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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his Cabinet members convened a meeting with Calibishie residents following a demonstration expressing dissatisfaction with the government's plans to construct the Calibishie Primary School, managed by a Chinese firm, on the community's sole playing field. During the meeting, Skerrit assured residents that the government would acquire land to relocate and expand the community playing field behind the new school. PM Skerrit urged residents to consider the message sent to children by rejecting the proposed plan for the new educational facility, emphasizing that any deviation from the original construction plan would result in an eight-month delay.

The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) has launched the Zero Waste (Adopt-A-School) program under the Recycle OECS project, involving 47 schools/4-H clubs and 39 businesses. Rhoda St. John, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the DSWMC, highlighted Dominica's selection for the project due to its established curbside mechanism, serving as a model for the region. St. John emphasized that the initiative extends beyond schools to tackle industrial plastic pollution in the ocean, urging individuals to avoid littering.

The Dominica Freedom Party(DFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Baron as the General Secretary of the DFP. A descendant of the Kalinago people and a resident of Antrizle - in the Salybia Constituency - Paul has dedicated much of his life to community engagement and leadership. His remarkable contributions to Community and Youth Development have been significant both at the local and national levels. Embarking on his people-serving journey from the early age of sixteen, Paul has held various influential positions in his community, including councilor of the Atkinson Village Council, before being elected as its chairperson in 2017. He has also served on The Dominica Youth Business Trust, The Kalinago Youth Council, and The Rotaract Club of Dominica. He then rose to national prominence when elected as the President of the National Youth Council of Dominica in 2018. Professionally, Paul is the CEO of EDEN Consultancy, a Real Estate, Insurance, Travel, & Business Development Agency. He also has firsthand professional experience working within the Kalinago Community as the Liaison Officer of the then Ministry of Kalinago Affairs and, most recently, as Liaison to the Kalinago Council. Paul firmly believes that communities serve as the cornerstone for development initiatives. He champions the idea that "individuals will make decisions based on the degree to which they are informed and knowledgeable about prevailing opportunities." Paul credits his dedication to community building to the influence of his parents, his childhood community, and a profound belief in the Dominican Dream. His appointment to a significant national political role comes at a critical juncture when the youth and people of Dominica face economic and social challenges, necessitating competent leadership to advocate for their interests and foster strength, liberty, and prosperity. The Dominica Freedom Party thus warmly welcomes Paul to the executive team. We have full confidence that he brings immense value to the Dominica Freedom Party and contributes to the overarching goal of building a resilient, prosperous nation centered on human capital development and equal opportunity. Bernard Hurtault Political Leader The Dominica Freedom Party

During a Monday appearance on a Radio Show, Prime Minister Skerrit provided an update on the progress of electoral reform. He mentioned that, in the approaching weeks, the government intends to share with the Dominican people the essential elements for the initial phase of electoral reform and modernization. Emphasizing that support for the proposed components should not be an issue if the public is committed to electoral reform, Mr. Skerrit expressed optimism about introducing legislation to Parliament and passing it before this year's Budget Address. This move would entrust the implementation of the reformed laws and regulations to the electoral commission.

During The Alwin Bully Foundation Virtual Memorial Tribute, former Chief Cultural Officer Raymond Lawrence pointed out two occasions where the late cultural icon, Alwin Bully, had a noteworthy influence in the realm of arts. Lawrence underscored Bully's transformative role in theater, particularly in increasing attendance by the Dominican people in the 1970s.

During a church service marking Commonwealth Day, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Joseph Isaac, underscored Dominica's achievements in tackling climate change and promoting resilience. He highlighted initiatives from multiple sectors, including the Ministry of Housing, Forestry Division, and Cooperatives. Mr. Joseph emphasized Dominica's intended shift to geothermal energy as a crucial step to enhance the country's energy resilience. Additionally, he highlighted the resilience of Dominica's youth in overcoming natural challenges, citing their performance in the G6NA and CXC Examinations.

Florian Mitchel, the General Manager of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC), delineated the organization's duties, encompassing the provision of storage facilities for solid waste management and the procurement of equipment for waste collection, transportation, and disposal. He emphasized various ongoing initiatives within the Ministry of Environment. Furthermore, Mitchel noted that, as part of the Enhanced Natural Environment Project, a substantial fleet of vehicles, totaling 2,100, has been processed in Dominica from 2017 to 2024. Mitchel underscored that by the year 2020, Dominica's Solid Waste Management successfully distributed over 17,000 residential bins across multiple communities on the island. Additionally, they disseminated 200 recycling crates to promote awareness and encourage proper waste sorting practices.