Where Eagles Dare: Dominica-born Ethiopian Airlines captain blazes trail in African skies and beyond – Dominica News Online

By Gabriel J. Christian, Esq Photo Credit: Dominica News Online Originally published on September 22, 2021 Dominica-born Ethiopian Airlines’, Captain Ronald Hodge, is a  1981 graduate of the Saint Mary’s Academy. In the summer of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabriel J. Christian (President of Rebuild Dominica, Inc.) shared that he called Rwanda Airlines pilot David Johnson of Dominica: a distinguished and experienced aviator. After their … Continue reading Where Eagles Dare: Dominica-born Ethiopian Airlines captain blazes trail in African skies and beyond – Dominica News Online

The Passing of Dominica’s Former Ambassador to Italy and to the UN’s FAO, IFAD and WFP Hannelore “Angela” Benjamin

The Passing of Dominica’s Former Ambassador to Italy and to the UN’s FAO, IFAD and WFP Hannelore “Angela” Benjamin By Gabriel J. Christian, Esq. Ambassador Hannelore “Angela” Benjamin Dominica’s Former Permanent Representative at the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)     On July 15, 2020, Dominica’s former Ambassador to the Republic of Italy and to the United Nation’s Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund … Continue reading The Passing of Dominica’s Former Ambassador to Italy and to the UN’s FAO, IFAD and WFP Hannelore “Angela” Benjamin

PRESS RELEASE: East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc (ECCTAI) Statement on the Murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020

Rebuild Dominica, Inc and ECCTAI President Gabriel J. Christian, Esquire stand for justice in sharing the press release below: Photo Credit: Evan Vucci/AP – Demonstrators walk along Pennsylvania Avenue as they protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Washington. Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc (ECCTAI) Statement on the Murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Major L. Earle Johnson – Nation Builder

As narrated by Gabriel J. Christian Photo Credit: Dominica News Online Originally published May 25th, 2020 Amidst the doom, gloom, and uncertainty attendant to the COVI 19 Pandemic, I received a box of written material, mementos, and historical material from one Lyndon Earle Johnson in April 2020. In our time at the Dominica Grammar School in the early 1970s, we knew him simply as “Major” as … Continue reading FROM THE ARCHIVES: Major L. Earle Johnson – Nation Builder

A Warm Tribute to the Dominica Fire & Ambulance Service for Its Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic

The headquarters of the Dominica Fire & Ambulance Service hosted a brief but special ceremony at 0900 hours sharp on Wednesday April 22, 2020. It was in honour of the valiant first responders under the auspices of Fire Chief Josiah Dupuis. Deputy Chief Letang chaired the proceedings. Everyone was orderly, appropriately masked and maintaining social distancing. Organized by the Christian family of Dominica, the tribute … Continue reading A Warm Tribute to the Dominica Fire & Ambulance Service for Its Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Hidden Link Between Dominican Agriculture and the Famous American Agriculture Scientist Dr. George Washington Carver

As we seek to build food security on Dominica in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, a keen focus on our agriculture sector will be needed. It is necessary therefore that we gain an  understanding of how  innovative thinking and education in the past boosted our productivity. To that end, few Dominicans know that the visionary local  planter, banker and legislator, John Baptiste “JB” Charles, … Continue reading The Hidden Link Between Dominican Agriculture and the Famous American Agriculture Scientist Dr. George Washington Carver

COVID-19 and The Opportunity for Caribbean Food Security

The following article is shared from the original post on Forbes: Five Ways That COVID-19 Has Changed What Food Insecurity Looks Like In The Caribbean Daphne Ewing-Chow   Senior Contributor   Food & Drink Caribbean countries are familiar with the risk that comes with a lack of food sovereignty. It has long been the case that between 80 and 90 per cent of all food consumed in the region (in the … Continue reading COVID-19 and The Opportunity for Caribbean Food Security

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

A Reminder for Dominicans in the Diaspora

For Dominicans living in the diaspora, it’s a bit of a trying time. Unlike our friends and family living on-island who are lucky enough to still have the benefit of cool and refreshing natural breezes, we in the diaspora may be left feeling a bit restricted. We share this video to remind each of us to appreciate the little things and offer a chance to … Continue reading A Reminder for Dominicans in the Diaspora

Rebuild Dominica Inc: COVID-19 BULLETIN #1

Dear Dominican Family & Friends at Home and Abroad, At this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rebuild Dominica Inc (RBD) Bulletin will seek to provide useful information to our readership. We shall strive to make meaningful proposals to our public, private and NGO sectors and seek to inspire our people to overcome this pandemic. RBD will provide updates from our healthcare professionals at home … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica Inc: COVID-19 BULLETIN #1

Alessandra Benjamin Face Mask Project

The shortage of medical protective face masks has not helped with slowing the COVID-19 pandemic. To combat forseen shortages in Dominica, designer Alessandra Benjamin, offers a template for constructing suitable face masks and sees the negative economic fallout from the novel coronavirius is an opportunity to rebuild. Benjamin, a member of Rebuild Dominica Inc, provided the following images and quote to be shared with the … Continue reading Alessandra Benjamin Face Mask Project

3 Helpful COVID-19 Resources From Reliable Sources

The COVID-19 pandemic is a very real threat to the health of citizens across the globe. For Dominica, this threat comes at a time when reconstruction from past hurricanes and tropical storm still have some more remote areas struggling to rebuild. To help cut through the noise of the media, Rebuild Dominica Inc. provides links to three helpful resources: the World Health Organization (WHO), John … Continue reading 3 Helpful COVID-19 Resources From Reliable Sources

Major Francis Richards’ SNEEZE SHIELD Now at Perky Pizza in Dominica!

The “SNEEZE SHIELD” is an anti COVID-19 perspex shield devised for Perky Pizza. It was recently created and deployed on-island by Rebuild Dominica Director — former Dominica Cadet Corps  Commandant  — Major Francis Richards. The local contractor who aided the project is Bernard Moreau. This is the local innovation we can devise on Dominica where we use all our brainpower to combat COVID-19. More such innovative … Continue reading Major Francis Richards’ SNEEZE SHIELD Now at Perky Pizza in Dominica!

COVID-19: Dr. Sam’s Call to Action!

Dr. Sam — Medical Director for Rebuild Dominica, Inc. — addresses all Dominicans via the new Dominica Virus Defence (DVD) Facebook Group. Please watch and share the video below. We encourage everyone near and far to stay safe and exercise maximum hygiene and social distancing techniques learned as we battle this pandemic. Learn more about the current state and get frequent updates via the following … Continue reading COVID-19: Dr. Sam’s Call to Action!

Tuskegee Airman and Living Legend Gen. Charles McGee Visits the Sentinel – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

By Jennifer Bihm, originally published February 27, 2020 Image Credits: LA Sentinel (E. Mesiyah McGnnis) Tuskegee Airman Brigadier General Charles McGee  was born in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio. His mother died during the birth of his sister while he was very young and eventually he and his siblings relocated with their father to Illinois. McGee had been attending the University of Illinois when World War … Continue reading Tuskegee Airman and Living Legend Gen. Charles McGee Visits the Sentinel – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

Dwight Steen: A Friend of Dominica

Interview by Mel Tewahade   Dwight Steen served as an American Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia. After serving in Bolivia, he went on to become the Agricultural Expert at USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) in 1971.     Steen has extensive experience in irrigation, cross-pollination, agricultural product enhancement, water resources, and agricultural trade policy. He was retained in 1985 by PM Eugenia Charles to … Continue reading Dwight Steen: A Friend of Dominica

Standing In Solidarity With The Bahamas Following Hurricane Dorian

“God bless and keep our stricken Bahamian family and guide our mission to a beneficial end to those in need… We are all committed to aid our kith and kin in the Bahamas.” The above quote is from Rebuild Dominica, Inc. President, Mr. Gabriel J. Christian, and the attitude that resonates with all members of Rebuild Dominica following the devastating blow The Bahamas received from … Continue reading Standing In Solidarity With The Bahamas Following Hurricane Dorian

Rebuild Dominica Medical Director Dr. Sam Christian Returns Home from Extensive Medical Stay in Martinique

Rebuild Dominica again expresses gratitude to Dominica’s government, opposition and Dominicans in the Diaspora and at home for the medical assistance rendered to Rebuild Dominica Medical Director Dr. Sam Christian following his December 1, 2018 motor vehicle accident. Dr. Christian made a miraculous recovery and headed home on Saturday April 6, 2019. Additional gratitude goes to Dominica’s Counsel General in Martinique Mark Frampton and DBS … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica Medical Director Dr. Sam Christian Returns Home from Extensive Medical Stay in Martinique

EMO News Features Judge Irving André & Other Rebuild Dominica Partners At Canada-Dominica Scholarship Foundation (CANDO) Award Ceremony

EMO News: CANDO Scholarship Disbursement Ceremony ft. Judge Irving Andre Message from Rebuild Dominica President, Mr. Gabriel J. Christian, Esq. We thank Emeline Anselm of EMO News for the featured documentary. Rebuild Dominica shares featured interview of the nonprofit booster Judge Irving André of Canada  as he awards scholarships during this year’s Scholarship Disbursement Ceremony — held on behalf of the Canada-Dominica Scholarship Foundation (CANDO) … Continue reading EMO News Features Judge Irving André & Other Rebuild Dominica Partners At Canada-Dominica Scholarship Foundation (CANDO) Award Ceremony