupted, however Flow customers can rest assured that the company is making every effort to restore service in the quickest possible time.
According to Flow Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer Ferdina Frampton, FLOW technicians are working feverishly around the island to re-establish service to both fixed and mobile services to disrupted areas. She says the company recognizes the importance of telecommunication services during inclement weather and assures the Dominican public of the company’s commitment to ensure the restoration of service. Farmers asked to exercise extreme caution when visiting their farms in the aftermath of TS Matthew9/29/2016 Farmers are asked to exercise extreme caution when visiting their farms as the storm passes.
After a storm, farmers are required to assess their farms for any losses, however, PRO in the Ministry of Agriculture Petra Grell-Shillingford, advised farmers that before any assessment is made, they should first ensure their own safety. No loss of life reported as Dominica is spared any serious damages from Tropical Storm Matthew9/29/2016 Initial reports indicate that Dominica was reportedly spared any loss of life or serious damages from the passage of Tropical Storm Matthew last night. The tourism sector and commercial Businesses are open, and clean-up efforts are ongoing.
Meanwhile, Utility companies are actively working to restore essential service to affected areas. Tourism accommodations establishments have apparently weathered the storm with minimal disruptions to normal operations, and remain open to receive visitors. The Douglas – Charles Airport has been reopened, and ferry services are expected to resume on Friday September 30, 2016. Travellers are advised to contact their respective service providers or travel agents to confirm their travel status. Discover Dominica Authority Officials hope everyone continues to exercise due caution and remain safe, in the aftermath of the storm. Dominica observing History Week from 3rd to 7th October; ‘Building Communities: 1838 – 1938’9/29/2016 History Week is being observed in Dominica from October 3-7, 2016. The theme for this year’s observation is Building Communities: 1838 – 1938. The highlights of the week will be a feature lecture by Cozier Frederick, a historian of the Kalinago Territory and Development Officer in the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs, which will be delivered at the Arawak House of Culture, on Tuesday 4th October, and the presentation of a web-resource by Dr. Schuyler Esprit of Create Caribbean Inc, to be held at the Dominica State College on Thursday 6th October.
Frederick’s lecture will focus on human settlement patterns and the process of building communities in Dominica, starting with the Kalinago, and proceeding to the period under consideration, when the majority of communities as we know them today were created. The new web resource which also focuses on the week’s theme is being developed by Create Caribbean Inc on behalf of the Cultural Division and will form part of the website dominicahistory.org which was launched during History Week 2015. As in previous years, schools around the island are expected to hold special events, assemblies, lectures, and undertake classroom-based projects. Also included in the week’s activities will be a special DBS Talking Point programme on the theme Building Communities. In focusing on the period 1838 – 1938, History Week 2016 affords an opportunity for school students and community persons to look back, to research and to reflect on the origins of their particular community and link this to wider developments taking place in Dominica at that time. This will shed light on land settlement and ownership patterns, family and kinship patterns, social life and the economy. In so doing, one can better situate, contextualize and understand the evolution and development of the Dominican society, from its Kalinago origins, through plantation slavery and crown colony rule to the emergence of a modern independent state. History Week is an annual event organized by the Cultural Division as part of Independence Celebration activities. It is aimed at creating greater awareness of Dominica’s history and the process of nation-building. DOMLES advises Dominicans not to attempt to touch any down lines since they may still be energized9/29/2016 Following the passage of Tropical Storm Matthew, Dominica’s Sole Electricity Company’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Adina Bellot- Valentine, has told customers they should not attempt to touch any down lines since they may still be energized. A number of lines have been down and some areas in the country are still without power. Bellot-Valentine stressed that safety is DOMLEC’s number one priority both for its employees and customers. “We don’t want any mishaps so we want people to be as safe possible so we can carry our work in a safe environment”. She added that the company is aware of the areas that are without power. However, localized outages must be reported. She said the main focus now is to restore power to the greater parts of the island. “The south is out, the east is out, the north is out, certain parts of the west coast are out, some of the Valley is still out,” she noted. “So we have quite a bit of work before us today, and we are trying to see how much of that we can restore.” She said there was a landslide in the PADU area but it did not affect DOMLEC’s power station there. “Once we can make connection with the station then we will be able to utilize the resources of the hydro, but for now we have not gone there yet because we have down lines in the area and so the scouting has to continue to ensure that we do this as safe as possible,” Bellot-Valentine explained. DOMLEC customers are advised to call 448-4237, 811 or 255-6002 to report any damage or any concerns. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Domlec Adina Bellot- Valentine
Buy Dominica Dinner & Awards going ahead as planned tonight at the Fort Young Hotel in Roseau9/29/2016 The Buy Dominica Dinner & Awards event is going ahead as planned tonight. The Buy Dominica Campaign which is a collaboration between the Dominica Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Dominica Coalition of Service Industries (DCSI), along with DEXIA and the Ministry of Commerce, is hosting the Buy Dominica Dinner and Awards ceremony, which is the culmination of the events for the Buy Dominica month.
This event will be held today 29th September 2016 at the Fort Young Hotel from 6:00 pm. This event is the first of its kind for that sector, and will recognize outstanding manufacturers and service providers. “We look forward to the support and attendance of all awardees and our specially invited guests,” coordinator, Lizra Fabien said today. The Buy Dominica Month ‘Buy Local, Go Global! Building our Products and Services for Global Success’ is meant to encourage growth in the local marketplace, and to take advantage of opportunities in the international marketplace. World Creole Music Festival Jam Session # 4 on at the Roseau Bayfront on Friday September 309/29/2016 The World Creole Music Festival Jam Session number 4 is on stream, and will take place at the Roseau Bayfront on Friday September 30, 2016 from 4 pm to 10 pm.
The highlight of this week’s Festival Jam Session will be a soft launch of Mas Domnik 2017. Miss Dominica 2017 contestants will sign their contracts during the event. Patrons will also get a glimpse of carnival costumes on offer for Mas Domnik 2017. Entertainment will be provided by the Infinite Nation Band and the First Serenade Band. World Creole Music Festival partners Kubuli and Digicel will be on board with the usual promotions and specials. A mini masquerade and La Peau Kabwit will also create the festive hype this weekend. World Creole Music Festival season tickets will be on sale for only $250 per ticket. This special will be valid until October 7, 2016. The 19th edition of the World Creole Music Festival is slated for October 28 to 30, 2016 at the Windsor Park Stadium in Roseau, the Dominican capital. A line-up of top regional and international acts covering a diverse range of creole music from the infectious Bouyon to the sweet sensation of Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Afro-beat, Haitian Kompa to the vibrating sounds of Cadence-lypso and Zouk awaits patrons. Speaking on Q95 Hot Seat show on today Thursday, Prime Minister Skerrit advised that Dominica is no longer on ‘watch’ for Tropical Storm Mathew, and that clearing work had already started from today. Mr Skerrit stressed that safety is a major concern for government, and as such, announced that schools will reopen on Monday 3rd October 2016. However, all employees are expected to report to work today.
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