Works will get started on the Hillsborough bridge affected in Layou as a result of Hurricane Maria. According to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, an $8 Million contract will be signed in that regard.
 

 
Meanwhile, he says today government will sign a contract for the construction of the road between Good Hope and San Sauveur.

​Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit

Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce President Stephen Lander is encouraging stakeholders to resume discussions on a comprehensive action plan for the public transportation sector. Lander says while the need for interim financial assistance has been conveyed, the chamber strongly suggests stakeholders initiate plans to formalize the structure of the public transportation sector & establish regulations in support of it.

​DAIC President, Stephen Lander

Health Minister, Dr Irving McIntyre says Dominica's public health and social measures which have been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have proven to be effective. He says the small number of positive cases in Dominica should never serve as a reason for citizens to let their guards down, & added that his ministry's goal is to get the country to herd immunity & again encourages citizens to get vaccinated.
 

​Health Minister, Dr Irving McIntyre

President of the Dominica Football Association, Glen Etienne, reveals the reason why he believes his national team did not win the World cup Qualifiers held in the Dominica Republic on 24th March and 28th March 2021.
 
He explained that the team lacks the resources to professionally compete at international level, despite their possession of extraordinary football skills.
 

​President of the Dominica Football Association, Glen Etienne

​Former Magistrate, Body Builder, Calypso, Culture & Sports Commentator Extraordinaire Ossie Lewis was visibly moved in being Appreciated, Honored, Recognized & Presented with the Prestigious ‘Q’Dos to our Heros Award’, due to his substantial effective contributions to the social and legal framework of Dominican society.
 
Lewis was left unusually speechless by the tremendous eloquent and meaningful commendations and tributes that he received from the Heros Committee Members as well as from outstanding Dominican Professionals and leaders at home and abroad that accurately portrayed his successes and life experiences. Ossie responded to the peoples request to sing a couple of lines ‘akapela’ from one of his favorite songs – Love Me Tender – by Elvis Presley. Ossie outperformed Elvis.

Lewis is the ninth child out of ten siblings, and has shown exemplary attitudes and principles, during the span of his working life. Ossie Lewis is also the 5th Recipient of this Prestigious Award. He received the award on April 12, 2021 at Q95fm Radio Studios in Roseau, from the ‘Q’Dos to Our Heros Committee.

​Former Magistrate, Body Builder, Calypso, Culture & Sports Commentator Extraordinaire, Ossie Lewis

2018 Calypso Monarch, Executive Member of the Dominica Calypso Association and Reigning Virtual Calypso Monarch, Darryl Bobb, says Dominicans and Caribbean fans can look forward to Dominican Calypso Shows, transcending the Carnival Seasons here.
 
Bobb told Q95 news on Wednesday, that he, along with the Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) will be producing and presenting virtual calypso events throughout the year.

​2018 Calypso Monarch, Executive Member of the Dominica Calypso Association and Reigning Virtual Calypso Monarch, Darryl Bobb

Salisbury Parliamentary Representative Hector John welcomes the arrival of CariFeed’s Hatchery in Dominica. CariFeed Dominica officially launched its Hatchery in Dominica yesterday at Salisbury.
 
In his address at the launch, Mr John described the hatchery as being of great timing, and will help push the local economy forward, while creating job opportunities and enhancing food security.
 

John says when we support each other and patronize each other, more local dollars circulate and provide much-needed cash flow, which he describes as a “we economy”.

​Salisbury MP Hector John

Senior Pharmacist and health advocate Dr. Anderson Jolly Jr speaks to the realities of Vaccine Hesitancy and why so many people in our society are vaccine hesitant.
 
Mr. Jolly Jr spoke on the cultural juxtaposition of societal customs as it relates to health. One such comparison is that of 1st world societies that practice maintenance health, in comparison to 2nd and 3rd world societies who visit doctors after the fact. He was speaking on the Jolly’s Vibe program on Q95 on Wednesday.

He then listed a few reasons why vaccine hesitancy is such a reality, with one issue being ‘trust’.
 

​Senior Pharmacist & health advocate Dr. Anderson Jolly Jr

Pro of Jolly’s Pharmacy Carlton Languedoc Shares useful information about vaccination in efforts to further inform the general public making informed choices as it relates to getting vaccinated.
 
Mr. Languedoc gave a general overview of vaccination, herd immunity, and other factual data about vaccination, on this morning's Jolly's Health Vibe Program on Q95.

He says getting vaccinated is not just protecting ourselves but it is also about the bigger picture which includes opening up the economy and getting back to a sense of Normalcy

​Pro of Jolly’s Pharmacy, Carlton Languedoc

CariFeed Officially launched its Dominica Chicken Hatchery today and hopes to boost food production and contribute to the Food Security of the Island. The official Press Launch was held in Salisbury earlier today and was attended by many persons of influence within the food supply sector.
 
CariFeed Inc., a Dominican registered animal feed company, is now making their research proven probiotic feed available in Dominica. The feed contains Direct Fed Microbials (DFM's), which are probiotics that are fed to animals.
 
Charles Didier, Carifeed representative on island says this initiative has been 3 to 4 years in the making and things have been moving steadily ahead.
 
He says there is a lot we can do as individuals, but together as one, we do even greater things.

He says there is a lot we can do for our country and the company is here to support the farmers from all aspects.

​Charles Didier, Carifeed representative on island