On the last edition of ‘Kingdom Connection’ program for the year 2019, host Pastor Randy Rodney says some individuals need to ask for the forgiveness of many people, because of what they had done and said during Dominica’s recent political election campaign.
 
Rodney categorized attorney Antony Astaphan as one of those individuals, and asserted that he is praying for him.

 
Pastor Rodney also challenged Astaphan and an unnamed individual to provide substantial evidence to support their claims that he received duty free concessions from the government for a tourism project.

​Pastor Randy Rodney

Head of UWI Open Campus Dominica Kimone Joseph says 2019 was a successful year for the institution and looks forward to continued success in 2020.
 
This year saw hundreds of new enrolments both in the virtual courses and the physical campus site, and next year is expected to continue this trend.
 
Dominica has produced some of the brightest minds in the Caribbean over the years, and this year was no different.

​Head of UWI open campus Dominica Kimone Joseph.

​Recalling the beginning of his charitable acts from his SMA high school days, pastor Jack Leatham told listeners of the ‘Kingdom Connection’ program on Q95fm, “Do not let adversity and negativity make you negative. Do not allow negative influence to make you negative.”
 
Leatham revealed it was his mother who taught him the act of giving.

Leatham stated that he personally started charity work with his first paycheck.

​Pastor Jack Leatham

After 20 years in office, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit now says more attention needs to be paid to the beautification of Dominica, and to the cleanliness of the country. He says Dominicans cannot boast of being the nature island of the Caribbean without working to enhance the island's beauty. He pointed out derelict vehicles in particular

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Sales & Marketing Manager at the Dominica national Lottery Ken George says the significant impact that the lottery is having on Dominica's economy must not go unnoticed. He says apart from giving players' opportunities to partake in sporting events, the national lottery commission gives back in sponsorship in many areas. He made the comments at the DNL Agents event on the weekend.

Sales & Marketing Manager at the Dominica national Lottery Ken George.

Over 60 residents of Cotton Hill in the Cottage constituency received letters of commitment, which would lead to the ownership of their own homes. Each unit is estimated at EC $330,000.
 
Parliamentary representative for that constituency Reginald Austrie, says this is something that has been long in the making, andhe is proud to see that it has become a reality.

Cottage constituency Parliamentary Representative, Reginald Austrie.
 
Meantime Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is now calling on Dominicans to take greater care of their surroundings, or else he may have to change the law to deal with that matter.

​Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Host of Q95’s ‘Kingdom Connection’ program, Pastor Randy Rodney has reprimanded Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit for recent his statements made in reference to religious leaders. Rodney insisted the church and religious members have done more benevolent works than he has done in his life time, even as Prime Minister.

Rodney urged Mr. Skerrit to prove that he has ever used his own money to perform benevolent works for Dominicans.The pastor asserted that the Prime Minister is using the people’s money and expects to be praised for what is done with it, whereas church leaders & members don’t even expectrecognition for their good works. 

Rodney maintains that he will not praise Mr. Skerrit for something he does not deserve,which he was elected to do, and is also being very well paid to do. He also urged Mr. Skerrit to stop disparaging individuals if he really wishes for Dominicans to come together to work for the country.

Pastor Randy Rodney.

The Office of Disaster Management has confirmed the occurrence of an earthquake at about 11:10 am Monday morning that was reportedly felt by some members of the public.
 
According to ODM Director, Fitzroy Pascal, this information was reported by the Seismic Research Centre which is responsible for earthquake monitoring throughout the Caribbean. He said the information indicated that the earthquake was of magnitude 3.9 approximately, 54 kilometers north of Roseau and 10 kilometers deep.
 
“There were no reports of local impact to persons or property by this earthquake,” Pascal stated.
 
He said the Office of Disaster Management continues to work closely with the Seismic Research Centre in Trinidad in order to keep the public informed.

Earl White is the new chairman of the Bense / Anse de Mai and Anse Soldat Village Council. The 18thinauguration meeting of Bense/Anse de Mai and Anse Soldat took place on December 27, 2019 at the Bense Primary School.
 
While addressing the ceremony, the chairman identified numerous projects that will be undertaken during his term. His wish is that the community become the first resilient community in Dominica.
 
The other members are, the elected members; Winston, Addison Abraham, Goldene Stevens and Cecile Joseph. The Nominated members are Gabriel Joseph, Burnette Magloire and Kelvin Alick Mitchel.
 
The oaths were administered by Mr. Eutychus Fabien, Justice of Peace, while the Parliamentary representative and Minister of Sports, Culture and Community Development, Hon. Roselyn Paul, presented the credentials.

The Extasy Band of Petite Savanne, which was founded in 2011 by Lead Guitarist Ordel Michael Hamilton, has reached out to Marella George and family and made a cash contribution of five hundred dollars.According to manager Sherman Antoine, the band members were moved to do so after seeing the living conditions of the family.The band also encourages the general public to reach out and give their support, as this family is urgently in need of help.