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Your Dominica Morning news roundup for Wednesday September 11th, 2008:

On the eve of a planned demonstration by Consumers against high utility rates CAHUR, Prime Minister Skerrit announces that Venezuela have agreed to build a new power in Dominica. How IRONIC! Mr. Skerrit - consumers want to see reductions in their electricity bills NOW…

HATS goes to Cable and Wireless Caribbean, who announced yesterday that it will give support to the region to the tune of more than US$500,000 in cash and services to assist victims of the resent hurricanes and tropical storms that affected the region. Thanks for caring Cable and Wireless.

Since Former Opposition leader Earl William name has surfaced in another money scandal, much publicity is directed forwards the United Workers Party. But the newly appointed opposition Leader Ron Green says the new accusations against Party member Earl Williams will not affect the operations of the party and that it will take the appropriate measure. I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes Earl…

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In the past 6 to 7 weeks the issue of implementing the Integrity Act in Dominica has been the main topic on nearly all forms of traditional media in Dominica; whether it’s radio talk show, local television programming, and the word on the streets.

With repeated calls for the Labour government to implement the integrity in public office act of 2003 (which the Labour Party introduced in parliament), along with a petition (which is the idea of the former attorney general David and supported by all opposition groups), containing an excess of 5000 signatures of Dominicans here and abroad urging the hasty implementation of the law in Dominica.

Despite the fact that the former Dominica Member of Parliament has dismissed statements by economic development Minister Julius Timothy that integrity legislation is too expensive for the country. And when questioned about the increased pressure for the act’s implementation Skerrit said, “Pressured about what? We have work to do.

But just short of a month, after PM Skerrit told the media that his government won’t be pressured in implementing the Integrity Act, he announced that he has gave the go ahead – to start all the necessary proceedings leading up to the implementation of the act in Dominica.

———— Personal Note ————-

I personally, I’m surprised that the labour government took so long on this Integrity Art, when they were the ones fighting to implement the act while the UWP (United Workers Party) was in power. I can also recall the labour party government 2005 election campaign, which was base totally on suspected corruption on the part of the UWP.

I believe the Integrity Act is a great move for Dominica and it’s in the best interest of all Dominicans here and abroad. It’s not a Political thing, it’s a Dominica thing.

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Sir John Compton’s United Workers Party has won Monday’s general elections in St. Lucia.

UWP party claimed 11 of the seats in the house of Assembly.Prime Minister Dr.Kenny Anthony won the other six seats, failing in its bid for a third straight term. Compton, who’s age was an issue during the election campaign has pledged to work hard and honestly to rebuild the country.Particular in the issue of crimes which is on an steady increase in St Lucia, would be one of his priorities.

Compton said he was always confident of victory, despite some pre-election polls that favoured Anthony.

Congratulations!! Mr Compton on his victory at the polls ….and also being the oldest re-elected Prime Minister in the Caribbean.

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