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Management of the Dominica Hospitals Authority (DHA) has revealed the names of the persons who will serve on the board for the next 2 years. There are: Dr Donald Peters - Chairman, Dr Kenneth Darroux- Deputy Chairman Members: Augustus Etienne, Dr Victor Emmanuel, Diane Blandford, Dr Shannon John, Jeffrey Baptiste, Joanne Bellot, Colleen D. Felix Grant Ex-officio non-voting members: Chief Executive Officer -Dominica Hospitals Authority Chief Medical Officer- Ministry of Health, Wellness & Social Services Hospital Medical Director- Dominica Hospitals Authority #hospital #Board #CommonwealthofDOMINICA

With the life of CREAD coming to a close on December 31st, 2023 some of its work was transitioned to other ministries, but the majority will be taken over by a 'resilience unit' within the ministry of finance, part of which will be the major capital projects office. Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre says the work of the Climate Resilience Executive agency for Dominica- CREAD has been guided by six result areas, strong communities, robust economy, well planned & durable infrastructure, enhanced collective consciousness, strengthened institutional systems and protected and sustainably leveraged natural and other unique assets. Clip Irving28 Duration:1min Dr McIntyre says though CREAD was created in 2018 after Hurricane Maria in 2017 and they set out the agenda so that Dominica can become the first climate resilient nation by 2030, this can only be achieved if everyone joins in these resilience efforts. #resilience #Dominica

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Head of the Criminal Investigations Department George Theophile says he has been mandated to ensure that a robust crime prevention strategy has been implemented to enhance the safety and security of residents and visitors to the country during this peak season. The CID has been engaged in patrols in the city of Roseau & environs. #safety #police #Christmas

Mr Cletus Joseph has reaffirmed the NDFD's commitment o supporting agro-processors and small business owners on the island. Creole in the Streets took place Thursday after being postponed in October as a result of Hurricane Tammy. Joseph says the products displayed are appropriate for every occasion, and reflect the dedication, hard work and sacrifice of local entrepreneurs. Joseph is Executive Director of the National Development Foundation of Dominica-NDFD

The President's Charities Foundation has presented check donations totaling $36,000 to 13 of its beneficiaries at a special ceremony on Wednesday. Three beneficiaries, namely: the House of hope, Northern Home for the Aged (GRANGE) and the Care for the poor were presented with their check donations which took place during her Christmas visit which took place earlier this month. This means, a total sum of $44,000 will be donated this year, similarly to last year. #charity #president #financial

Coordinator for the Digital Economy, Robert Tonge is urging small businesses to apply for grant funding through the recently launched innovation grant fund. Individuals with small businesses can qualify for up to $40,000, can have until December 31st, 2023 to apply. Listen here #grant #funding #business #SMES

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says works on the international airport have advanced rapidly over the past months and mobilization works commence in earnest with the arrival of shipment of construction equipment earlier this year. Since then, he says the clearing of the almost 500 acre site, and development of roads have been completed. #airport #Dominica

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says his government stands in solidarity with the families, loved ones and those affected by the deaths of Daniel Langlois and Dominique Merchand, owners of Coulibri Ridge Resort. The two were discovered dead in Gallion at the beginning of month, and two men have since been arrested. Mr Skerrit says a special prosecutor is to be brought in to assist with this case. #murder #prosecutor #murdercase #PM #Dominica