Joshua Francis the deputy leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) and parliamentary representative for Roseau South has hailed a mini health fair in his constituency as “a success.”
Several doctors along with nurses under tents at the church grounds in Newtown screened patients for free.
However, despite the success, the group had some obstacles and challenges along the way as attempts were made to block them using the church grounds.
“Certain supporters of the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) tried to stop us by complaining to the Bishop of Roseau but we stood our ground and we were then allowed to use the church grounds,” Francis stated. He continued, “The church grounds belongs to the people of Newtown and Dominica and this thing that people are fearful of letting members of the opposition use public space should stop. The church should be an example…and while the church should not be in politics, the church must stand for what is right.” “We are not here with microphones and speaking politics, we are looking out for the health of the people and this activity is for the people aimed at bringing the people together bringing families together and the church has an important role to play,” the UWP parl rep for Roseau South stated.
“But that being said, things went on as we planned it…we had over eight doctors and we have met the objective and I am very impressed as to what I have seen so far. Health is wealth and I urge people despite their political affiliations to check their health…sickness is a respecter of no one we have brought the doctor right there to you,” Francis remarked.
Asked the political campaign he had this to say, “The Roseau South is in the victory column, the last election we won by a healthy margin and this time around will be no different. The question is not about winning but how large now, it’s a people’s movement which is reflected across the island. Thus far the people of Roseau South are responding very well and it is growing.”
“My campaign is dedicated to the Almighty God my success in the last election as because of the Holy Spirit and this time will be the same God knows that I have a genuine spirit like team Dominica UWP and God will do the rest,” Francis said.
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