​It has been almost one year since the ECSC E-Litigation Portal Launch occurred, providing faster and more efficient case management. The Integrated Electronic Litigation System or E-Litigation is an initiative by the Singapore Judiciary to replace the existing Electronic Filing System which has been in use since 2000.
 
With the growing impacts of climate change, natural disasters, and the recent Covid19 pandemic, E-litigation has become a necessity in providing legal services to the masses. Attorney Heather Felix-Evans speaking via virtual platform highlighted the benefits of E-Litigation.

​Attorney Heather Felix-Evans

​The importance of having local government with transparent communication between community committees reflects the true desire of the people.This from Chairman of the Salisbury Villagesteering committee, Mr. Franklyn Georges.
 
Mr Georges was a guest on Q95’s Youth on Q program on the topic of ‘youth and the decentralization of government."Decentralization, or decentralizing governance, refers to the restructuring or reorganization of authority so that there is a system of co-responsibility between institutions of governance at the central, regional and local levels, according to the principle of subsidiarity, thereby increasing public trust and participation.

​Chairman of the Salisbury Village Steering Committee, Mr. Franklyn Georges

​The Caribbean region is blessed with an abundance of renewable energy potential that remains untapped due to a lack of financial investment. Energy service providers are ready to develop sustainable energy technology that would improve our lives. But they struggle to secure the funding they need to bring those solutions to us.
 
This is why Finance was one of the main components of the Technical Assistance Programme for Sustainable Energy in the Caribbean (TAPSEC). This five-year Programme was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU) with the aim of providing technical and financial assistance to many of the regional institutions committed to shifting our region toward low-carbon climate-compatible energy sustainability. 
 
TAPSEC worked closely with a variety of partners such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, the Caribbean Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) and the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) to develop and execute more than 80 initiatives that would expand regional access to modern, affordable and sustainable energy services. 
 
Among them were interventions designed to increase the number of bankable RE and EE projects across the region while reducing the transaction costs relating to investments in those projects. Through this two-pronged approach, the sustainable energy projects we need are prepared to receive funding while potential financiers are encouraged to provide it.  

​The global pandemic has worsened the migration of executives who are our leadership mentors from the workforce. This has created a coaching gap for promising leaders. Dominican-born author, retired Procter & Gamble (P&G) executive, Kennedy Germain, newly released book, “How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership: 24 Real-Life Examples of Grace in Action” bridges that gap.
 
This book, which is believed to be different from other books on leadership, offers real-life examples of how anyone can lead in challenging circumstances. “How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership,” role models how to successfully apply twenty-four different leadership skills when faced with challenging situations from the boardroom to the classroom, whether you are a tenured or an upcoming leader.
 
It provides readers with a powerful demonstration of how faith is a competitive advantage, an easy narrative reading versus being another dry, boring, theory-driven book, a holistic 3-dimensional approach to leadership, and an appendix full of resources for personal reflection and reference. 

​According to Cecilia St. Hilaire, CEO of the RayAsta Foundation, many of the Dominicans providing patient home care have likely received geriatrics-related training. Although successful, this level of training differs greatly from treatment given to stroke patients. She says stroke recovery is difficult for everyone involved, especially the caregiver.

​She asserts that they have created a curriculum and level-based training to provide information on effective stroke care to people providing front-line care, and those working in home care.

​Cecilia St. Hilaire, CEO of the RayAsta Foundation 

​The General Public plays an important role in the safe use of pesticides, because a collaborative effort goes a long way in ensuring health and safety of everyone. Public Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Jason Bruno, stated that the division of Agriculture places much effort in ensuring that they play their role in public health, by the use of best practices and international standards.
 
One of the ways they do so is by providing as much information and resources to ensure that persons are more conscious. Bruno says,collaboration among ourselves will prove to be a better way forward to ensure we all are that much healthier.

​Public Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Jason Bruno

​Businesses ought not to use sky-high inflation rates as an opportunity to raise prices, says ECCB Governor Timothy NJ Antoine. Price gouging occurs when a seller increases the prices of goods, services, or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair. Usually, this event occurs after a demand or supply shock. Common examples include price increases of basic necessities after natural disasters. Governor Antoine makes the appeal that, “This is a moment for patriotism and shared sacrifice.”

​ECCB Governor, Timothy N.J. Antoine

According to Governance Minister Gretta Roberts, the Adult Education Division will continue to provide chances for people to pursue viable professional routes by providing classes that meet their unique needs and requirements. She continued by saying that these programs are proof that in order to build a resilient Dominica, we must first encourage resilience among those who live there. She spoke at the recent Adult Education Division Graduation ceremony.

​Roberts listed a few of the eight-week courses offered by the Adult Education division, and added that 364 graduates will get certificates.

​Gretta Roberts, Minister of Governance

​Sex is an essential part of our lives and following some sexual hygiene habits are important to lead a healthy and happy life. Poor hygiene can lead to infection which in turn can lead to serious diseases. Lack of personal hygiene can be a sexual inhibitor in our sexual lives.
 
Certified Nurse & Mid-Wife Isanna Moise-Alfred, during her guest appearance on “The Spill” hosted by holistic health advocate Trudy Christian, discussed some safe procedures for sexual vaginal care. Noting that persons should keep in mind to use some of these sexual hygiene practices the next time you want to get intimate with your partner to live a healthy, infection-free existence.

She says that maintaining healthy vaginal cleanliness demands our extra attention, just as maintaining general hygiene for other regions of the body. Women today spend a lot of money on cosmetic care, makeup, and other grooming products, but they frequently overlook the very crucial intimate area. She highlighted a few procedures that women ought to emphasize when it comes to appropriate vaginal care.

Certified Nurse & Mid-Wife, Isanna Moise-Alfred.

​International World Teachers Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 5thOctober.President of the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT), Mervin Alexander is asking everyone to show appreciation to all teachers with Prayers and blessings at the various churches, and in schools by students and parents. A number of activities have been planned as he says it will be observed in a big way.

​Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) President, Mervin Alexander.