This is a recording of the Dominica Broadcasting Station Lunchtime News and Sports for Wednesday 29th June, 2021

In the headlines:

The new Ophthalmology Unit of the Dominica- China Friendship Hospital could open to patients as early as next week

In the region, the St Kitts and Nevis government has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency by a further six months

Internationally, US President Joe Biden to travel to Florida in the wake of a building collapse

News and Sports were presented by Jair Pendenque with technical assistance from Laila Langford and Delma Semper.