​Bernard Hurtault, leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP), is urging every Dominican to unite and reject Roosevelt Skerrit's pursuit of psychological dominance over the people. He added that Dominicans are intelligent and independent-minded people and questioned why they permit Mr Skerrit to exert such psychological control over them.

​Hurtault continued by saying that a lot of people hold the opinion that psychological dominance is bad, and that it is improper for a little, mediocre guy to want to exert such power over the people.

​Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) leader Bernard Hurtault 

​A two-day workshop on enhancing the adoption and use of SLM concepts and technologies in Dominica,which is being held by the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), began on Tuesday November 29, 2022. Dr. Dave Lloyd who is working on two regional PISLM projects as the watershed management consultant, will be the host of the sessions.
 
These two projects, "Strengthening Resilience of Agricultural Lands and Forests in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria" and "Sustainable Land Management in the Commonwealth of Dominica," are funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP, and carried out by the PISLM. They aim to advance landscape-level planning, information and coordination frameworks to support sustainable agriculture and sustainable watershed management. 
 
Dominica's forest resources continue to be unstable and decreasing due to human demands and the effects of recent catastrophic weather occurrences. This two-day interactive workshop emphasizes the necessity for methodical techniques to protect the island's crucial ecosystems and engages the use of solid ecological principles to steer restoration efforts in light of the difficulties made worse by these unfavorable weather circumstances. In order to better manage and conserve Dominica's woods, it is planned that forestry field employees gain the necessary skills.

​Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Thomson Fontaine declared that the Party will keep pressing the DLP government to implement electoral and campaign finance reforms and conduct a general election as soon as possible thereafter. The UWP's decision to abstain from participating in the snap general elections on December 6, according to Dr Fontaine, was motivated by the announcement of a sham December 6th election, more than 30 months earlier than it is constitutionally due,before the promised reforms, and contrary to the advice of the CCJ, is because it is immoral,and also because the current process is illegal. He was speaking at a UWP press conference yesterday afternoon.

​In light of the present challenges to Dominica's democracy, Dr Fontaine said, the UWP once more calls on the country's president Charles A Savarin, to use his constitutional executive authority to suspend his writ and postpone this sham general election, until the electoral and campaign finance reforms are completed and implemented.

Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Thomson Fontaine

​In her remarks at the Dominica State College's student government body's pinning ceremony, National Youth Council President Ashma McDougall sought to emphasize the significance of the group and what they stand for. Even while student government may frequently go unobserved by typical college students, its influence can be seen all across the campus. Ms McDougall also stressed how privileged the students at Dominica State College are to have the chance to express their opinions.

​She noted that they added a sports representative because of the fiercely competitive nature of the college's athletes, and because they felt it was appropriate to have more representation in that field. She thanked the newly initiated executive members and expressed confidence in their ability to exert influence on the campus.

​National Youth Council President, Ashma McDougall 

After a plethora of white-ball cricket recently the West Indies are ready to take on Australia in a two match Test series. The curtain-raiser of this series will take place in the Perth Stadium.
 
Windies to push for victory on final day against Australian PM's X1. Chasing 309 runs for victory, the West Indians will resume on 35-0 in their 2nd innings on the fourth and final day of their day/night tour match against the Australian Prime Ministers X1 in Canberra. They need another 274 runs. The Prime Ministers X1 had made 221-4 declared in their second innings. Matthew Renshaw top scored 101 not out, while Peter Handscomb made 75. The two also shared in a 145-run 3rd wicket partnership to help the team recover from 13-2.
 
Earlier, the West Indians who resumed on 234-7, added only one to their overnight score as they were dismissed for 235 in their first innings reply to 322. Alzarri Joseph failed to add to his overnight 14, while Jayden Seales went without scoring. Raymon Reifer did not bat due to injury. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite is happy with the preparations so far and fancies his team getting the remaining runs. Brathwaite says normal cricket will be able to carry the team through. Scores: The Prime Minister's X1-322 & 221-4, the West Indians -235 & 13 -0.

Bernard Hurtault, leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP), believes that the Dominica Labour Party government's lack of skills contributed to the country's failure to develop a dynamic growth economy, or to have a clear understanding of economic principles. He was speaking on the Electoral Reform Coalition Program on Q95 on Sunday afternoon.

Hurtault added that he has also come to believe that the DLP Administration is purposefully fostering a dependency-based societyin order to give the Dominica Labour Party exclusive control over the people.

​Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) leader Bernard Hurtault.

​Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives, Ms Rosilia Lawrence, claims that Dominica's cruise industry has demonstrated resiliency through its responsible return to operations in July 2021, and employs close to three thousand people directly.
 
The much-anticipated 2022–2023 cruise season, with a total of 186 calls anticipated, started on November 1st, according to Lawrence. The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection's newest cruise ship made its debut in Dominica on Thursday, and two more are slated to visit for the first time the following week.

Chief Technical Officer, Ministry of Tourism, Rosilia Lawrence.

The communities in the east, the villages of Castle Bruce, San Sauveur, Good Hope, and Petite Soufriere, who were impacted by the recent damage from unexpectedly torrential rainfall, continue to receive support from the government of Dominica. In order to reassure the populace that he is on their side during these difficult times, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit highlighted the steps being taken to relocate the residents of these towns. Additionally, he mentioned the initiatives taken for other Dominicans in the wake of Hurricane Maria and Tropical Storm Erika. Mr. Skerrit now pledges to ensure that affected residents have access to suitable, resilient housing.

Mr. Skerrit informed residents that the government will offer income support for families in need wherever necessary as part of the support system. Other types of workers, such as farmers and fishermen, will also receive financial support, he claimed. However, he gave no indication as to how much would actually be paid to each of the persons affected, or when these monies would be paid to them.

Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.

On Monday, representatives from various government agencies and non-profit organizations gathered to discuss ways to increase the resilience of farmers, fishermen, and vulnerable individuals in order to support resilient livelihoods and food security through data digitization and sectoral linkages.
 
The United Nations (UN) has launched a consultation on how best to improve livelihoods, social protection and food security in Dominica. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fund seeks to create an enabling environment that makes use of data and digital technologies for sustainable development.

UN Country Coordination’s Officer for Dominica Marlon Marie
 
In that consultation, participants voiced the opinion that such interorganizational collaborative activities can significantly impact how needs of vulnerable groups and the communities they serve are assessed.

The holiday season is a time for being thankful, so Digicel says it has taken on an attitude of gratitude and is thanking customers by rewarding them with more from now until the end of 2023. Through its exclusive Christmas plans, customers will get 10GB data every month, for all of 2023, when they buy and stay on a 3-Day Prime Bundle or higher. New customers will also receive a free Sim, on activation of a 7-Day Prime Bundle plus $30 credit towards their next plan.
 
Additionally, new customers can take advantage of the Ultimate Christmas Combo of a brand new discounted DL4 smartphone inclusive of a 30-Day Prime Bundle. Customers can look forward to more data; more minutes; more rewards and prizes with Pick & Win in the MyDigicel app; more speed, reliability and coverage on the fastest network; and more savings and discounts on our devices and SIMs.
 
Marva Williams, Marketing Manager of Digicel Dominica said, “we’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, it’s the Christmas that keeps on giving at Digicel, so we’re offering our customers the gift that keeps ongiving when they sign up and stay on 3-day prime bundles or higher. Every month, new and existing customers who activate a Prime Bundle this holiday season will get 10GB of any use data, on us, when they remain on the plans all year long. For us, it’s all about continuing to put our customers first, and thanking them for every interaction they have with us.”
 
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