DOMINICA HURRICANE RESISTANT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 2018 GROUNDBREAKING

It would seem that just the other day, we were back on this very lot protesting for the promises that was said to be had by the Glanvillia people for what is known as Promise Ville. This, my friends, was somewhat five years ago. Click RIGHT HERE for the video. The people were really furious considering that they had been support a particular party for over half a decade and promises after promises were made that were never fulfilled. What did come from the protest you may ask? Not much but it did however make the concerns of the Glanvillia people known across the region.

From since that time everything went quiet and now 5 years later, we see a little movement in the dark. It has been a long time coming since we have talked about development and the progress of development here in the North of Dominica and thus welcoming it is most assuredly a step in the right direction. In 2017 however, Hurricane Maria hit Dominica will her full strength putting a serious strain on the economy whereby 95% of the country was destroyed. But as gleaming hope always surfaces, we have been brought here today. Now I understand that one thing government all over are known for doing is vain babbling and making empty promises... but I would just like to say that it is good thing to see some level of action being undertaken. The groundbreaking ceremony here in Glanvillia has happened as well as timing given for the completion of projects. We will be watching as time goes by to see the advancement of the Dominica Housing Development project and how it will cope with and in or present situation of the Hurricane Season.

KALINAGO TERRITORY 8 MONTHS AFTER HURRICANE MARIA PASSED THROUGH DOMINICA

One of the saddest state of affairs is when mother nature comes with her full force to bring havoc to a nation. Not just a nation though, but a nation full of life and vibrant people! Last year, Hurricane Maria, swept through the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica, leaving it in utter dismay and destruction. The persons living on the Island were shocked at the sight that they woke up to the next morning as they sifted through the destruction looking to salvage whatever they could. A few months down the line, persons have been working tirelessly to ensure that they could somehow bring back a certain level of normalcy and eight months later, here we are in the Kalinago Territory.
The Kalinago Territory, formerly known as the Carib Territory, is situated some what north yet eastern side of Dominica, where the Amerindians(Caribs) settled. After Hurricane Maria swept through the island, a number of individuals were very concerned about this part of the small but mountainous island. Many individuals came to the aid of the Kalinago people and some assistance and some progress has been made. However, the question still stands, 'Are the Kalinago people, and Dominica by extension, ready for the upcoming Hurricane Season 2018. The season, my friends is less than a month away and this is what the Carib Territory looks like eight months after the Category 5 hit the island.
This video was pulled from Mystelics Vlogs May Day 2018 Island Tour and goes more into depth from a ground level as to what the settlement looks like at present. If you would also like to see the Aerial View of what isn't seen in this video, please do so by clicking HERE.

Touring the Nature Isle of the Caribbean - Dominica

Nature is something that can be found all over the Caribbean but none as quite as exuberant and breath taking as the one and only Nature Isle of the Caribbean. The un-tampered mountainous island is known as Dominica. Filled with its luscious rainforests, rugged mountains, emerald rivers, tall waterfalls, hot springs and radiant rainbows everywhere, leaves it filled with its natural essence and beauty. It is said that if Christopher Columbus where to come back to the islands that he discovered, he will remember Dominica because of its gloriously unchanged natural habitat. What better place is there to be than to be in the freest, most relaxing place in the entire world than Dominica? Come to think of it, whether you like Nature or not, just being on the island is a relief in itself. The cool oxygen and the birds singing sweetly in the rainforests, will definitely give you a peace of mind. These truly are the finer things in life.

Exploration is a part of the understanding of the natural habitat and has its advantages to never disappoint. So to all those hikers, rock climbers, and persons who love the outdoors, Dominica is definitely your island paradise of exploration. It is said that the grass is greener on the other side, but in this video it is clear to see that there is no other grass greener and luscious and pure as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Taking pride in what it has to offer with friends and family members is also key in making the exploration of Dominica even more the merrier!! The goofier the friends , hehe, the better the adventure to having as marvelous, life changing experience.

Market Day with a Difference

Market day with a difference!!! One thing we know is that the creole culture festivities started out in the marketplace. When slaves fought and finally got their emancipation and independence in the Caribbean, they were able to buy and sell as everyone else in the market. Part of what made them unique was the way in which they dressed and carried themselves. They had a sense of pride for which they most definitely displayed to the public and for this cause these traditions stayed within the lights of what we call the Creole Season today. Market Day with a difference has the notion of just an ordinary market day but with a drastic twist involved. Persons, both buying and/or selling, brought back the sense of the wonder, color and dancing to the market place by also displaying that pride in creole wear and in cultural dance on that day.
Everyone was involved in Portsmouth; from the young ones to the older folks and in between all took part of this wondrous event. Keeping the creole culture alive is something that will always stem in the hearts of the Caribbean Island people of Dominica because the traditions are passed down to the up and coming generations. Let's take a look at what went down that day!!!

Creole Culture Fashion Show at St. Gerald’s Hall

There is no doubt that there is always a new spin or new addition when it comes with the development and modernization of Culture during the Creole Season. Keep in mind that this is not a bad thing but the fact that modernization takes place sometimes we may tend to lose the real essence of our culture. However, this may not be the case, here seeing that the individuals are in theme with the creole season. What is that theme you may ask? That theme is simple; colours and seasonal type meals. As new things come in via each upcoming generation, there is no doubt about it that they will bring in their own way of demonstrating the culture of their ancestors. The Fashion show held here today, is one of the new things that has been applied to the Cultural experience of the modern day age. Style and class is demonstrated and it keeps with the understanding that when slaves were freed, they had a sense of pride about themselves seeing that they were then seen as equals. They wore colourful clothing in the market places where they sold their produce and wore straw hats as an accompany to their outfits and protection from the warm Caribbean sun. Fashion is a part of the new age in which we live and therefore models displayed a variety of different dress styles and creole wear to help promote the Cultural celebrations.
In addition to this a time of gathering involving the wonderful smell and taste of creole dishes were present for the partaking of the guests gathered. I was so glad to be there especially for this part of the event. :) A time of gathering and celebration of the creole season and a video clip of the Friday Night get away at Rituals during the Creole Celebrations, all in one. Have a look.