​According to Justice Dr Irving Andre, the UWP's next elected leader must exhibit some degree of magnanimity and take a welcoming, inclusive approach to everyone. He thinks that a good leader must have the skills to inspire people to see their inner kings and queens and to foster the conditions necessary for their success. He detailed some other traits and qualities that the next leader ought to possess.

​He added that the leader must be able to guarantee or assure the people that there won't be any political victimization or ostracism, and that everyone would triumph through hard work. Dominicans will be able to understand from these characteristics and environments, that it is in everyone's best advantage to rely on their innate abilities to improve this island. According to Dr. Andre, whoever is responsible to elect that  leader must ensure they won't simply claim to possess these traits and thereafter quickly turn into despots when in a position of authority.

​Justice Dr Irving Andre 

​Ag DDA Festivals & Events Manager Samantha Letang updates patrons on the locations of the three main entrance points as well as vehicle parking for the World Creole Music Festival this weekend. The Dominica Festivals committee is collaborating closely with the Dominica Police Force in these regards. She added that in addition to those specifically designated spaces, the Dominica Grammar School has also made parking available. For questions regarding parking, persons should get in touch with the school directly.

​She also made mention of the road cut-off’s and the ticketing box offices around town. Letang also encourages persons to purchase tickets early at the designated booths and to make an early entrance into the event venue, in order to enjoy it in its entirety.

​Samantha Letang, DFC Ag Festivals & Events Manager 

​Poet, singer, songwriter and musician, Gregory Rabess is of the view that enough investments are being made toward the developmental of Cultural Industries like Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF)
 
He believes funds should be allocated towards capacity building of the festival. He cited the fact that when the festival first began, there was little lighting available, but over time, this has changed significantly. He was speaking as a guest on Q95’s Roots Connection on Q program hosted by Dr.Simone Mathieu on Wednesday night.

​Similar to the manner in which one can characterize the World Creole Music Festival's artistes as the industry's raw materials, Rabess says it is crucial that these resources are developed to make use of the materials at hand.

​Poet, singer, songwriter, and musician, Gregory Rabess

​UWP executive member Glenroy "SoSo" Cuffy says he admires former UWP leader Lennox Linton, because of his strength and vision for a better country & his leadership ability. When someone enters the field of politics, they should no longer seek to serve themselves, but they should seek to serve the people of the nation, and Mr Linton is passionate about the people. He was speaking on the workers voice Program on Q95 Thursday night.

​Cuffy added that Linton has been an accountable opposition leader who continues to work in the best interests of the people who chose him to represent them.

UWP executive member, Glenroy "SoSo" Cuffy

​FIM festival Dominica partner Noelixe Knight Didier says Generational wealth is a key area of focus that many people should be aiming towards attaining, especially in these times. This comes when the ECCB’s Financial Information awareness month of activities comes to an end, and persons are encouraged to make plans and decisions that would not only benefit themselves in the long run, but also their families. FIM festival partners in the Commonwealth of Dominica dissect the concept of generational wealth and discuss how estate planning is critical to preserving this wealth.

​FIM festival partner in Dominica, Noelixe Knight Didier

​Freelance Journalist & Activist Farah Theodore says we need to have a more transparent & fluid relationship between policy decision makers and ordinary citizens if we truly desire to make a difference and see real progress in the way that things are done.
 
Ms Farah Theodore was a guest on Q95’s Youth On Q program on Thursday. She highlighted a number of examples where policy decisions were taken on behalf of the people, and then society was notified after the fact.Theodore laments that these approaches to governance need to seriously be reconsidered, and called for more transparency.

​Freelance Journalist and Activist, Farah Theodore

​Forty-four years of nationhood is a significant milestone for any nation. These are the words of Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Roseau Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire.
 
He says it provides an opportunity to look back and examine its successes and failures as a nation; an opportunity for us to ask ourselves, where are we amid a rapidly changing world on the social, economic, technological, and religious/spiritual levels and the like.He states, it is often said that change is the only constant thing in this world. The simple reason is that life is on a continuum; it is going somewhere and unable to stop in midcourse.
 
In our occasional nostalgic moments, when we reflect on what we regard as the good old days, we easily fall into the trap of wishing that time would stop for just a while, to savor the goodness/sweetness of the past. However, the mind jolts us into reality and forces us to focus on present needs stating that this year’s theme: One Dominica, One People, One Vision, provides great impetus for reflection on what we wish to be as a nation.

​Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire

​The Roosevelt Douglas Primary School held its own Cadence-lypso competition Wednesday night, bringing cadence-lypso to the next generation. Ten (10) young local artists took the stage to compete for the Cadence-lypso 2022 Crown, bringing the Portsmouth neighborhood to life with the sound of lovely cadence-lypso music.
 
Those battling for the crown were, Issabella Etienne “Joselina”, Tiffany St. Jean “Lady T”, Jakirah Stewart “Exotic Jazz”, Florean “Flor-Flor”, Alicia Francois “The Raven”, Jirah George “Mighty Jirah”, Adelle Letang “The Unbreakable Rose”, Shermya Paul “The Singing S” Natalia BatLee “Queen Dynamite” and Realia Alexis “The Gem”.
 
In an interview yesterday with Founder of Creole Heartbeat Leroy Wadix Charles, Mighty Jirah expressed his excitement and endurance to his performance.   

​Here is a sample of winner Jirah George “Mighty Jirah”, 2nd place Tiphany St. Jean “Lady T”, 3rd place Adelle Letang “The Unbreakable Rose.”

​Roosevelt Douglas Primary School Cadence-lypso competition winners 

​The Creole language is a colorful and diverse form of expression that we need to appreciate and incorporate more into our daily culture. This from Activist, and Pastor Randy Rodney sharing some of his personal views on the creole language, and some initiatives that could be taken to allow the language to be implemented into our culture with a more positive light. Rodney says the Creole language was often times frowned upon because of its unique delivery, and this needs to change.

​Activist, and Pastor, Randy Rodney

​Dominicans are being encouraged to be conscious of their diet regimen and food and alcohol consumption during this festive weekend. Family Physician Dr Lisa Jolly, veteran Pharmacist Jacinta Fagan-Defoe, and Director of the Fertility and Weight Management Center, Charlotte Burn all shared pertinent information that persons should be mindful of and practice during the course of the weekend. Ms. Fagan Defoe emphasized on the importance of maintaining one’s regular prescription and medication routine, and not compromising oneself for short-term enjoyment.

​Meantime, Family Physician Dr Lisa Jolly spoke on the some of the concerns that circulates around insulin resistance that persons need to be mindful of, especially when consuming large amounts of sugar.

​Nutritionist Charlotte Burn then shared some healthy options that persons can implement in their daily routine, that are healthy and cost effective.

​Nutritionist Charlotte Burn