Local Dominica News
Caribbean Glory Award to the Baroness Scotland by the DAAS & Pont Casse Press
Dear Friends:
Caribbean Glory was a great success. We thank all those who made that success possible. The Honorees were moved that we took the time to honor their service and sacrifice during World War II and their contributions to nation building thereafter.
Please visit TheDominican to see some of the highlights and video of the event. We shall endeavor to have a commemorative DVD done shortly to preserve this most important piece of Caribbean American Heritage Month for posterity.
The award was presented by DAAS President, Dr Clayton A. Shillingford. From left to right: Dr Clayton Shillingford, Baroness Scotland, Lynton Scotland, and Gabriel Christian and Irving Andre [co-authors of the book "For king and Country" which was the inspiration of the Caribbean Glory/Dinner/Award evening and the book launch]
We owe much to The Rt Hon the Baroness of Ashtal, Patricia Scotland QC- Attorney General of England, HE Glenda Morean Phillip, Ambassador to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago and her staff, Winfield St Hill of the West Indian American Military Members Association - among our other collaborators - for the success of the event.
Very best regards,
Gabriel Christian
Judge Irving Andre
The Garbage Bin Scandal and Governance in Dominica
By Jason Richards:
The Bin-Bobol or Bin-Gate as the most recent scandal involving the Dominica government of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is referred to is just the latest in a series of occurrences and actions that have the Dominican public asking just exactly what’s going on in their beloved country. (View Full Article).
A NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE, UNITY AND PROGRESS CHARTER, DESIGNED TO SECURE OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE , GOOD GOVERNANCE, RULE OF LAW, TRANSPARENCY IN ALL DEALINGS, AND A FOCUS ON UNITING DOMINICANS AT HOME AND ABROAD TO DO THE WORK OF EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT.
We, Dominicans of civic virtue and patriotic commitment, at home and abroad, concerned by..... (View Full Charter).
Rosie Douglas Primary School - The story of the mural
The new Roosevelt Douglas Primary School at Portsmouth was officially opened on the morning of 20 February, 2009 before a large and appreciative crowd who filled the central courtyard for speeches and presentations. Read Full Article
Our Dominican Centenarians
Hi Members & Affiliates:
How many of you are aware of and have read the study on our centenarians in Dominica? Take a look at Extreme Longevity in Dominica.
Some of us are now considering an appropriate way to honour and support them. Do you have any ideas?
Facilitating Passport Renewal
This initiative, the Passport Renewal Project, allows Dominicans in the Diaspora the opportunity to renew their passport with ease within the shortest possible time through the Consulate.(Continue)
One Laptop Per Dominican Child
DAAS has embarked on a project to benefit Dominican children under the programme outlined by Mr. Nicholas Negroponte, called One Laptop Per Child (OLPG). The project will be coordinated by a three-member sub-committee of the Youth Development Committee. (See Details)
