Justice Dr Irving Andre questions the equality of Justice meted out to Small Entrepreneurs in Dominica, as opposed to large organizations.
 
Speaking to Q95 recently, Dr Andre’ recalled the swift pressure placed on a local fish vendor, who was recently held accountable by the countries Tax Authorities, while at the same time, there are major organizations in Dominica that have not paid taxes for decades.

Justice Dr Irving Andre.

Host of the Nurse and Midwives radio program Nurse Rosie Felix is of the opinion that just speaking of peace is no longer enough and it is time to put it to practice.She says the atmosphere of love, peace and unity should be carried beyond the Christmas season.

​Nurse Rosie Felix.

Social activist Loftus Durand contends that adults would not submit their livelihoods to being grass cutters under the NEP, despite it being a noble profession, if the economy was buoyant.He believes something is wrong with the setup of the NEP where adults are concerned, especially given the salary they receive.

Durand claims history is being repeated under the current regime.

Durand urges Dominicans to wake up and do something about their situation in 2021.

​Social activist Loftus Durand.

Dominican social activist Rianna Patterson shares her first-hand experience with dementia on her drive to highlight the realities of Dementia amongst Caribbean people.
 
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities
 
Ms Patterson who is the founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation shared what inspired her to start the foundation.

​Dominican social activist, Rianna Patterson.

Our Currency Union is experiencing its largest shock, on record, with a projected decline of 16.2 per cent this year.  Our governments continue to grapple with significantly lower revenues while simultaneously expending considerable sums on COVID-19 response measures.
 
That’s according to Governor of the ECCB Mr. Timothy N J Antoine, who says evidently, this moment calls for shared sacrifice by all stakeholders as we navigate this difficult passage together.
 
“Looking ahead, we project the ECCU will grow by 5% next year, as Tourism, our dominant export, slowly recovers.The ECCB will implement a Programme of Action for Recovery, Resilience and transformation approved by the Monetary Council in October.”
 
Some of the Key actions include:
 
1.    Boosting food and nutrition security
2.    Increasing our use of renewable energy
3.    Accelerating digital transformation
4.    The ECCB will also unveil its new 5-year strategic plan.

​Governor of the ECCB Mr. Timothy N J Antoine.

On December 29, 2020 at 7:31pm, Q95 news received the Official Public Holiday Calendar for 2021, approved by the Government of Dominica.
 
The dates are as follows: New Year’s Day on January 1, 2021; Carnival Monday and Tuesday on February 15 and 16, 2021, good Friday on April 2, 2021, Easter Monday to be observed on April 5, Labour Day or Mayday which is set for Saturday May 1, 2021- will be observed on Monday May 3, 2021.
 
Additionally, Pentecost Monday or Whit Monday, will be observed on May 24th, August Monday will be observed on August 2nd, Independence Day or National Day will be observed on Wednesday November 3, 2021, National Day of Community Service will be deemed a Public holiday on November 4, 2020, Christmas Day will be on Saturday December 25th and Boxing Day which will fall on Sunday December 26, 2021 – will be observed on Monday December 27, 2021. Q95 news wishes all Dominican residents a blessed New year.

Justice Dr Irving Andre questions the level of accountability of some Public Officers in Dominica, referencing the known fact of voter registration fraud being tolerated by Dominica’s Electoral Commission.
 
Reports from various observer missions have made this truth public, by calling on the Electoral Commission to carry out certain reforms, inclusive of proper voter re-registration exercises.

​Dr. Andre referenced the level of independence of the Judicial system some 35 years ago, in prosecuting Public Officers, irrespective of their position within Government and the Public Service.

​Justice Dr. Irving Andre.

Q95 news was notified December 29, 2020 at 8:01pm, by Official sources that, according to new data, global Co2 emissions dropped by around 7% in 2020, which is the biggest fall seen since World War II. It is reported that much of this can be attributed to the drastic changes in our behavior during the COVID-19 crisis.
 
But the question remains, “how can we reduce our emissions in a sustainable way?” Researchers believe that emission levels will rise again once restrictions put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic begin to be lifted.
 
As a result, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on all leaders worldwide to declare a state of climate emergency in their countries until carbon neutrality is reached. Achieving this goal would require significant planning & investment in sustainable energies.

Social Activist and CCM Executive Member, Zarr Emmanuel, calls for the reconstruction of Dominica’s Constitution, in efforts to ensure a fairer society, a stronger Justice system- as the current one is weak and easily manipulated by the Executive of government, and a more prosperous society.

Zarr also lends his support to Dominican Justice Dr Irving Andre, on the need for amending the constitution to abolish the first past-the-post Electoral System, and adopt a vote share or proportional representation type of Electoral System, to truly reflect the will of the people.

​Social Activist and CCM Executive Member, Zarr Emmanuel.

​Former Government Productivity Consultant Parry Bellot now says it is about time that the relevant authorities address the parking issues in the city of Roseau.
 
He says three proposals to rule out the problems have been laid on the table in times past, with no action to date.
 
Bellot says two of the proposals highlighted bus terminals, with the other recommending a major bypass road.

Bellot says he is hoping that early in the new year, Dominicans hear from the authorities on fixing this problem.

​Former Government Productivity Consultant, Parry Bellot.