Dominica Freedom Party plans to embark on social campaigns across Dominica post hurricane Maria12/28/2017 Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party Kent Vital says the party will soon embark on a social campaign across Dominica post hurricane Maria. Vital emphasized that Arising out of those visits, the party plans to provide effective representation for affected citizens in the various constituencies across Dominica. Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party Kent Vital.
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Government to scale down Reunion 2018 the activities due to the passage of Hurricane Maria12/28/2017 PM Roosevelt Skerrit says the activities for Reunion 2018 will be scaled down as a result of the passage of Hurricane Maria. He also says an announcement on Carnival activities will be made soon. PM Roosevelt Skerrit
DAIC promises US $1500 to Small Businesses that were affected by the passage of Hurricane Maria12/28/2017 The Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce (DAIC) will be assisting small businesses affected by Hurricane Maria. Executive Director of the DAIC Lizra Fabien says the assistance will be done through the 'Connect to Rebuild Grant Assistance Program'. She says qualified individuals could receive about US$1,500 towards their business. Fabien says that businesses must be registered in order to benefit from this initiative. She added that the registered businesses are not required to be members of the DAIC to benefit. Executive Director of the DAIC Lizra Fabien
The deadline for applications is 31st January 2018. St Joseph MP Kelvar Darroux thanks Mero residents for cleaning the beach post Hurricane Maria12/28/2017 Parliamentary Representative for the St Joseph constituency Kelver Darroux has expressed gratitude to residents of Mero for putting extra effort on cleaning the beach post Hurricane Maria. He says it is essentially important that the beach is ready for business as the country gears up for the opening of the cruise season in January 2018. According to him, work is also ongoing towards the cleaning of the Layou beach through partnership with the United Nations Development program, the UNDP. MP for the St Joseph constituency, Kelver Darroux
Government to relocate Coulibistrie residents in a similar way to that for Petite Savanne community12/28/2017 The government of Dominica says the relocation of Coulibistrie residents will be similar to the plan established for the Petite Savanne community. Coulibistrie was one of the many villages severely impacted due to the passage of hurricane Maria. Prime Minister Skerrit says, some residents in the village of Colihaut will also have to be relocated.v PM Roosevelt Skerrit.
Public Works Minister says highway rehabilitation and river defence works have begun in St Joseph12/28/2017 Minister for Public Works Mirium Blanchard says works have commenced in St Joseph, for rehabilitation of the highway and the river defence wall, west of the Hillsborough Bridge.The contracts were signed earlier this year at a cost of $5.8M,and will done by Offshore Cyril & Marine Incorporated. Blanchard says work was initially delayed due to the lack of availability of materials on the island. Meanwhile, Blanchard says work will soon recommence on the Yorke Valley Bridge in Layou, which had also been delayed by the passage of Hurricane Maria. Minister for Public Works Mirium Blanchard
Salisbury MP Hector John calling on authorities to increase cleanup works in the Coulibistrie area12/28/2017 MP for the Salisbury Constituency Hector John is calling on authorities to increase cleanup work in the Coulibistrie area, as many of the residents who leave there, are in constant danger of being crushed by debris or boulders lying in the river bed, Post Hurricane Maria. John is not pleased with the lack of assistance given to his constituents’ post hurricane Maria, emphasizing that now is not the time for foolish games and political psychology. MP for the Salisbury Constituency Hector John
Ross University School of Medicine informs Dominica staff in writing, of plans to make some layoffs in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which has resulted the need to make changes to the operations of the school.
Dean of Ross University, Dr William F Owen Jr informed staff in a letter last week, that consequent upon the relocation of about 1300 members of the campus community to St Kitts, and the temporary relocation of some of the school’s operations to the state of Tennessee in the United States, they have assessed and reviewed the work needed to sustain and restore the home campus. Dr. Owen’s letter stated, “As many of you have experienced the move to St Kitts, the workload in Dominica has lessened substantially. As a result, we will continue to maintain a core staff in Dominica, we will no longer be able to continue to employ our entire Dominican Campus as we have since Hurricane Maria. We know this is a difficult message especially at this time of year. However, as many of you have expressed to us in personal letters and inquiries, you have a strong desire to understand what is next for our campus in Dominica, and we agree that it is the right approach to be transparent.” Dr Owen added, “those impacted by our changing work needs will receive a financial package, and will continue to receive their regular pay through the official notice period.” He promised that‘as soon as an exact date is confirmed, it will be provided to you. and we will communicate exact timing for colleagues for their planning, and all colleagues can be assured that they will continue to receive their full pay and benefits through to the end of Januaryat least”. He said the school will ensure that transitioning colleagues receive support beginning with in-person meetings in early January to notify them of their status.Ross University School of Medicine was established in Dominica in 1978 as the University of Dominica School of Medicine. The institution’s contribution to Dominica’s economy has grown over the years. President of The Dominica Public Service Union Steve Joseph is calling on Dominican authorities to concentrate effective psychological assistance, toward person’s who lost loved ones due to the passage of Hurricane Maria. Joseph commends the work undertaken by UNICEF after the hurricane, in effectively assisting Dominica’s children with relief and psychologically support in venting out the trauma. President of the Dominica Public Service Union Steve Joseph
DPSU General Secretary Thomas Letang advises Dominicans to remain realistic in their criticisms12/28/2017 DPSU General Secretary Thomas Letang is advising Dominicans to remain realistic and respectful in their criticisms, but not be fearful when constructively criticizing leaders in society. Letang referenced the commendable work that some Leaders undertook in their various businesses, following Hurricane Maria. DPSU General Secretary Thomas Letang
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