SNEEZE SHIELD Launches At First Caribbean International Bank

The SNEEZE SHIELD is was recently put in place by Major Francis Richards and his team in Roseau at First Caribbean International Bank in Dominica. A total of 9 shields were fabricated and installed at FCIB Dominica last week. With the current COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, more businesses are installing an extra layer of protection for their staff and patrons. In the USA, Lowe’s … Continue reading SNEEZE SHIELD Launches At First Caribbean International Bank

Proud to Support the ECCTAI Youth Recognition Breakfast Fundraiser

Rebuild Dominica Inc. invites you to please join and support the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc. (ECCTAI) for a very special occasion: On May 25th ECCTAI is sponsoring a Youth Breakfast Fundraiser to honor students in their Youth in Aviation Program (YIAP). The event will also congratulate new ECCTAI Scholarship Winners and celebrate the 22nd anniversary of ECCTAI’s Youth in Aviation Program. All donations … Continue reading Proud to Support the ECCTAI Youth Recognition Breakfast Fundraiser

Nature Island Shines at Virginia Carnival and CaribFest 2018

by Gabriel J. Christian, President at Rebuild Dominica Inc. As the summer ran its course, Rebuild Dominica stalwarts LaDàna Drigo, Joan Christian, Ta’Tyani “Anyé ” Young, and Tarnia Green, worked diligently alongside Sabiena George Mingo, Don Mingo and other members of “Know Your Culture Dance Group” to prepare costumes for the Virginia Carnival Norfolk CaribFest. The Know Your Culture Dance Group was founded in 2008 … Continue reading Nature Island Shines at Virginia Carnival and CaribFest 2018

6th Annual Dominica Cultural Awards Gala

The highly anticipated Dominica Cultural Awards Gala organized by the Association of Dominicans in the Northeast USA (ADNExUS) in conjunction with Know Your Culture Dance Troupe, the Dominica United Cricket Club, the North American Association for the Advancement of La Plaine and the Northeast USA Wesley Chapter will be held at the Montclair Women’s Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, September 22, 2018, starting … Continue reading 6th Annual Dominica Cultural Awards Gala

Rebuild Dominica Inc Partners with Know Your Culture For CaribFest 2018 in Norfolk, VA

Founded on October 1, 2005, The Virginia Caribbean-American Cultural Association Inc. (VCACA) remains true to its mission:  bridging the literacy gap both educationally and culturally, and support other social programs in the community. The nonprofit provides scholarships to college students who are financially disadvantaged but, wish to continue and complete their college aspirations. VCACA also promotes youth development programs. Their biggest annual fundraiser is CaribFest, which … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica Inc Partners with Know Your Culture For CaribFest 2018 in Norfolk, VA

Rebuild Dominica Supports The Caribbean Business Alliance in Hurricane Relief Efforts

Please join us at the following event as we call on business owners in the Mid-Atlantic to help us raise money for warehousing of disaster relief supplies for the islands recently devastated by Hurricane Irma and now Hurricane Maria. Event: Experience The POWER of Networking Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Hosted By: Kojo Nnamdi Featured Guest: Wintley Phipps (Vocalist, Founder/Dream Academy) … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica Supports The Caribbean Business Alliance in Hurricane Relief Efforts

Bellevue Chopin Primary Donation

Bellevue Chopin Primary School’s principal, Paula Laupen, wrote the following thanking Rebuild Dominica, Inc. for contributions made to her school: “On behalf of the Bellevue Chopin Primary School, I wish to express … sincere gratitude for Rebuild Dominica’s donation of school supplies. Your gift has already made a huge difference to the quality of teaching and learning at our school since we have put everything … Continue reading Bellevue Chopin Primary Donation

University of Maryland at Eastern Shore: Food Preservation Program

The food preservation program was held at the Dominica Grammar School in May 2016 by food scientists from the University of Maryland at Eastern Shore; Dr. Patel and Dr. Nando. The Dominica Grammar School (DGS) is a public co-education secondary school in Roseau, Dominica, which was established in 1893. It is one of the oldest educational institutions on the island and no longer functions as … Continue reading University of Maryland at Eastern Shore: Food Preservation Program

Interview Feature: The Weekend in Solidarity With Dominica (Part I)

During The Weekend in Solidarity With Dominica, which was a successful weekend lineup presented by Rebuild Dominica Inc in November 2015, the guest of honor was Gordon Henderson: a Dominican-born and award-winning musician based in Paris (France). Henderson performs and is known worldwide as the Godfather of Cadense-Lypso music. Gordon Henderson arrived in Washington DC for the weekend series that included the Caribbean American Heritage … Continue reading Interview Feature: The Weekend in Solidarity With Dominica (Part I)

Rebuild Dominica Partners With The Global Breadfruit Institute

As the journey to reconstruction continues, Rebuild Dominica forms a new partnership with the Global Breadfruit Institute to boost recovery efforts. This partnership follows the donation of advanced breadfruit cultivars from Dr. Julius Garvey, the son of the late great Marcus Mosiah Garvey, who also committed to agricultural reconstruction efforts. The Global Breadfruit Institute advised they were aware of Rebuild Dominica’s international campaign to support … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica Partners With The Global Breadfruit Institute

National Carnival Queen Fundraiser

REBUILD DOMINICA LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER IN RESPONSE TO SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FROM A CONTESTANT FOR THE NATIONAL CARNIVAL QUEEN SHOW. Photo Credit: Dominica News Online The 2016 National Carnival Queen Show contestants have yet to gain sponsorship based on a recent report by Dominica News Online on Thursday, January 14th, 2016. In response to a request by one of this year’s Carnival Queen contestants, Rebuild Dominica has announced its … Continue reading National Carnival Queen Fundraiser

Film Producer Koby Maxwell Joins Rebuild Dominica

During the 2016 Planning Meeting on January 16th, Rebuild Dominica gained a new board member. Film producer, Koby Maxwell, who originates from Ghana, attended the meeting, which was hosted at the headquarters of Omni Systems in Arlington, Virginia. Koby Maxwell comes on board as the nonprofit gears up for a partnership with a global event that will be announced this Spring. Mr. Maxwell will serve … Continue reading Film Producer Koby Maxwell Joins Rebuild Dominica

“The Weekend In Solidarity With Dominica” – (Image Gallery)

The Weekend In Solidarity With Dominica was a great success! Attendees during the “Dominica Benefit Showcase” included friends of Dominica, members of Dominica’s diaspora, and dignitaries. The venue was sponsored by Irie Grille Caribbean Restaurant. Performers included The Image Band, Desmond “Desii” Hyson (Reggae singer and Grammy Nominee), Joseph “Ras Iwa” Lambert, Brian “Rocket” Rocket, Levi “Super L” Loblack, Jerome Austrie, Garner Fingal, Challenger and the Core Band, Sammy Garraway, and Tronada. The showcase … Continue reading “The Weekend In Solidarity With Dominica” – (Image Gallery)

Second Shipment to Dominica is Enroute!

Barbara Eloi, Rebuild Dominica Board Member and Deputy Director of Logistics, points to medical supplies bound for Dominica as part of second shipment from that Washington DC relief and recovery organization. Many thanks to our sponsor, Caribbean Cargo DC, for their continued support. The shipment is set to arrive in Dominica by December 29 2015!!! Continue reading Second Shipment to Dominica is Enroute!

Gordon Henderson Receives Trailblazer Award in Washington DC

by Tarnia Green Dominican music pioneer, Gordon Henderson was among (8)eight outstanding Caribbean nationals who were honored at the 22nd Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Gordon Henderson, who is based in Paris, the first Creole Musician to sign a major French label, and known as the … Continue reading Gordon Henderson Receives Trailblazer Award in Washington DC

Rebuild Dominica Inc Welcomes 2015 Trailblazer Gordon Henderson to DC!

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Henderson arrived safely in Washington,  DC today and will both be attending the historical Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) gala on FRIDAY November 20th! Dominica’s own, Gordon Henderson, will be presented the 2015 Trail Blazer Award and is set to also perform on SATURDAY Nov. 21st at Irie Grille Caribbean restaurant in Lanham, MD during the DOMINICA BENEFIT SHOWCASE presented by … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica Inc Welcomes 2015 Trailblazer Gordon Henderson to DC!

A Weekend in Solidarity With Dominica

THE WEEKEND IN SOLIDARITY WITH DOMINICA REBUILD DOMINICA INC. DECLARES A SERIES OF EVENTS TO SPOTLIGHT THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA POST-TROPICAL STORM ERIKA (Washington DC) – Rebuild Dominica Inc. gears up for its “Weekend in Solidarity With Dominica” event series. The festivities begin with a spotlight on The Commonwealth of Dominica during the annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) on Friday, November 20th, 2015. CaribNation … Continue reading A Weekend in Solidarity With Dominica