​President of the US-based Group of ‘Dominicans for Democracy’, Marceline Edwards, condemns the level of disrespect that Labour Party Cabinet Officials show toward Dominicans, while history shows many Ministers have committed indiscretions and misconduct in Public Office.

President of the US-based Group of Dominicans for Democracy, Marceline Edwards.

The most important political issue facing Dominica right now moving forward is the conclusion of comprehensive Electoral Reform and Campaign Finance Reform. That’s according to Former UN Ambassador Crispin Gregoire, who says he has beenechoing this call for electoral laws that ensure democracy is reflected and preserved in our constitution.

Speaking on the UWP holding their delegates conference, Mr. Gregoire said this is a positive symbol of democracy, especially at a time when the ruling DLP administration hasnot had one in the past 8 years.

​Former UN Ambassador, Crispin Gregoire.

​Chairman of the Dominica Infirmary Board of Directors and President of CARIMAN, Mr. Thomas Holmes speaks out on some of the causes and triggers of bullying among young students. Presently there is an emerging trend of student rebellion and acting out in schools at a magnitude that has not been seen before and is becoming a serious cause of concern for many.
 
Holmes says seeing one’s parent being abused at home, and not having enough power to stop it, becomes internalized then expressed in schools, hence the pattern of bullying.

Mr. Holmes says Physical abuse and sexual abuse are two of the more prevalent and impactful forms of abuse that really affects our youth.

​Chairman of the Dominica Infirmary Board of Directors and President of CARIMAN, Mr. Thomas Holmes.

Justice Dr Irving Andre has shed light on some questionable amendments that wereearlier proposed by the Skerrit-led DLP Administration, to change the Registration of Electors Amendment Act, and which would have potentially given rise toun fair voting advantages to the DLP.

​Justice Dr Irving Andre, questions the conflicting statements of the Officials in the hierarchy of the Skerrit Administration, as regards their intentions and motives for General Elections.
 
Speaking on Q95 recently, he recalled some disturbing statements made by DLP candidates about transportation for people to return to Dominica to vote for a political party.

​Justice Dr. Irving Andre.

​Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has reiterated that the financing of the proposed International Airport for Dominica is by way of using the financing instrument of the Citizenship by Investment Program, similarly to the manner in which housing, health centres and hospitals have been financed.
 
He claims the DLP Government has had great success with this financing route, and he sees no reason why the same cannot be done with the construction of the International airport.
 
However, Mr Skerrit now says he will be holding discussions with China's President Xi Xingping to see what role China can play in the construction of the International airport. Many are now raising eyebrows at this new conflicting revelation, inlight of earlier public commitments made by Mr Skerrit to the effect that the Chinese had agreed to finance the Airport, and now claiming CBI funds will finance the project.

​Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.

Now is not the time for us exclusively to look to America for help, but rather we must start doing things for ourselves, says Dominican born US based Attorney at Law, Gabriel Christian.
 
Mr. Christian was responding to the question, “Now that the Biden Administration is in office, do you think they would be paying closer attention to Dominica?” Christian’s response highlighted the importance of handling our own business as a people and acting in a unified manner.

​Dominican born US based Attorney at Law, Gabriel Christian.

​As of January 2021, the pensionable age at the Dominica Social Security has been settled at age 65, having been incrementally moving up to age 65 from commencing in the year 2012, moving up 6 months every year.
 
Deputy Director of the Dominica Social Security Augustus Etienne, says what this means is that, for someone who has contributed to Social Security, to receive a full pension in 2021, the person will need to be 65 years of age.He was speaking on a local radio program.

​Another change that was effected as time went on, is that one quarter percent increase in the contribution rate, by all categories of contributors.

​Deputy Director of the Dominica Social Security, Augustus Etienne.

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Many of our children suffer from Depression in Dominica, and It is something that needs attention, says Chairman of the Dominica Infirmary Board of Directors & CARIMAN President, Mr Thomas Holmes.

Mr Holmes was a special guest on the Jolly’s Health Vibes program on Wednesday. He was speaking on the topic of anger management in our youth, and highlighted the point of depression being a key factor in our society, and it's not just limited to our kids.

Chairman of the Dominica Infirmary Board of Directors and President of CARIMAN, Mr. Thomas Holmes.
 
Meantime Co-Host of the Jolly’s Health Vibe Program Mr. Edgar John Baptiste says before we can help the child, we need to find the root causes of the problem.

Co-Host of Jolly’s Health Vibes Program, Edgar John Baptiste.

The Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD) says it is seeking to help small businesses along their journey by providing essential training.
 
MSME Business Advisor at CREAD Elijah LeBlanc says the training is designed on the foundation of CREAD's mandate, which is to make Dominica resilient, with a resilient economy.He says this training has three levels.

​MSME Business Advisor at CREAD, Elijah LeBlanc.

​General Manager of the Dominica Cooperative Societies League Ltd (DCSLL), Phoenix Belfield sayshe will be going on a sensitization drive with the League’s membership, to educate them on the benefits that an international airport will have for the island.
 
Phoenix Belfield says the league supports the idea of an international airport for Dominica, and this drive will place emphasis on residents located in the north eastern area.

General Manager of the Dominica Cooperative Societies League Ltd, Phoenix Belfield.