A cry for help – Dominica

Its been one week since the passing of Irma, and I can’t say it enough of the devastation and disruption of lives this massive storm has caused. The BVI is considered a melting pot of diasporas from the Caribbean and around the…

The post-hurricane Maria Political Opposition Blue-print: How to combat the politics of mendicancy in a system headed by a regime which is poised to further leverage its entrenched advantage

About the author Alex Bruno earned a bachelor degree (BA) in Philosophy with a minor in theatre and a master degree (MA) in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Mr. Bruno graduated with an initiation into the Eta Delta Chapter of…

Devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX

There is still a lot we do not know as far as the number of Dominicans affected by Hurricane Harvey since information changes regularly. But from the photos and the reports from fellow Dominicans, we can guess that quite a number have…

All Eyes on Him: Kyle Gervacy

African Fashion Week Toronto 2017- Day 3-The Royal Ontario Museum. The announcement rings through the space where the High Fashion Designer showcase is being staged: “Presenting the Designs of Gervacy!” The audience responds in a spontaneous outpouring of cheers and applause, and…

BRAVO Dominica Freedom Party (DFP)

Freedom Party is back!  This recent media headline caught my attention and I am forced to react. I begin, by asking the question: Freedom is back from where?  Allow me to answer that; Freedom party never left.  In fact, the party is…

Dominica’s Prime Minister urges Diaspora to “speak positively” of Nature isle

Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, delivered an impassioned appeal to members of the Dominica-Canadian diaspora to speak positively of the island, to aid its promotion and development. The Prime Minister made his comments during his address at the 2016 Madame…

Vini Koze: OECS to engage Youth at Anguilla Forum

Vini Koze: OECS to engage Youth at Anguilla Forum Wednesday, January 25, 2017 — Following the successful staging of its first Public Forum on Education in the BVI earlier this month, the OECS will on Friday, January 27, engage the Youth of…

We Must Support the Police

The problems of crime and violence will not go away by themselves.  Such issues must be thoroughly addressed and dealt with conclusively in order that the current troubling trends on the island of Dominica are managed. The uncharacteristic nature of the recent…

OECS Nationals Council Canada celebrates 36th Anniversary of OECS

Members of the OECS diaspora in Toronto gathered recently to celebrate a milestone: The 36th anniversary of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States. The OECS Nationals Council Canada marked the Anniversary with its annual church service at the Asbury and West…

Dominican female author releases first Fantasy Short Story Collection

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