The US Securities and Exchange Commission has allegedly accused Justin Sun, the founder of the blockchain TRON, with fraud and securities crimes on Wednesday. (SEC). In 2022, Justin Sun signed a deal with the government that was hailed as an historic move for Dominica in its effort to boost economic growth, by embracing digital innovation and naming TRON Protocol as its authorized national blockchain infrastructure.
 
Political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Economist Dr. Thomson Fontaine, spoke on Q95’s Hot Seat program earlier today, and commented on the allegations leveled against Justin Sun on Wednesday, and his relations with the DLP regime in office.

Dr. Fontaine went on to explain the charge brought against Sun in layman's language in a manner that every ordinary Dominican could understand.

​Dr. Thomson Fontaine, political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP).

Attorney Cara Shillingford-Marsh who successfully represented the public officers in the COVID-19 lawsuit involving their employer, the government of St. Vincent & the Grenadines was praised by DPSU President Steve Joseph. He said that we might need to apply some of what has happened in that situation and her way of thinking here in Dominica.
 
He made reference to a caller's concern that, if people filed claims in Dominica, they wouldn't get justice due to the island nation's subpar court system. Joseph accentuates how dismal this insight is regarding injustices in Dominica.

DPSU President, Steve Joseph.

Civil Law Attorney Chelsea Frampton explains how the rise of technology in the legal sector will result in cost savings. She emphasizes the existence of the "e-litigation portal", a modern mechanism that enables lawyers and other legal experts to upload documents directly to the website. She points out that the site is currently only for new issues, but that previous issues will eventually be incorporated to the portal.

Frampton highlighted that the portal provides legal practitioners with access to filing fees and other fees, eliminating the need to go to an institution. It also ensures accuracy and eliminates discrepancies, as what is on the portal is what both the court and the practitioner actually have, as it is what they have filed.

Civil Law Attorney, Chelsea Frampton.

General manager of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation Florian Mitchel, stresses that the government of Dominica is working to build a 10 Megawatt geothermal plant to provide cheaper energy, allowing the manufacturing sector to create more goods & commodities for less. He says producing energy is expensive and the consumer will be charged for it.

However, he believes it is important for consumers to be aware of the level of energy-efficiency of the imported goods. He believes that those are actions that customers may take in order to better enlighten themselves before making purchases.

Florian Mitchel, general manager of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation.

On March 21stthe 12thedition of Jazz 'n Creole was launched at Roseau's Ka-Tai Restaurant. The event will take place on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2PM to 9PM in the charming Fort Shirley in Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth.
 
Jazz 'n Creole, first performed in 2010, is a blend of jazz and creole music, as well as gastronomy, dancing, culture, and the arts. Furthermore, this year's festival will feature a diverse selection of musical styles. The 12th edition of Jazz 'n Creole, which is becoming increasingly recognized for its fashion flare, will follow the theme of 'rainforest fantasy.'
 
Tickets can be purchased for EC$150 at www.dominicafestivals.com. Patrons are advised to get tickets in advance since tickets acquired at the gate will cost EC$175. Children from 12 to 17 pay EC$75 for admission, while those under 12 enter free.
 
The reintroduction of the 'Kids Zone,' catering to families with small children via a variety of fun activities like as face painting; a VIP section for those who want a little extra pampering; and the well-loved 360 video booth for social media sharing are among the special attractions of this year's edition.
 
The current lineup for this year includes the Grammy-nominated Black Violin of Fort Lauderdale, the Island Jazz Collective with Jussi Paavola, Haitian American vocalist Phyllisia Ross, and Dominica's own bands, Signal Band and Swinging Stars.
 
A series of pre-main stage events will commence on April 23, 2023, building up to the main stage event. Please continue to follow Dominica Festivals on Facebook and Instagram for a complete schedule of fringe activities. Special package deals, including lodging, Jazz 'n Creole tickets, and activities, are available for booking directly through the website. People are advised to stay tuned for additional information in the coming days.

​The Commonwealth of Dominica’s President Charles Savarin officially announcement that the State House will participate in the international activity known as EARTH HOUR, on Saturday march 25th 2023, which has been organized by the National Development Foundation of Dominica Ltd for the past three years . He stated that the Earth Hour plan was first presented to Dominica in 2021 with the goal of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

Mr Savarin went on to say that while Earth Hour has historically focused on the climate catastrophe, it has recently worked to bring the important issue of Natural Environment Degradation to the forefront.

President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Charles Savarin.

​President of the United Workers Party (UWP), Lennox Linton stated that since Anthony Haden was given the responsibility for building the international airport, we need to review the agreement made with him, if there are so many thing seriously wrong with the structural integrity of the various housing units that have been built under the DLP regime’s housing revolution program through MMC and Anthony Haden, with money from the sale of Dominica's passport.

​Linton asserted that in his opinion, Anthony Haden's agreement is more likely to be about the payment of various project workers with the sales of passports, than it is about the construction of an international airport.

​Lennox Linton, president of the United Workers Party (UWP)

​This week, ECCB Connect focuses on regional banking services. Baldwin Taylor, General Manager of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Bankers Associations, speaks to the types of accounts that are available to the people of the region who bank within the commercial ECCU banking system.

​He goes on to say that there are accounts where children can practice saving habits and earn high interest rates. Taylor gives a summary of the fundamental accounts that commercial banks produce.

​Baldwin Taylor, General Manager of the ECCU Bankers Associations 

​Donald Bercasio, Business & Entrepreneurial Development Manager at the National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD) says the foundation has started a journey to inspire those who are interested—not just their clients but the general public as a whole—to take action to preserve the environment and adopt the best sustainable practices.

Bercasio invited the public to join in the foundation's 'Earth Hour' activity on Saturday, March 25th, 2023.

NDFD Business & Entrepreneurial Development Manager, Donald Bercasio.

President of the Dominica Cricket Association, Clement Marcellin says the DCA has developed and approved a selection policy which will guide the process to ensure ambiguity is removed. He says selection will be based on data, and more streamlined to ensure that the best team plays at every event. Players will also be aware of the benchmarks that are set.

​President of the Dominica Cricket Association, Clement Marcellin.