Public Relations Officer of the Dominica Girl Guides Association, Abigail Christmas says Gender-Based Violence is a crucial issue in society and calls on Dominicans to speak out against it. She says although there has been 16 days of activism against gender-based violence for the past 30 years, the issue remains.

Every year the various troops within the Girl Guides Association participate in a series of activities to raise awareness.

​Public Relations Officer of the Dominica Girl Guides Association, Abigail Christmas.

As of November 26, globally there has been in excess of 259M confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a documented 5,183,000 deaths reported to the WHOThe COVID-19 cases in Dominica remain somewhat stable. But she says the 37 confirmed deaths is too many for a small island state Coordinator of the Home Isolation Program, Dr Gilda Nesty-Tonge.

​Coordinator of the Home Isolation Program.

86% of Gender-based violence reported are those of female abuse and male violence against women are usually increased when economics are involved. This from Minister for Gender Affairs Dr. Addis King, who calls for an end for violence against women.
 
This as Dominica joins the rest of the world in recognizing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership.
 
It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Dr. King shared some statistical data that reveal key areas of women's vulnerability to gender-based violence.

​Minister for Gender Affairs, Dr. Addis King.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is calling again, for the formation of a working group of Dominican entertainers to chart the way forward for the industry, after a virtual discussion held on Saturday, November 27.
 
Over 50 entertainment practitioners, including musicians, DJs, promoters, producers and sound engineers, met with the Prime Minister and other Cabinet Ministers to register their concerns over a slowdown in entertainment activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was organized by the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA). Participants proposed the hosting of virtual events; “Vaccine Bubble” live events; easier access to funding and concessions; and the creation of long-term revenue streams through music royalties and licensing.
 
Mr Skerrit told the entertainers the working group will seek practical solutions to the challenges they now face and make recommendations to Government to “create an enabling environment & opportunities so that the music industry can be engaged.

The Prime Minister suggested the importance of all interested parties forming a group which is able to work with the government to realistically create the environment to resolve the issues stagnating Dominica’s developing Music industry.

Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit.

DPSU General Secretary, Thomas Letang, commented on the eligibility of Ambassador Vince Henderson, who was nominated to contest the Grand Bay by-election on a DLP ticket,while presumed to beemployed by the state as an ambassador to the OAS – a move which clearly violates the laws of Dominica – which demand that a Public Servant must resign and vacate his position, to become eligible to contest elections in Dominica.
 
Letang confirmed that based on the definition of a Public Servant, and the electoral laws of the country, an ambassador is considered an active Public Officer, as such an individual who is paid by the state, to handle various affairs of the state.

​DPSU General Secretary, Thomas Letang.

Covid19 is real and is ever present, and it continues to cause havoc on our nation. This from Home Quarantine program coordinator Dr. Gilda Nesty-Tonge. She encourages persons to get vaccinated, as it is proven to save lives. She highlighted some of the data that proves vaccine health safety against covid19 and some of the protocols for home isolation.

The Dominica State College announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between West Illinois University and the Dominica State College (DSC). This agreement will allow students to matriculate easier, offer faculty and staff partnerships, provide professional development for students and staff through scholarships, and offer many other mutual benefits. 
 
Dr. Huang Guiyou Huang, President of West Illinois University, and Dr. Donald Peters, President, DSC, are expected to deliver remarks. Prevost William T Clow, Interim Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, will give the MOU’s summary, and Dr. Hermancia Eugene-Zamore, Dean, Academic Affairs, DSC, will close with remarks.
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Independent candidate Julius ‘Handbag’ Gabriel says Mr Vince Henderson is not welcome in Grand Bay, and it is time that Dominica wakes up. Gabriel who was a guest on Q95’s Talk on the Block Program this afternoon, encouraged Dominicans to stand up, as the goal is to take the fight to another level. He gave a heartfelt thank you to all of those who supported him in the By-Election, and gave him encouragement, and he is called for others now to display strength, power and courage to stand up for the country.

​Independent candidate Julius Handbag Gabrielle.

Thursday December 22nd 2021 is the chosen date for the Dominica Manufacturers Association 11th AGM, under the theme “positioning Manufacturers to step up production for the Global Market.” This will be virtually aired through the zoom platform. Speaking to Q95 news on Friday, DMA Secretary, Naomi Bannis-Sampson said there has been a steady demand for genuine Dominica Products through the Covid-19 Pandemic. She says the Association has established an export initiative to ensure proper supply of Dominican products to established markets

​DMA Secretary, Naomi Bannis-Sampson.