An Interview with Dr. Davison Shillingford

Dominica Botanical Gardens: Past, Present & Future This is an August 15, 2023 interview with Dr. Davison Shillingford, the designer and manager of the Dominica Botanic Gardens. The website, http://www.dominicagardens.com, was derived from the earlier website of the Dominica Academy of Arts & Sciences founded by Raglan Riviere and Gabriel J. Christian in 2000. The first President of the Dominica Academy was eminent Dominica-born botanist, … Continue reading An Interview with Dr. Davison Shillingford

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Rebuild Dominica, Inc. Scholarship Program

Deadline for submission has been extended to August 1, 2023. Please download attached the Rebuild Dominica, Inc. Scholarship Application form provided in the link below. Rebuild Dominica, Inc names its new scholarship in partnership with The Piney Woods School in the Honor of Alwin Bully: Scholar, Artist, Educator, UNESCO Director for the Caribbean and Designer of the Dominica Flag. “Accordingly, The Piney Woods School is … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica, Inc. Scholarship Program

Former Agriculture Minister of Dominica, Conservationist and Eco-inn Owner: Atherton Martin

Atherton Martin is a Dominican agronomist and environmentalist. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1998, for his efforts on protecting tropical forests from environments threats due to planned large copper mining operations. Martin was educated at Cornel University and is an agronomist. He is also the former Agriculture Minister of Dominica. He is a conservationist and an eco-inn owner. Photo Credit: The Sun … Continue reading Former Agriculture Minister of Dominica, Conservationist and Eco-inn Owner: Atherton Martin

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

Prince Charles Boasts On The Resilience of Dominica Post-Hurricane Maria

Photo Credit: BT News This past weekend, Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales — eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh — made a visit to Dominica.  Prince Charles is  heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest child of The Queen. According to a report from BT News, Prince Charles stood among the ruins of Pichelin, a village that … Continue reading Prince Charles Boasts On The Resilience of Dominica Post-Hurricane Maria