UWP candidate for the Soufriere Constituency, Dr. Sam Christian has expressed concern over the lack of emergency infrastructure in the Soufriere Constituency. According to Dr. Christian, his party plans to build a few jetties along the beach of Soufriere, as the area is highly volcanic. UWP’s Soufriere Constituency Candidate, Dr. Sam Christian
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing and Lands, Lucien Blackmoore, has informed of government’s intention to make all utility connections run underground, which will ensure the resilience of the telecommunications network and utility service during times of disasters. Blackmoore spoke at a signing ceremony held at the Financial Center on Monday. Ministry of Housing & Lands PS Lucien Blackmoore
The Jamaican House of Representatives has extended the State of Public Emergency in the parish of St. Catherine Jamaica for another three months. This follows approval of the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) (No.3) Resolution, 2018, during Wednesday’s (September 19) sitting of the House. The security measure in St. Catherine North Police Division, which was slated to end on October 2, will remain in place until January 2019.
All 47 members who were present voted in favour of the extension. Sixteen members were absent. Addressing the House, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, said the enhanced security measures in the St. Catherine North Police Division have resulted in a 68 per cent reduction in murders and shootings. Since the intervention, that is for the period March 18 to September 2, the division has recorded 27 murders and 22 shootings…when compared to the equivalent period of time, prior to the state of emergency, he noted. “82 murders and 72 shootings were recorded over a period of 168 days prior to the state of emergency, so that would be from the first of January 2018 to the calling of the state of emergency.” Well known black comedian Bill Cosby sentenced to 10 years in a State Prison, for sexual assault9/26/2018 A judge in Pennsylvania has jailed comedian Bill Cosby for three to 10 years for sexual assault.
Cosby, 81, was also categorised as a sexually violent predator, meaning he must undergo counselling for life and be listed on the sex offender registry. The actor declined to make a statement when offered the opportunity. At a retrial in April, Cosby was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault for drugging and molesting Andrea Constand in 2004. Cosby's request for bail pending appeal was denied. The comedian became a household name in 1980s America when he starred in the Cosby Show TV sitcom, playing the father in a well-to-do African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York. His popularity was such that he was dubbed "America's Dad". Founder of the People’s Party of Dominica (PPOD), Sapphire Carrington voices her sentiment that the use of violence, whether physical or emotional to settle political disagreements is reprehensible. Carrington wishes Dr. Sam Christian a speedy recovery. Dr Sam Christian the recently announced UWP candidate for the Soufriere Constituency was injured at a public meeting on Saturday night." Carrington spoke to Q95 news on Tuesday. Founder of the People’s Party of Dominica (PPOD), Sapphire Carrington.
Manager of the (DCSLL), Mr. Phoenix Belfield, points out objectives to be achieved by the Society9/25/2018 Manager of the Dominica Cooperative Societies League Ltd (DCSLL), Mr. Phoenix Belfield, has dubbed the high level delegation which is currently on island, from the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), as historic. Speaking at a press conference held at Garraway Hotel, on Tuesday for the WOCCU Strategic Empowerment Workshop Agenda. Belfield mentioned some achievements of the DCSLL, and some areas which will be improved as a result of this workshop. Additionally, Belfield also expressed there is need for improvements in the governance of the society among other areas. Manager of the Dominica Cooperative Societies League Ltd (DCSLL), Mr. Phoenix Belfield.
President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Council of Credit Union Dr Brian Branch says that the importance of Credit Union in the aftermath of Natural Disaster must not go unnoticed at a press conference with officials of the World Counsel of Credit Union and the Dominica Society Cooperative League Limited. President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Council of Credit Union, Dr Brian Branch President of the Dominica Cooperative Societies, Josephine Dublin says that this will says that this will go a long way in the credit union sector. President of the Dominica Cooperative Societies, Josephine Dublin
Over the weekend, I received the very disturbing news of an incident in Soufriere involving Dr. Sam Christian, a new resident to the Soufriere constituency. As Parliamentary Representative for that constituency, I immediately inquired into the circumstances surrounding the incident as is customary when receiving any negative news involving constituents. I have received conflicting information.
Let me first be clear, I strongly condemn any form of violence against any person or interest group anywhere in Dominica We are still in a post Maria re building period, so I encourage us to ensure that construction sites are safe. It also provides us with an opportunity to reflect on what we are trying to accomplish as a people. The Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit led Dominica Labour government and I work tirelessly to develop and promote the vision of the Soufriere constituency as a key tourism destination in Dominica. We have partnered with several developers and stakeholders to promote the warm and welcoming people that we are known to be in the constituency. Dr. Christian himself, I am sure, can attest to the warmth and welcoming nature of the people of the constituency. We cannot afford to give the world the impression that we are not a peace loving people. It was therefore unimaginable that individuals who profess to be for the development of Dominica in general and this constituency would try to portray constituents as violent or quickly declare war on our independence without first thoroughly investigating the incident. Nevertheless instead of them making a meaningfully contribution to the development of the Dominica as many did after Maria, they sit in air conditioned comfort in the USA in particular trying to incite violence with their tin pot revolutionary rhetoric. Such shameful behaviour should be strongly condemned by all also. We have all worked too hard to have our reputation sullied by a few opportunists. I am proud of achievements in this constituency. The people of Soufriere are peace loving people and very respectful. May the peace and Love of our Father and Saviour reign in Dominica, in Jesus Name. God bless us All! Public Work Minister Dr. Colin McIntyre embraces the vision of the CBI Programme and says that there is serious strides being made here in Dominica. He says that the various projects going on around the country funded by the CBI projects is significant of Dominica’s development. Public work minister Dr. Colin McIntyre.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing and Lands, Lucien Blackmoore, has made specific mention of the amount of housing units which will be constructed during the Roseau City Square housing project. Blackmoore went on to list the specifics of the other projects which is set to commence in the East Coast, Georgetown and Cotton Hill in Portsmouth. He spoke at a signing ceremony held at the Financial Center on Monday, between the government of Dominica and MMCE Ltd, for CBI funded housing projects in the above mentioned areas. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing and Lands, Lucien Blackmoore.
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