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DOMINICA MOURNS THE LOSS OF EDMUND TOULON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DOMINICA FESTIVALS COMMISSION AND WORLD CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL COLIN PIPER IS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR--(see FUNERAL) (Chronicle)  other coverage-Sun Newspaper

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RESIGNS IN DOMINICA

Recently appointed Attorney General David Bruney has sent his letter of resignation to President Shaw, Prime Minister Charles and to the Speaker of Parliament in Dominica on Monday October 8. Reliable sources indicate that there were differences between Mr. Bruney and the Prime Minister who later said that the country is in a crisis. See Details.Cakafete More -Chronicle

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR  and Tributes Paid  to the late FITZROY ST ROSE IN THE BRONX

October 2, 2001 One year and a day after the death of Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Douglas and exactly three weeks following the World Trade Center tragedy in New York. comes the sad news of the sudden passing of Mr. Edmund "Eddie" Toulon in Dominica. Reliable sources from Dominica speculate that Eddie died following an attack of asthma as he was rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital in Goodwill, Dominica by his brother early this morning. Other sources report that Eddie was in good health before his passing. However the correct version of his untimely death will be determined following  an autopsy.  Eddie Toulon was the Executive Director (biography) of the Dominica Festivals Commission in Dominica and was preparing the nation for the Fifth  World Creole Music Festival. He had just announced at a Press Conference held at the the National Development Corp,on September 12 that the new venue for the Festival would  be at the Pottersville Savannah. That decison had created a firestorm and a controversy from comments allegedly made by supporters of  football in Dominica. Mr. Toulon had lamented that this year they were faced with many challenges, the major one being the the loss of the "Cow Town" area which was used as "Festival City" for the last four years. It is now under repair as part of the development of the Windsor Park Stadium. After much controversy following the exclusion of Exile One, the cadence group, MIDNIGHT GROOVERS  was added to the Saturday night billing.  Mr . Toulon had hopes "to make the Festival stronger  in its appeal and larger in impact, so as to excite people, create product awareness and attract more and more people to Dominica, not only for the festival but throughout the year for the unique experience that is Dominica." He concluded " we must commit ourselvesto make this festival not onlythe major Creole Music Festival, but one of the major Music Festivals of the World." My Family, friends and Sensay News send  our deepest condolences to the family of the late Eddie Toulon. We are stunned and grieve with you.  God Bless You and May His Soul Rest in Peace. Click here for tribute and biography Earl Lawrence

Family and friends of Fitzroy St. Rose,38, a young Professional Engineer at General Telecom , came in large numbers to pay their respects to his memory  at a service held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in the Bronx on Saturday evening, October 13. He had been missing and is presumed dead as a result of the September 11 World Trade Center Tragedy in New York .The late  Fitzroy St. Rose,a computer specialist, worked with General Telecom on the 86th Floor of the South Tower. He was a renowned Dominica patriot in New York who helped  his group EXODUS. His last words to his mother by cell were "I'm trapped." Other Dominicans caught.

MUSIC LOVERS BAND CELEBRATED 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO DOMINICA-ALSO RECEIPIENT OF GOLDEN DRUM AWARD-more photos (click)

CASIMIR RECEIVES GOLDEN DRUM AWARD

GOLDEN DRUM AWARD--continued The awards were presented by His Excellency President Vernon Shaw. The  honourees on August 1, included Bingsworth Casimir, a long standing member of the Music Lovers Government Band and a founding member of the legendary calypso and dance band, the Swingin' Stars Orchestra. Bing, who plays the trumpet  and the band are currently on tour in North America. The Music Lovers Band, now 50 years old, led by Mr. Hesketh Casimir, a founding member was honored. The Dominica Folk Singers, a church choir of the seventies that turned into an exciting folk group led by Jennifer White and Mamah Joseph. was another honoree. Ms.Louisa Benoit,now in her 90's and the maker of the national dress-Robe Douillette(Wob Dwiyet) for more than 50 years was honored. Also honored was Mr.Moses Dominique of Grand Bay who for over 30 years has kept steel band (pan) music alive in his community in all festivities. Special  Recognition Awards were handed out to Oremus Alexander, Arnold Toulon, Aaron Sabaroche, Karifuna Cultural Group, Franklin Edwards, Steven Drigo, Workshop for  the Blind and Dominica Calypso Association. Entertainment was provided by Ruff & Reddy Band, Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Co., Upheavals Cultural Group,Jerry Lloyd,Bele dancer Aaron Sabaroche,Grand Bay Steelband ,Karifuna Cultural Group, and Calypsonians Scrunter and Hunter.

One of the highlights of the Emancipation Celebration 2001 held at the Arawak House of Culture on August 1 was the honoring of the Golden Drum Award. This is awarded annually in Dominica to individuals and groups who had made significant contributions to the development, contribution and furthering of culture in Dominica.Two groups and three individuals  joined the distinguished list of icons.

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THE PASSING OF ROOSIE      ONE YEAR LATER

October 1, 2002 marked one year following the passing of Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt "Rosie" Douglas. Most Dominicans including myself were absolutely stunned on receiving the news.

NEW WCK & FIRST SERENADE 2001 CD  AVAILABLE AT SENSAY STORE

PAPA WEMBA from the Congo was at the World Creole Music Festival, Oct 26-28

NEW  CD-Gimme Little Bouyon by RAW REDEEM & "MASK A RAID'-A Calypso CD  by DOMINICA CALYPSO ASSOCIATION available here (click)

Congratulations to the WAITUKUBULI DANCE THEATRE led by Artistic Director, Mr. Raymond Lawrence on their celebration of 30 YEARS OF CREATIVE DANCE. The Company commemorated this special occasion with a dance production entitled "Rhythms,Colours and Dance Expressions" at the Arawak House of Culture on July 6 and July 8. Special guests included Ophelia and La Sel Diffewans. The Theatre Company had originally started performing in 1971.

Ian Jackson of the Dominica Sun gives a good review of the new Raw Redeem CD in his article. Read about it and try to get a copy of the CD.

EXILE ONE EXCLUDED FROM WORLD CREOLE FESTIVAL

Weather was perfect for LABOR DAY MAS IN BROOKLYN but WHERE WERE THE DOMINICA BANDS?

EXILE ONE, Dominica's originator of Cadence-Lypso and possibly Soca music has been excluded from participation in this year's World Creole Music Festival. However it is still early to predict whether the band will be invited back into the Festival. According to reliable sources, the band under the management of Mr. Gordon Henderson, had been selected to perform at the Festival in a letter dated April 24, 2001 from the Dominica Festivals Commission. A confirmation reached the Commission June 22, two weeks before the official launching. According to the Commission, the list was finalized before Exile One's confirmation letter was received. Mr. Henderson was reportedly shocked when he received the exclusion letter from the Commission.

To some people particularly Dominica nationals, Labor Day 2001 will go down in history as the worst Mas in Brooklyn they have ever witnessed. Despite the glorious sunshine and cool breeze, many Dominicans showed up on the Parkway with their small or large  Dominica flags to honor their national pride. To their dismay none of the three big bands which played over the weekend showed up. Some revellers came up to me and threatened that they will not show up at any more dances next year. Other Caribbean revellers were not pleased that the floats moved rather slowly. They felt that the politicians who were running for election this year delayed the parade."It was pure shame and disgust" some reacted. For more on the parade-(click) Dominica Nationals didl get another chance to show  off their national pride in an International Culture Day parade that was held on Sunday September 9, 2pm on Madison Ave. and 42 Street in Manhattan, New York City.

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