No system is fool-proof and as a result there will always be room for improvement, however it takes a level of maturity to accept a correction and be checked when going wrong. This from Senator Clement Marcelin speaking in Parliament yesterday. He emphasized that the task of the opposition may not be the most liked or easiest of roles, but it is one that highlights the need for maturity in order to achieve good governance. Senator Clement Marcelin
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Senator Annette Sandford reminds the government that it is dangerous to place all of Dominica’s eggs in one basket. Sandford speaking at yesterday’s session of Parliament, referenced the errors of the past where the over-reliance on one product can prove to be detrimental, especially when there is no other source of income to support the economy. She cautions about over-reliance on the CBI passport program. Senator Annette Sandford.
DPSU General Secretary, Thomas Letang, stresses the need for people of integrity within high-ranking positions of the Public Service, in efforts to prevent the damaging spread of victimization and intimidation – which is ongoing within that sector. Letang encourages some Public Officers to refrain from working within the sector solely for personal gain at the expense of the state. DPSU General Secretary, Thomas Letang.
Alternative People’s Party (APP) Leader and Entrepreneur Tahira Blanchard says the time has come to make Agriculture “great again” in Dominica. She promises that under an APP government, farmers of the Grand Bay constituency will receive substantial subsidies and logistical support to resume productive agri-business. APP Leader and Entrepreneur, Tahira Blanchard.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit revealed that Cabinet has given its approval for administering Covid19 Booster Shots in Dominica. Skerrit stated that an increase in the stock of vaccines is currently in the works so that enough vaccines will be made available to persons to get vaccinated and to receive their Booster Shots. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.
Grandbay MP Vince Henderson makes his first deliberation in Parliament stating that he is humbled to be back in Parliament. He expressed his gratitude to the Grand Bay people for treating him like a brother and a member of their family. Henderson says the four weeks he spent in Grand Bay gave him encouragement, by the confidence the people have shown in the Dominica Labor Party and Prime Minister Skerrit. Grandbay MP & Ambassador, Vince Henderson.
Senator Ernie Jno Finn weighs in the Supplementary appropriation at the House of Assembly at yesterday’s second reading of the 2nd session of the 10th parliament. Addressing the still unresolved issues of persons not being compensated for their lands that have acquired in order to construct an international airport, Senator Jno Finn Highlighted to concerns of the people on the ground whose voice has not been heard, and who have been promised since last year’s appropriation that they would be compensated. Senator Ernie Jno Finn.
The National HIV and Aids Response program presents good news in revealing no new cases of HIV on Island. Acting Coordinator of the National HIV/AIDS response program, Mr. Lester Guy on the Heels of Worlds Aids Day on Wednesday. He says the aim is to have a more community l& and people centered approach and structure. This he says is in efforts to deal with the stigmatization that often comes with HIV. National HIV/AIDS response program Coordinator, Mr. Lester Guy
APP Leader and Entrepreneur Tahira Blanchard, highlights six major projects which the APP proposes to undertake by her party if it is elected to office, when General Elections are held in the future. Blanchard emphasized that the Grand Bay Constituency has been selected by her party’s executive, to spearhead Dominica’s proposed cannabis industry. APP Leader and Entrepreneur Tahira Blanchard.
Diabetics and persons diagnosed with hypertension, asthma, bronchitis and comorbidities, are being urged to get vaccinated against Covid-19. With a new evolved strain of the Covid virus emerging called “Omnicron”, Radiobiologist and Chemist, Dr Shamina Aubuchon says now is the time to get fully vaccinated, and help the authorities achieve herd immunity, to stop the mutation of the Covid Virus ‘in its tracks.’ Radiobiologist and Chemist, Dr Shamina Aubuchon.
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