​Dominica Manufacturers Association (DMA) President and Proprietor of Benjo Seamoss, John Robin, says manufacturing in Dominica has retrogressed significantly. He made specific mention of the loss of BELLO and the Dominica Brewery & Beverages Ltd. He says we have to think of "world-class" manufacturing. He was speaking at a pre-budget consultation for small business owners on Monday.

President of the Dominica Manufacturers Association (DMA) & Proprietor of Benjo Seamoss, John Robin
 
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Skerrit says funds will be made available for promotion of manufactured goods from Dominica and fresh agricultural produce in the same way tourism is promoted.

​Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says for local business to thrive, and for our monies to remain in Dominica and bring in foreign exchange for economic growth, consumers must play their part. He says local products must be the first choice, with those imported only accepted as a substitute in the absence of the local goods. His comments came at a pre-budget consultation with small business owners Monday.

​Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Dominican Pharmacist Carlton Lanquedoc told 22 St Martin Secondary School Students their graduation is a testimony of their resilience despite gender-based challenges. He was the feature speaker of that graduation ceremony on Monday under the theme "Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace. "He said it is their responsibility to take control of their lives.

​Dominican Pharmacist, Carlton Lanquedoc
 
Meanwhile, Education Minister Octavia Alfred told the students that as we work towards building a dynamic Dominica, there are new skill sets needed to build the economy, and they play a critical role.

​Education Minister, Octavia Alfred.

National hero and cricketing icon, Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards has received the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC), Caricom’s highest honour. The secretariat of the 15-member regional bloc had written to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to relay the decision of the Conference of Heads of Government. Sir Vivian was bestowed with the honour at the 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held in Suriname on July 4th, 2022.
 
Caricom says the OCC recognizes nationals of Member States who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the region. Sir Vivian has been one of the world’s greatest ever cricketers. ESPN calls Sir Viv “arguably the most devastating batsman of all time.” He ended his test career with an average of 50.23 with 24 centuries. Sir Richards says he is humbled.

​Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards.

Rastafari Elder and Herbalist Ras Bobby Olivacee' keeps it realand lays down what he considers as the unspoken truth about Cannabis and the many inherent benefits that it has for us. Speaking on his paid program on Q95 this morning during the Hot Seat show, Ras Bobby offered valuable information on the cannabinoid system. He stated that the endocannabinoid system is a biological system composed of endocannabinoids, which are endogenous lipid-based retrograde neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors, and cannabinoid receptor proteins that are expressed throughout the vertebrate central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
 
He claimed that modern-day scientists are only realizing what the Rastafari community has been enlightened on decades before. He contends that herbalist and cultural advocates have been jailed and prosecuted for preserving cultural and ancestral herbal teachings that have passed on to Caribbean people.
 
Ras Bobby contends that the fight continues, as cannabis is now a legal multi-billion-dollar industry that the rest of the world is quickly taking advantage of, both as a financial Superpower but also a revolutionary medicinal and agricultural resource. He laments that Dominica is yet to position itself to revolutionize its economy. The natural herbal plant is still illegal and is still seen as a negative plant, despite the overwhelming evidence and the billions being made every day by the very people who passed laws to criminalize it.

​Rastafari Elder and Herbalist Ras Bobby Olivacee'

The Ministry of Health may soon be removing the Mask Mandate, but in a phased approach. This was revealed by the Health Minister Dr. Irvin McIntyre, who stated that open areas where the risk of getting infected is not as prevalent, may be the areas most likely to have mask mandates removed. However, closed spaced where persons may be in close proximity may have their mask mandates maintained.

​Minister For health Dr. Irvin McIntyre.

The System did not fail Kernisha Ettienne, but rather it is that the operators of the system have failed her, and this needs to change. This from Pastor Randy Rodney speaking on last night’s Kingdom Connection program on Q95.Pastor Rodney was sharing his personal opinion on the current mode of operation of persons who hold great authority and responsibility.
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​The lack of accountability or transparency, or even apology, is therefore creating a level of distrust amongst the people, stated Rodney.

​Pastor Randy Rodney.

Treasurer of the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) John Blanchard says the ongoing walks for peace should also highlight the importance of transparency and accountability in Dominica's governance. He added that some of the themes of the walk could include the overdue electoral reforms, transparency & accountability in the governance of our country.

He says, as the list goes on it should seek to emphasize the need for accountability and openness in our nation's governance. Mr. Blanchard also pointed out that the money made from passport sales is not being used to properly build the nation.

In order to increase employment, Mr. Blanchard added that the money should be invested in the agricultural, tourism, and other employment-generating sectors; and by reinvesting the money in the growth of the nation, we would begin to see some improvement in the economy.

Member of the CCM executive, John Blanchard.

The 2022 Domlec Roseau Valley 5v5 Mini Goal Football League saw another action-packed weekend, with a double header which took place at the Trafalgar grounds on Sunday 3rd July 2022 at Trafalgar.
 
Game 1
Watton Waven and the Viewpoint Played to a 3 all draw.
Goal Scorers for Watton Waven were:
Noah Joseph -1
Terrylle Rolle-2
Kaleb Joseph – 2 assists
 
Goal Scorers For Viewpoint:
Casey Henry -3
Samuel St.Jean -1 assist
CJ. Charles -1 assist.
 
Game 2
Cochrane defeated Island Boys 17-3
 
Goal scorers for Cochrane were:
Karon John Lewis -2 points 1 assists
Mosiah Bonney- 3 points 2 assists
Germain John Lewis 2 points
Shane Cochrane 4 points 5 assists
Garrincha Gustave 3 points 2 assists
Steven Desbonnes 2 points
Own Goal 1 point.
 
Goal Scorers for Island boys were
Ajay Bellot 1 point
Uriel Austrie 1 point
Cody Isles 1 point

The CCM program often listens to a message from a local narrator who, in the last episode, expressed alarm about the emergence of an authoritarian society &President of the Concerned Citizen Movement, Caesar Emmanuel, analyzed the facts of the political situation presented by him. He said a society is being built where our freedoms, rights and economic opportunities are being taken away from us, anddespite the fact that the information presented may have been incomplete.

He claims that the scribe provided a blueprint for an autocrat and queries whether the current prime minister exhibits such traits. How did he get to the point where he is? While some of the aspects he discussed are broad, he points out that they are specific in terms of holding us accountable for the authoritarian maintaining a position of power.

Mr. Emmanuel said that the authoritarians’ goal in prohibiting people from walking was to keep them docile and silent, creating further circumstances that reflected the design of an autocratic society. Therefore, it is obvious that we must walk, but in doing so, we must strive to dismantle this entire autocratic system. He emphasized that child predators exist are a result of people's lack of trust in the system, and use the corrupt system to their advantage.

Concerned Citizen Movements President, Caesar Emmanuel.