Defeating COVID-19
by Gabriel J. Christian, Esq. DEFEATING COVID 19: Dominica-born scientist, Dr. Swinburne Augustine leads groundbreaking research in COVID-19 and other environment-associated diseases at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency It is emblematic of our island’s inability to secure the fruits of its human resource harvest that I only knew of Dr. Swinburne Augustine this year– even though we attended high school around the same … Continue reading Defeating COVID-19
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
Fasting & Disease Control: COVID-19 BULLETIN #3
Fasting and Disease Control The COVID-19 Pandemic offers us all an opportunity to reflect on life and change old patterns which I’ll served our health. We have found this article helpful. ~ International Journal of Health Sciences Qassim University Role of Intermittent Fasting on Improving Health and Reducing Diseases Salah Mesalhy Aly, Ph.D. ~~~ Additional article information: ~~~~~ Nutritional status is the major contributors to … Continue reading Fasting & Disease Control: COVID-19 BULLETIN #3
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
Distance Learning: COVID-19 BULLETIN #2
Distance Learning in the time of COVID-19 Convinced that every cloud has a silver lining, Rebuild Dominica Inc is committed to promoting remote-learning during the lock down and social distancing occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with the education and development mission of those who founded Rebuild Dominica Inc in 2015, we list 450 free online classes hosted by Ivy League universities. Let use … Continue reading Distance Learning: COVID-19 BULLETIN #2
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
COVID-19 SELF TEST
If you’re self-quarantined and interested in performing a self-test, we share the following link: http://covid19.kpolom.com. Additionally, please always check CDC for important updates regarding COVID-19 at http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html. Photo credits: http://covid19.kpolom.com/ Continue reading COVID-19 SELF TEST
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
Friend of Rebuild Dominica Jerry Butler Talks to CBS About Hurricane Dorian
Jerry Butler on CBS WUSA9 Washington DC Jerry Butler on CBS WUSA9 Washington DC 090419 from User0919 on Vimeo. Continue reading Friend of Rebuild Dominica Jerry Butler Talks to CBS About Hurricane Dorian
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