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As we all know Dominica is celebrating 30 years of Independence, and Dominicans are returning home from all corners of the global to join in the celebrations. In an effort to keep every Dominican safe the Ministry of Health and Police department are stepping up their game this season to prevent any major outbreak of diseases – likewise crimes during and after the festive season.

The Ministry of Health/Environment is kindly asking the general public to be careful of what they consume from roadside vendors.

Things to look for when buying food from Roadside Vendors.

1. You must ensure that the people have a certified food handler’s permit, that their heads are covered, that hot foods are served hot and cold foods served cold.
2. You must also ensure that the ice used to freeze drinks are not used to serve drinks, and that they are properly attired and sweats don’t drip from their faces into what they are preparing

Also on board is the National Aids Prevention Unit, they are encouraging persons this season that it is not a case of people doing what they want. They’re encouraging abstinence because it is the only best choice of protecting yourself but if people need to have sex they need t do it in a responsible manner. There are both male and female condoms. You can enjoy yourself but clean fun is essential.

Ministry of Health and Environment
Address: 4th Floor, Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Telephone: 266-3437
Fax: 448-6086
E-mail:minhealth@cwdom.dm

National AIDS Response Programme
Address: 21 Hanover Street, Roseau
Telephone: 266-3570
Fax: 440-3253
E-mail: nationalaidscoordinator@cwdom.dm

Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force
Address: Police Headquarters, Bath Road, Roseau
Telephone: 448-2222
Fax: 448-6204
E-mail: dompol@cwdom.dm

Let’s all come together as a nation, and enjoy Dominica’s (our home) 30 years of Independence Reunion in a safe and respectable manner.


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Your Dominica morning news roundup for Friday October 3rd 2008:

We begin this morning brew with Former Prime Minister Edison James, who is asking - Why is David Hsui still Ambassador? Mr. James is calling on Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to remove Ambassador David Hsui from his position.

If it’s one time I’ve to agree with Mr. James, why would Prime Minister Skerrit have an Ambassador representing Dominica while being in a legal battle with Government? There is something fishy going on.

Now on to the Layou River Hotel mess - accusations, accusations accusations! At this point I believe Dominicans are confused and have no idea who to trust in this matter – weather is the Government, Ambassador Shu, or Business Man Felix Chen.

Felix Chen held a press conference in Dominica Wednesday to discuss the Layou River Hotel liquidation hearing currently being tried in the British Virgin Islands. But Senior Council Anthony Astaphan is accusing Taiwanese national Felix Chen of using the media in Dominica for his personal and political reasons.

Despite the whole the Layou River Hotel mess, Business Man Felix Chen is still interested in partnering with Government to build luxury hotel. But I’ve agree with Senior Council Anthony Astaphan – when he says that “Mr. Chen is simply trying to make the case go his way.”

On the lighter side of this morning brew, a 3-day workshop to enhance the understanding of Whale watch tour guides and operators on the island began Wednesday. The workshop will provide participants the ability to classify various species of whales and dolphins found in Dominican waters and supply them with essential photographic techniques.

I’m happy to see several persons in one way or another playing a part in Dominica’s Tourism industry.


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Did you guys had the opportunity to watch or listen live online to our nature island greatest independence opening show ever at the Windsor Park Stadium. Mann!!! That’s the first time have seen so many Dominicans coming together to celebrate one common cause - making Dominica’s 30 years of Independence grand opening ceremony one most amazing opening ceremony I have every seen! Dominicans definitely went all out for this Reunion Independence coming out party. They have set the bar so high that I can’t to see what will happen when it’s time to celebrate 40 years of Independence.

If you were unable to be at the Windsor Park Stadium to watch the opening ceremony, there should be an encore sometime tomorrow or next week by the local television networks. It’s definitely worth watching. If you reside out of Dominica, here are some of photos from the Independence opening ceremony. Enjoy!

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