Author: Steve Foerster

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News

Updates from the Government of Dominica Press Brief of 25 September 2017

Note: There will be a daily brief at 10 am. Special charters from Barbados landing at 11 am at the Douglas Charles Airport. Relief supplies will be sent to undisclosed area to then distribute to cut off areas only. Dutch and British ships docked will be filling water trucks to supply to communities to ensure they have a bulk supply. PMH to be fully powered … Continue reading Updates from the Government of Dominica Press Brief of 25 September 2017

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Ethiopian-Born Air Canada Pilot Prepares to Rebuild Dominica 38 Years After He Rendered Aid to the Island Following Hurricane David

In 1979 Hurricane David devastated Dominica. Just days after that disaster, a young Greek-Ethiopian resident in Canada and barely out of his teens packed his bags, gathered some chain saws, and with other humanitarian-inclined Canadians, traveled to render aid to our island. To make that sacrifice the young Demetrius Apokremiotis delayed his plans for flight school. After clearing roads and spending time helping Dominica, he … Continue reading Ethiopian-Born Air Canada Pilot Prepares to Rebuild Dominica 38 Years After He Rendered Aid to the Island Following Hurricane David

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Letter from Mel Tewahade

Rebuild Dominica has received the following letter from Mel Tewahade, an Ethiopian-American businessman who is Financial Advisor to His Imperial Highness Ermias Sahle Selassie of the Ethiopian Crown Council. Dear Gabe Christian, At first I would like to thank our God for saving the people of Dominica from a total destruction and death by Hurricane Maria. It is unfortunate that 38 years after Hurricane David’s … Continue reading Letter from Mel Tewahade

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Message from the Embassy on the Passage of Hurricane Maria on the Commonwealth of Dominica

Note: The following message was received from the Embassy of Dominica in the United States. Dear Fellow Nationals, As you are aware, the Commonwealth of Dominica suffered severe damage from the passage of Hurricane Maria on Monday September 18, 2017. At this moment, the telecommunication network on the island is completely down and we have no contact with the island.  Below is the latest update … Continue reading Message from the Embassy on the Passage of Hurricane Maria on the Commonwealth of Dominica

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Events

Mass to Pray for the Success of Rebuilding Efforts in Dominica

Please join us at 11 a.m. this Sunday, September 27th, 2015 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Largo, Maryland for a Mass in memory of those who lost their lives during Tropical Storm Erika and to pray for the success of rebuilding efforts in Dominica. St. Joseph Catholic Church 2020 St. Joseph Drive Largo, MD 20774 Tel. 301-773-4838 Fax 301-773-6832 All are invited, please … Continue reading Mass to Pray for the Success of Rebuilding Efforts in Dominica

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Corporate

SPAGnVOLA Chocolate Company and Caribbean Agricultural Network Commit to Aid Rebuild Dominica Relief Efforts

When Tropical Storm Erika struck Dominica on August 27th, 2015, the Caribbean Agricultural Network (CAN) was almost complete with finalizing the first international launch of Dominica’s first premium chocolate bar, Chocolat de la Dominique under the SPAGnvola brand. More information is available through CAN. SPAGnVOLA owners Eric and Cris Reid had traveled to Dominica on February 2015 with CAN leader Gabriel J. Christian designed to … Continue reading SPAGnVOLA Chocolate Company and Caribbean Agricultural Network Commit to Aid Rebuild Dominica Relief Efforts

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Corporate, Media

A Special Donation Received From A True Friend Of Dominica

A message from Gabriel Christian, the Chairman of Rebuild Dominica We received a donation today at Rebuild Dominica and a note from Canon of the Anglican Church at Oxford, Reverend Allen Walker. Canon Walker was one of the crew of HMS Fife who braved the still raging waves of the Caribbean Sea to rush to our rescue in early morning of August 30, 1979. We … Continue reading A Special Donation Received From A True Friend Of Dominica

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Meetings

Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm

To capitalise on the groundswell of momentum building to Rebuild Dominica, our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 2nd September promptly at 8pm at the law offices of Gabriel J. Christian & Associates: 3060 Mitchellville Rd Bowie, MD 20716 All are welcome. If you would like to participate but are unable to come to the meeting, you may still listen and contribute via conference … Continue reading Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm

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Donations

Initial Washington, D.C. Area Donation Drop Off Points

If you would have supplies you would like to drop off to be shipped to Dominica and distributed where the need is greatest, the following two locations have stepped up to accept them: Evangel Assembly 5900 Old Branch Avenue Temple Hills, MD 20748 Tel.: 301-899-5940 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9am to 5pm Wed: 9am to 8pm ZD Autos 3001 52nd Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781 Tel.: … Continue reading Initial Washington, D.C. Area Donation Drop Off Points

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Corporate

Points Of Contact For Rebuild Dominica

On Saturday August 29, 2015, Dominicans, Caribbean nationals and their American neighbours gathered at the sanctuary of the Evangel Assembly in Temple Hills, Maryland under the auspices of Pastor St. Clair Mitchel to launch Rebuild Dominica. At this meeting, officers and committee chairs were elected to manage the activities of Rebuild Dominica charged with the responsibility to reach out to existing Dominica diaspora associations and … Continue reading Points Of Contact For Rebuild Dominica

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Corporate

Getting Started

Today a first step was taken in our effort to rebuild Dominica.  A meeting was held with considerable attendance to found a new relief organisation to coordinate the energy of the Diaspora in the Washington, D.C. area. Gabriel Christian, an attorney who has long been resident in Maryland and is a prominent member of the Diaspora, was elected Chair of the new organisation, entitled Rebuild Dominica.  Mr … Continue reading Getting Started

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