Sunday, May 24, 2009

Caribbean Glory Invitation June 19, 2009

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Click on the aboe link for your personal invitation to Caribbean Glory scheduled for July 19, 2008; Andrews Airforce Base.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Death announcements in Dominica May 9 - 20, 2009

Eden Richardson Jr, age [ ] of Giraudel. He is survived by his parents, siblings and other relatives.

Fanness Laurent (Fanno), age [ ] of Good Hope. He is survived by his children, grand children, great grand children, and numerous other relatives.

Philomen Edwina Carette (Ma Dawn), age 90 of Cottage. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Luke Christian (Louis), age 79 of Morne Prosper. He is survived by his children, grand children and numerous other relatives.

Jeanette Leblanc, age [ ] of Vielle Case. She is survived by her children, siblings and numerous other relatives.

Joseph Etienne (Uncle Joe), age 95 of Mahaut. He is survived by his children, grand children and numerous other relatives.

Alma Ormond (Ma Alma), age 83 of Salisbury. She is survived by her children and numerous other relatives.

Rosa Nicholas, age 88 of Roseau. She is survived by numerous relatives.

JnoBaptiste Constant (Papa), age 93 of Petite Soufriere. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Norma Joseph, age 79 of La Plaine. She is survived by her children and numerous other relatives.

Sylvester Benoit, age 72 of Canefield. He is survived by his mother, siblings, children and other relatives.

Jules Desmond Baron (Preacher), age 50 of Bath estate. He is survived by his brothers, sisters and other relatives.

Tavernier Gordon (TJ), age 58 of New York. He is survived by his children, sisters and other relatives.

Robert JnoBaptiste (Uncle), age 87 of Pointe Mitchel. He is survived by his children, grand children and many other relatives.

Steven Felix (Sparrow), age 47 of Salisbury. He is survived by one child, and numerous other relatives.

Benedict Anslem (Ma Griffin), age 80 of Pichelin. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Hector Beaupierre (Brotherman), age 72 of LaPlaine. He is survived by his brothers, children and other relatives.

Cecil James (Abbot), age 49 of Marigot. He is survived by his siblings, children and other relatives.

Elizabeth St Louis (Lizia), age 88 of Loubiere. She is survived by her children and other relatives.

Anestasie Defoe (Putoe) , age [ ] of Grand Bay. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Joseph Tavernier (Aper), age 76 of Grand Bay. He is survived by his children, grand children and other relatives.

Myrtle Alleyne (Ma George), age 89 of Goodwill. She is survived by her children, grand children and numerous other relatives.

Leona Jnobaptiste (Dada), age 98 of Salisbury. She is survived by her children, grand children and numerous other relatives.

Veronica Esprit (Aunty Vic), age 87 of Campbell. She is survived by her children and other relatives.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Passing of Clem Simon

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Clem Simon, formerly of Goodwill Dominica. Clem was a former student of Goodwill Secondary School and The Technical College. Clem leaves behind several brothers, sisters and relatives.

He was recently elected to serve on the CDOA Executive in November of 2008, but unfortunately never got a chance to help our Association as he so keenly desired. His loss is felt by our whole community.


Funeral Service

West Toronto Church of God

1655 Wilson Ave.
North York, Ontario
M3L 1A5, Canada
Phone: 416-235-1333

Viewing: 10:00am - 11:00am

Service begins at 11:00am


Reception:

Praise Cathedral Worship Centre

Address: 6785 Millcreek Drive
Mississauga, ON
L5N 5M4

Phone: (905) 828-4870

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Death Announcements in Dominica, May 1 - 8, 2009

Raymond Leblanc, age 75 of Pointe Michel living at Morne Daniel. He is survived by two children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Clive Toussaint (Sparrow), age 81 of Egleston. He is survived by his wife, child, siblings and other relatives.

Lucille Douglas (Ma Day), age 80 of Vielle Case. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Clem Simon of Roseau who died in Canada. He is survived by his parents, siblings and other relatives.

Fitzroy Edwards, age 54 of Clifton. He is survived by his father, siblings and other relatives.

Josephine LaRonde, age 55 of Roseau. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Melissa Vidal, age 85. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Judith Winston, age 83 of Roseau. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Raymond Leblanc, age 75 of Mahaut. He is survived by his children and other relatives.

Joseph Julien JnoBaptiste, age 56 (Former Fire Chief) of Canefield. He is survived by his wife, children, grand children and other relatives.

Isabelle Maximea, age 92 of Campbell. She is survived by eight children, 30 grand children, forty-one great grand children and other relatives.

Augustus Frederick Johnson, age 76 of Scottshead. He is survived by his children, grand children and other relatives.

Anne James, age 38 of Massacre. She is survived by her parents, nine children, grand children and other relatives.

John Charles, age 72 of St Joseph. He is survived by his three children, thirteen grand children, two step sons and other relatives.

Vania Seraphine, age 83 of Good Hope. She is survived by eleven children, thirty-two grand children, and other relatives.

Francis Valerie, age [ ] of Dublanc. He is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Death Announccements in Dominica April 19 - 30

Maudrina Francis, age 85 of Scotshead. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Rose Margaret Johnson MBE, (Teacher Rose) age 88 of Roseau. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Clarisse Pierre-Louis Breezy, age 89 of Colihaut. She is survived by her children, and other relatives.

Dianne Gregoire (Vero), age 74 of Tete Morne. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Carolyn Gertrude Blaize (Dada), age 92 of Pte Mitchel. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Bernadette Philbert (Jestine) , she died in Miami. She is survived by her children and other r relatives.

Julian Galoway (Atey), age 51 of Bellevue Chopin. He is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Winnie Isidore, age 75 of Mahaut. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Death announcements in Dominica April 8 - 18, 2009

Norma Fontaine, age 94 of Fond St Jean. She is survived by her children, grand children and many other relatives.

Jayfield Thomas, age 31 of Delices residing in Canefield. He is survived by his parents, brothers sisters and other relatives.

Germaine St Luce, age 58 of Roseau. She is survived by sons, grand children and numerous other relatives.

Philip Scotland of Marigot residing in Portsmouth. He is survived by numerous relatives ad friends.

Philomen Blaize (Sister Blaize), age 92 of Kingshill. She is survived by her children, adopted children, grand children and other relatives.

Evander Gregoire (Baby), age [ ] of Goodwill. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Steven Cognet (Artey), age 72 of Penville. He is survived by his children and other relatives.

Rosemary Harve, age 60 of Giraudel. She is survived by her children, siblings and other relatives.

Derrick Scotland (Scottie), age 27 of Tareau. He is survived by his parents, siblings and other relatives.

Anestasie Antoine (Ma Nor), age 83 of Petite Savanne. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Edward Dechausey (Eddie), age 67 of Canefield. He is survived by his wife, children, stepchildren and other relatives.

Evans Devraney (Boasts), age 60 of Delices. He is survived by numerous relatives.

Mona George John, age 84 of Salisbury. She is survived by her children, sister, grand children, great grand children and other relatives.

Reverend Calvin Nicholas, age 54 of Wesley. He is survived by his wife, children. Other relatives and members of the Christian Union and Pentecostal communities in Dominica.

Carolyn Gertrude Blaize, age 92 of Pointe Mitchel. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Andrew Defoe, age 79 of Fond St Jean. He is survived by his children and numerous relatives.

Rufus Fred Dyer, age 77 of Portsmouth. He is survived by his children and other relatives.

Peter Telemacque, age 86 of Marigot. He is survived by his children, grand children and great grand children as well as numerous other relatives.

Zitter Xavier, age 80 of Grand Bay. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Verna Bell, age 91 of Portsmouth. She is survived by her sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Andrew Defoe, age 79 of Fond St Jean. He is survived by his children, grand son, sister and brother among other relatives.

Mathilda Lindsey (Dada), age 95 of Mahaut. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Stolmayer Royer (Mayor), age 58 of St Joseph. He is survived by numerous relatives.

Cecil Steven George, age 72 of Moore Park. He is survived by his son, daughters and other relatives.

Agnita Carmen Lewis (Ma Rodney) age [ ] of Soufriere. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Alice Nicholas (Ma Dayday) , age 95 of Mereau. She is survived by her daughter, grand children and other relatives.

Fusbert Ambo, age 71 of La Plaine. He is survived by his children and grand children among pother relatives.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Dominica International Conference NY April 25, 2008

Host: Hendrix Pierre / Unity & Progress Coalition of Dominica

Location: United Church of Jesus Christ
3936 Bronxwood Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10466, New York

When: Saturday, April 25, 8:00AM


Matt Peltier of Q95FM has offered to come to the Bronx to cover the Dominica International Conference live! Matt hosts THE HOT SEAT, the highest-rated morning talk show. He interviewed Dr. Sam for his stirring "A Better Dominica" Youtube videos. Matt's subsequent interview of his brother, attorney Gabriel Christian, met with overwhelmingly enthusiastic response. Change is on the way in Dominica and Dominicans overseas are leading the charge! Here is your chance to help shape the future of our country.

Join us at this one day conference led by experienced Dominican panelists. Various international Dominica Associations will present live reports. Hear for yourself the buzz created by the Christian brothers. There will be opportunity for networking, light refreshments and socializing. Full "Unity & Progress" agenda to follow. Start by giving your opinion in the preliminary poll to your right.

Kindly forward your email list of Dominicans (and friends of Dominica) who you feel would like their own personal invitation. Dominicans everywhere are united in expressing renewed hope like never before. Show your support for this landmark event. Something special, something powerful is happening in our country. Thank you for being a part of it!

Contact Shirleyallan@hotmail.com, Bellot_j@yahoo.com or Hendrixpierre@gmail.com

Joan Bellot

Your personal invitation

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Fund Raiser for Portsmouth Catholic Church April 25

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The NY Portsmouth Roman Catholic Church Rebuilding Campaign Fund-Raiser Kickoff

Sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus
Father Farrell Council #5962

Dinner and Dance Show
$45.00 per Person
Saturday, April 25th
7:00 PM


Pope John Paul II Family and Youth Center
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
1346 Broadway, Hewlett NY 11557

Entertainment Includes:
Dominican Music by Jahlee and Bernadette Lawerence
Art by Dominican artist, Dave Wilson
Music by Scybr Sound
Dancing By the Rosa’s Dancin’ Belaire dance troupe
Door Prizes, Raffle


Reservation Required - RSVP April 18
Please contact: Monty 646-734-9598 Patricia 347-240-4736
Damiano 917-696-3536 Serafino 516-359-5187 Anthony 917-375-8201

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Passing of Joachim Lewis

The Commonwealth of Dominica, Ontario Association regrets to advise on the passing of 93 year old Joachim Lewis originally of Penville, Dominica. Joachim was the father of Marcella Dib, Sonia Fergus, Clevan Lewis, Elizabeth Cuffy, Patricia Rochester and Sheppard Lewis in Toronto; Keith Lewis in England; Lipson Lewis in Dominica; Etienne Lewis and Ruth Laurent in New Jersey.

Viewing will take place on Friday April 3, 2009 at the Bernardo Funeral Home, 855 Albion Road, (between Islington and Albion) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday April 4, 2009 at 11:00am at St. Roch’s Roman Catholic Church, 2889 Islington Avenue (north of Finch)

Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 7300 Hwy 27 N of Steeles, immediately following church service.

Reception at 56 Alhart Road, Toronto

The Commonwealth of Dominica Ontario Association extends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased Joachim Lewis. May his soul rest in peace.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Death Announcements in Dominica March 29 - April 7, 2009

Stolimyer Royer (Mayor), age 58 of Portsmouth. He is survived by his wife, children and other relatives.

Cecil Steven George, age 72.He is survived by his wife, two children and numerous other relatives.

Joachim Lewis, age 93 of Penville who died in Toronto. He is survived by his children and many other relatives and friends.

Fabien Carbon (Go Go), age 41 of Delices. He is survived by his brothers, one daughter and other relatives.

Kenrick Matthews (Kenizar), age 35 of Salisbury. He is survived by his wife, siblings and other relatives.

Philomen Carbon (Collie), age 78 of Boetica. She is survived by her children and numerous relatives.

Philomen Alexander (Ma Joe), age [ ] of Dubique. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Helen St Bernard (Ma Lance), age 81 of Grand Coulibrie (Formerly from Trinidad). She is survived by her family members and relatives.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church Holds Choir Day Featuring The Bethany Ensemble Saturday, March 28, 2009

Contact: Beryl R. Williams, Communications Director
E-mail: berwillia@aol.com


Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church Holds Choir Day
Featuring The Bethany Ensemble
Saturday, March 28, 2009

WESTBURY, NY March 2009 -- O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us
make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation (Ps 95:1). Take a
psalm, and bring here the tambourine, the pleasant harp with the
psaltery (Ps 81:2).

This is the spirit with which the Bethany Seventh Day Adventist Church,
located at 962 Prospect Avenue, Westbury, New York, will celebrate
Choir Day on Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Music Ministry Leader Dr. Glyndun Sangster announced that the
celebration will feature the amazing sounds of the Bethany Ensemble and
other musical guests.

Pastor Venton Duncan a renowned evangelist from Jamaica will be the
guest speaker during the 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Hour.

The celebration will continue with a grand concert at 4:30 p.m. Dr.
Stephen S. Carryl will be the master of ceremonies. The Bethany
Ensemble will perform from its repertoire of choral, gospel, and
traditional songs. “We also expect to be blessed with renditions from
some of the most sought-after choirs, musical groups, and solo artists
in the region,” Dr. Sangster noted.


We invite our sister churches and members of the community to join us
as our choirs lift their voices in adoration, and worship to God,” said
Dr. James LaMar, Pastor of the Bethany Seventh Day Adventist Church.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone as we fill His courts with
musical praise.”

For more information about Choir Day please visit
www.bethany22.adventistchurchconnect.org or call Dr. Sangster at
347-248-7223.

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The Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church is a friendly,
family-oriented, spirit-filled church dedicated to spreading the Gospel
and preparing souls for the soon coming of Jesus Christ.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Free Concert at Arawak House of Culture March 20

The National Cultural Council & the Cultural Division in collaboration with

The United States Embassy present

The American Voices featuring IRA SPAULDING (Baritone) and JOHN FERGUSON (Pianist)

in CONCERT at The Arawak House of Culture on Friday March 20th, 2009 at 7:30pm

Entrance is FREE !! Don’t miss it !!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Announcement of Deaths in Dominica March 5 - 13, 2009

Augustine Henry Philbert, age 79 of La Plaine. He died in England and is survived by his children, grand children and other relatives.

Marian Blaize Issac, age 62 of Grand Bay. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Phillip Thomas,age 84 of Delices. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, children and other relatives.

Mary Etienne (Ma James),age [ ] of Pottersville. She is survived by her children and other relatives.

Shanica Etienne, age 21 of Soufriere. She is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters.

John Joseph (Philson), age 69 of Savanne Pie. He is survived by his children and numerous other relatives.

Charles Samuel (Sambo), age 58 of Marigot. He is survived by numerous relatives.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Dominica Death Announcements February 22 – March 4, 2009

Frank Williams, age 55 of La Plaine. He is survived by his children and numerous other relatives.

Tyrone Dyer, age 63 of Newtown. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Hermine Gabriel, age 79 of Colihaut. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Josephine Andrew (Fif), age 38 of Soufriere. She is survived by her parents, one daughter and her siblings.

Weldona Maria George, age 72 of Fortune. She is survived by her brothers, daughters and other relatives.

Patricia Frampton Royer (Pat) , age 76 of Roseau. She is survived by her children and other relatives.

Josephine Defoe, age 97 0f Petite Savanne. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Nicholas Laville, age 76 of Atkinson. He is survived by his wife, children and numerous other relatives.

Raphael Alfred, age 79 of Castlebruce. He is survived by numerous relatives.

David Errol, age 63 of Portsmouth. He is survived by his children and numerous other relatives.

Valance Blaize, age 27 of Pte Mitchel. He is survived by his parents and other siblings.

Maria Isaac, age [ ] of Dubique. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Thomas Whyke, age 67 of Roseau. He is survived by his children, sisters, nephews, neices ands other relatives.

Oliver Bethel (Trini) , age 66 of New town. He is survived by numerous relatives.

Cecil Sylvester Daisy, age 72 of New Town. He is survived by numerous relatives.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Athenia Henderson in Concert in New York/New Jersey

Thursday, February 26th, 2009
The Boulevard - 9:00pm
Boulevard
401 Boulevard
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Price: drinks/tips

Athenia goes solo at the Boulevard
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Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Emergenza Music Festival - 9:30pm
Fontana's Bar

105 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
Price: $10

Tickets on sale - Call 1 201 982 1473
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
Athenia Henderson @ Jamian's - 9:00pm
Jamian's

79 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Appearing with Random Test Band



Athenia Henderson
Join Sold Out
It's A Music Thing

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Death Announcements February 15 - 21, 2009

Dolcin Paul (Toepha), age 76 of St Joseph residing in St. Thomas. She is survived by numerous relatives.

George Francois (Bobby), age [ ] of Thibaud. He is survived by his children and grand children, and many other relatives.

Claytus Pierre (PC Wigley), age 40 of St. Joseph. He is survived by his parents, 2 children, siblings and other relatives.

David Alphonso Errol (Rudy), age 63 of Portsmouth. He is survived by numerous relatives.

Masinia Masicot (Ma Masey), age 94 of Vielle Case. She is survived by her children, 30 grand children and other relatives.

Veronica Detouche (Ma C) , age 94 of Penville leaving in Bath Estate. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Anestasie John (Beau Pati), age 98 of Dubique, Grand Bay. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Catherine Joseph (Ma Sam), age 77 of La Plaine. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Idriss Angela Bully, age [ ] of Roseau. She is survived by her siblings and man other relatives.

Theodora Devraney (Ma Sauce), age 79 of Dodane. She is survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Announcement of Deaths February 8 - 14, 2009

Mable Elizabeth Wiltshire Prevost (Ma Benoit), age 85 of Castle Bruce but residing in Boston. She is survived by her children, grand children and numerous relatives.

Lucilia Edna Jean, age 63 of Riviere Cyrique but residing in Antigua. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Evelyn Lucille Magloire (Nen), age [ ] of Portsmouth who died in Boston. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Charles Austin Cuffy (Charlie), age 65 of La Plaine. He is survived by his wife, sister, brother, children and other relatives.

Sherma Yolande Douglas, age 35. She is survived by her parents, one son, sisters, brothers and numerous relatives.

Mariette Hodge, age 67 of Canefield. She is survived by her children and numerous relatives.

Heskeith Joseph Vidal, age 83 of Salisbury residing in the United Kingdom. He is survived by his children and numerous relatives.


Steven JnoBaptiste (Rampoo), age 43 of Pointe Mitchel. He is survived by his brothers, parents, sisters and many relatives.

Alstine Dorsette, age 52 of Marigot. She is survived by her children, siblings and many other relatives.

Anestasie John, age 98 of Dubique, Grand Bay. She is survuved by numerous relatives.

Theresa James (MoMO), age 84 of La Roche, Delices.She is survuved by numerous relatives.

Irid Andre Balthazar (Exson), age 72 of Petite Soufriere. He is survived by his wife, children and other relatives.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Announcement of Deaths - February 1 - 8, 2009

Janice Etienne (Ago), age 76 of Petite Savanne. She is survived by her son, grand children and other relatives.

Josephine James (Ma Jophine), age 98 of LaRoche, Delices. She is survived by numerous relatives.

Shanilia Sanford, age 19 of the Carib Territory. She is survived by a child, her parents, siblings and numerous relatives.

Angelica Agnes Thomas, age 48 of Salybia. She is survived by her parents, and numerous relatives.

Una Mcpherson (Ma Une), age 94 of Massacre. She is survived by her grand children and other relatives.

Justine Madeline Abraham , age 89 of Tete Morne. She is survived by her children, grand children and other relatives.

Joselyn Abraham , age 89 of Grand Bay. She is survived by her children, grand children and numerous relatives.

Theodore Douglas Bellot, age 83 of Goodwill. He is survived by his children and other relatives.

VOTE DOMINICA - Matt Lauer "Where in the World"

NBC is trying to decide where in the world Matt Lauer will travel to in 2009. For those of you who watched during the year Matt Lauer traveled to quite a few exotic and interesting places. The program is starting again this year. Write to NBC and let them know why he should come to DOMINICA by clicking on the link below!

Nominate Dominica on NBC http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28879486/

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

CDOA Talent and Variety Show - May 10, 2009