Dominica - West Indies vs Bangladesh 2009 ODI Windsor Park

First One-Day International, Roseau:

Bangladesh 246-9 (50 ovs) bt West Indies 194 (43.4 ovs) by 52 runs...

Bangladesh claimed a 52-run victory over a weakened West Indies side in the first one-day international at Roseau.

After the hosts won the toss, Mohammad Ashraful (57) and Shakib Al Hasan (54) helped the Tigers score 246-9 in their 50 overs as Kemar Roach took 5-44.

The Windies were reeling at 8-2 after losing both openers but were given some hope by Devon Smith's 65 frm 84 balls.

Courtesy of: BBC

Second One-Day International, Roseau:

Bangladesh 276-7 (49 ovs) bt West Indies 274-6 (50 ovs) by three wickets...

Bangladesh clinched the one-day series against West Indies with a three-wicket win in the second match in Dominica.

Travis Dowlin hit an unbeaten 100, his maiden ODI ton, in the hosts' total of 274-6 after the home team had chosen to bat first on a hard pitch in Roseau.

But Mohammad Ashraful made 64 and captain Shakib Al Hasan 65 as the tourists reached their target with six balls to spare.

The final ODI takes place in Basseterre in St Kitts on Friday.

Courtesy of: BBC

Inspirational Dominican Woman Joins Captains for Toss of Historic Digicel ODI (photo gallery of match inside)

The woman whose tireless work led to the introduction of Cricket for the Blind in Dominica was the Digicel special guest at the toss for the historic First Digicel One Day International at Windsor Park.

Nathalie Murphy, who is also a member of the Dominica and Windward Islands Blind Cricket teams, and a leading Dominican lobbyist for the rights of persons with disabilities, handed over the coin for the toss to West Indies captain, Floyd Reifer, to commence the first ever international cricket match on the island.

An inspiration to persons with and without disabilities all across her native Dominica and an ardent cricket fan, Ms Murphy was naturally delighted to be a part of the coin toss ceremony which was televised across the Caribbean, Bangladesh and other parts of the world.

Her work though has not been limited to blind cricket. She led the effort in Dominica to encourage the government to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities.

Courtesy of: Dominica News Online
Photo's Courtesy of: Digicel Cricket

Dominica - West Indies vs Bangladesh 2009 Live Cricket Score of ODI Windsor Park

Dominica - Kubuli Canoe Race

Despite a huge Caribbean-wide weather depression the weather held off and the ocasional showers did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. While fewer corporate teams showed up for the actual races, by sunset the crowd was huge and Club DVD kept them dancing till late. Cars were parked halfway to Scotts Head on the new seawall and traffic was not a problem with the new system. Congratulations to Dominica Coconut Products for winning this years Kubuli Canoe Races!! And To Kubuli for taking second place and CCP for third place.


Courtesy of: Dominica's Dive Fest

Dominica - Congratulations to the winner of Dive Fest 2009 Sealife Camera Competition

Wow! With the new Sealife DC1000 camera, good visibility and healthy reefs it is amazing what even novice divers can do. After 3500 photos were sorted to about 100 contenders for the slide show, then final 10 and top three. Congratulations to Karen Anderson for her photo of wrasse predating damselfish eggs. Karen wins the complete Sealife DC1000 Pro Kit with Camera, housing, Wide angle and strobe.

1st place to Karen Anderson! Congratulations!

Courtesy of: Dominica's Dive Fest

Dominica - Mermaids at Sunset Bay with Sealife Cameras

There was great turnout today at Sunset Bay. 11 kids and adults for the Discover Scuba, 7 for the Sealife camera shootout competition, a boatload of divers for the dive, lots of kids to have their opportunity to have a photo with the mermaids. On top pf all that the 4 local kids who got certified since last years Dive FEst were presented with their C cards and in a surprise were given a small token from Jewellers International! A great day and the usual wonderful hospitality from Sunset Bay. Thanks Frederique and Marcella!

Newly certified kids with the mermaids...

Courtesy of: Dominica's Dive Fest

Virgin Tickets Slam Air Tax Hikes

Sir Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic is to put a message on all its e-tickets criticising the planned hike in the Air Passenger Duty (APD) airport departure tax.

The message will also ask passengers to visit a new website so they can protest to their local MP about the APD increases.

Sir Richard said APD was "one of the most unjust taxes out there" and there was nothing to suggest the £2 billion currently raised was going towards green causes.

APD rates are due to rise in November this year and again in November 2010.

Some of the steepest rises are on flights to the Caribbean, with a Virgin premium economy ticket from Gatwick to Barbados, for example, rising from £80 now to £150 in November 2010.

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Dominica - Keeping Bawi Alive in 2009

Family Fun Day in the Sun, Salisbury Beach - Sunday 19th July, 2009 12 Noon...



Courtesy of: Bawi Link Up - SEC Inc

Dominica - Garnet Joseph is New Carib Chief

The people of the Carib Territory have voted overwhelmingly for change.

Garnet Joseph has been elected as the new Carib Chief to run the affairs of the council for the next five years, winning by over 400 votes.

Joseph told Dominica News Online that he will focus on health, education and respect for Council members in the Territory.

“Right now I am excited and overwhelmed but after the excitement there is a lot of work to be done. I want to focus on education. Education is essential to the youth of the Carib Territory. Once you educate your people, they can use that education to gain employment. When I take office I also want to focus on working together with the people in the council and ensure that we work together as one family," he said.

A motorcade is currently ongoing in the territory to celebrate Joseph's victory in the election, where he soundly defeated the outgoing chief Charles Williams.

Attempts to reach Williams on the matter proved futile.

Four candidates contested the elections: Garnet Joseph, Owen Prince, Carib Chief Charles Williams and Judith Fredrick.

Courtesy of:Dominica News Online

Dominica - Vieille Case Official Website

The Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies was first inhabited by the Kalinago tribe refered to by the Europeans as Caribs. Itassi (pronounced: e-tassy) is the Kalinago name for the area in Dominica which is now known as Vieille Case.

Children Of Itassi is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-political organization.
Founded by Ms. Alma Joseph, it was responsible for putting on a great awareness program for Vieille Case in 2004 and got fantastic response worldwide.

Courtesy of: Itassi

Williams Sisters Take 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Title

2009 Wimbledon Doubles Champions Serena and Venus Williams...


WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus and Serena Williams have won their fourth women's doubles title at Wimbledon by beating Rennae Stubbs and Samantha Stosur of Australia 7-6 (4), 6-4.

The doubles final began a few hours after Serena beat Venus for the singles championship Saturday. It's the Williams sisters
' second consecutive doubles title at the All England Club and their ninth Grand Slam doubles title as a pair.

They've also won the Australian Open together three times, including in January, along with the U.S. Open and the French Open once each.

Photos by: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
Courtesy of: Black Tennis Professionals

Serena Williams 2009 Wimbledon Champion

WIMBLEDON, England -- Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head...


After six years, it was her turn to hold up the Venus Rosewater Dish again.

In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Serena beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third title and 11th Grand Slam championship.

"It feels so amazing," Serena said. "I'm so blessed. I feel like I shouldn't be holding the trophy. I can't believe I'm holding it. It's named for Venus and she always wins."

Photo by: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images
Courtesy of: Black Tennis Professionals

Dominica - Touna Auté Village

About Touna Auté...

Dominica’s Kalinago live in a communally owned mountain and coastal area on the east of the island known as the Carib Territory. The Kalinago’s ancesters were Amerindian adventurers who migrated northwards from the Amazon River Delta along the Lesser Antilles island chain long before Columbus chanced upon the region in the 15th century. Having assimilated into the islands and developed their own identity, the Kalinago became known by Europeans as Island Caribs, or simply Caribs.

Courtesy of: Touna Village Dominica

Dominica - St Joseph Village Official Website

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

One of the main objectives of the Senjo reunion is to enable residents locally and overseas to assist in community rebuilding and enhancing projects during the reunion. This is an opportunity for the people of the Diaspora to come together to give back to the community. In this regard, in addition to the entertainment and other social events the committee has developed a list of suggested areas for contribution.

Courtesy of: Sen Jo Reunion

Dominica - Marigot Village Official Website

The Marigot Development Corporation (MDC) was formed in March 2006 to channel the efforts of Marigot persons whose desire it is to give back to their community. MDC's Executive Board has taken on the overall responsibility for spearheading economic and social development in Marigot. MDC a community-based, not-for-profit organization is governed by Articles of Association and By-laws under the Company Act of Dominica.

MDC's first Executive Board was drawn from community groups and the public and private sectors of Marigot. The organizations represented on the MDC Executive Board include among others the Marigot Village Council, Marigot Improvement Committee, and Marigot Cooperative Credit Union.

Courtesy of: Marigot Reunion

Dominica - Colihaut Village Official Website

Colihaut is a coastal village on the West Coast of Dominica midway between the towns of Roseau and Portsmouth. The population of approximately 700 people earn a living through agriculture and fishing. Secondary school graduates work for government and the private sector in Roseau. A large percentage of the village’s income however comes from remittances from family abroad: USA, US, Canada, Virgin Islands and Guadeloupe. Many older Colihaut folks, mainly graduates, now reside in Roseau and work for the government in education, nursing and finance. A primary school, sports field, day nursery, post office, Credit Union, Village Council and Health Centre and four Christian churches provide services to villagers.

Courtesy of: Colihaut

Dominica - Thibaud Village Official Website

This is a site where people with roots in Thibaud and friends of Thibaud can network, reconnect and just hang out.

Courtesy of: Thibaud Reunion

Dominica - Pointe Michel 'La Pwent' Village Official Website

History...

The village of Point Michel stands on a raised delta of volcanic debris formed by pyroclastic flows from the Morne Plat Pay volcano.

It was first inhabited by Amerindian people from South America, the last group being the Kalinago (Caribs).

Their village was on the flat land behind the present Roman Catholic Church where remains of their pottery have been found.

Courtesy of: La Pwent Reunion

Dominica - Goodwill Village Official Website

2010 Goodwill Reunion Website is Here!!! Time to VOTE...

Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills, and everywhere that the Goodwill Reunion web site is here. Logon to Goodwill Reunion Sign up as a member, cast your vote to finalize the reunion date, and join or create your groups. Please support the Seeds to Feed and Adopt a Book Programs.

Link up with past and new friends of the Goodwill, Gutter, and Pottersville communities…..The best part is since this is the same ning set-up as the caivideos, you can use your current caivideos e-mail and password.

So go tell it on the mountain, over the hills, and everywhere that Goodwill Reunion is here!

Courtesy of: Goodwill Reunion

Dominica - Grand Bay 'South City' Official Website

Grand Bay, also called South City, the cultural capital of Dominica, is a vibrant community located along the Atlantic ocean coast in the south-east of Dominica. To its immediate south across the sea is the island of Martinique.

The village is surrounded by several scenic mountain ranges including Bois Den to the south, Palmiste to the west, Morne Plat Pays to the north-west, Morne Anglais and Morne Watt to the north, Foundland range to the north east and east. Nestled along the slopes of these mountains are the villages of Bellevue, Pichelin, Montine, Tete Morne, Grand Coulibrie, Dubique and Stowe. The main community of Grand Bay is characterized by its long narrow street called Lallay, on both sides of which the largest population resides. In addition there is Mabouchay, Back Street, Hagley, Wavin Banan, Powell and Beikua, making up the older residential area. Since Hurricane David in 1979, the village has extended to include the new communities of Geneva, Highland,Bala Park and Bolom. The total population is about 3000.

Courtesy of: Grandbayrian

Dominica - Salisbury Village Offical Website

The Salisbury Enhancement Committee (SEC) is a registered group, comprising of young adults who have collaborated with the aim of uplifting the community and engaging the youth in positive activities. The Committee has pioneered the website project as one of the means of promoting the village and disseminating information on its history, particularly to the Diaspora.



Courtesy of: Bawi Link Up

Dominica Prime Minister's Address - Launching of the Carib Territory Community Capacity Building Project

Address by Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit,
Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica,
on the Occasion of the Launching of the Carib Territory Community Capacity Building Project...

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sineku Resource Centre

It was just under one (1) year ago that we assembled here to witness the signing of contracts to undertake the construction of forty one (41) new houses in the Carib Territory, funded by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at a total cost of EC$2.2 million.

Today history is being created and the Sineku Resource Centre is once again the venue where we are launching yet another major project aimed at bringing further development to the residents of the Carib Territory and by extension the people of Dominica.

Ladies and Gentlemen I must pause here to extend special thanks to the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for their interest in funding the Carib Territory Community Capacity Building Project. This is the largest single infrastructural investment to date in the Carib Territory at a cost of EC$8.6 million. The CDB is a great friend of the Government and people of Dominica. They stood by our side during our most difficult times. Please convey our very best wishes and gratitude to the President and staff of the CDB.

Courtesy of: Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica

Dominica - Yet We Survive

The Kalinago People of Dominica, Our Lives in Words and Pictures...



Irvince Auguiste’s project at Touna Village in the Carib Territory (see post below) is part of his efforts at promoting the regeneration of Kalinago culture. An earlier project he spearheaded as Chief of the Carib Council, Yet We Survive, gathered photographs, interviews, testimonies and sound recordings by young Caribs living in the Territory for a traveling exhibit. These materials have been brought together in a book published jointly by Papillote Press in Dominica and Ian Randle Publishers in Jamaica. The book is now used in classrooms throughout the Territory to teach young Kalinago children about their unique history and culture. It offers a rich collection of photographs, artwork by Kalinago children, and testimonies, and is a most valuable record of how the Carib people see themselves at this juncture in history.

The book Yet We Survive is available from Papillote Gardens

Courtesy of: Repeating Islands

Large Crowd Welcome Kalinago Canoe People

Gli-Gli” of the Carib Canoe Project, on a Leeward Islands Expedition...

Some fifteen hundred people in Anguilla, many being school children, converged at Road Bay on Monday evening, May 21, and gave a arousing welcome to the crew of the Gli-Gli” of the Carib Canoe Project, now on a Leeward Islands Expedition.

The expedition route being travelled by the crew of twelve Dominican Caribs, representing the Kalinago people, takes in Antigua to the Virgin Islands via Nevis and St. Kitts, St. Barths, St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla then crossing the Anegada Passage to Tortola during this month, May. The voyage is being undertaken to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of GLi-Gli’s creation and to continue the mission of its 1997 expedition from Dominica to Guyana by symbolically reuniting the Carib descendents of the Leeward Islands.

The expedition is intended to draw attention to the role the Carib tribe played in the region’s history and culture and to promote the recognition of the Caribbean’s largest surviving indigenous tribe.

Throughout the expedition, the crew will be presenting slide and video shows about the Gli Gli Carib Canoe Project and traditional musical performances as well as demonstrating their traditional craft for schools and heritage groups.

Courtesy of: The Anguillian

Dominica - Love Dilemma for Caribbean People

Many of the younger Kalinago want to go their own way...

In May this year, the chief of an ancient Caribbean people came up with a drastic solution to protect their heritage - and their future.

Chief Charles Williams of the Carib - or Kalinago - people of Dominica said they should not marry non-Kalinago people.

"The impact of colonisation has been so strong on us that if we do not take steps to protect the race, it will be soon extinct," he said.

Courtesy of: BBC

Dominica - Kalinago Video Archive

Kalinago...

Saturine is contemplating the future of her tribe, the Caribs. Though the population of the Carib Territories is over 3,000 she believes you will only find about 300 pure Caribs among them. In the past the Carib Chiefs would force women to leave the Territory if they married a non-Carib man but now they are not so strict.


Posted by: Saturine Dodds
Courtesy of: BBC