Cooperative calypso winners receive prizes

Winners of the first ever Cooperative Calypso Competition, held on December 1, have received their prizes.

Gregory “The Karessah” Riviere, winner of the competition received a trophy and check of $7,000 while 1st runner up Rachel Jno Baptiste received a check of $5,000 and a trophy. 2nd runner up Janae Jackson also received a trophy and a check of $3,000.

Daryl “The Bobb” Bobb, urged the co-operative department to continue the competition since it was a good initiative which revealed new talent.

“I can say on behalf of the Dominica Calypso Association that we will pledge our technical support to this event with the hope that it continues,” he said.

Mariet Canoville, Registrar of Cooperatives, revealed at Monday’s ceremony that 98 percent of activities planned for the year of cooperatives were successfully executed. These activities included a debate, the launch of a magazine, community education and a small business workshop, among others.

“The objective of the year was to increase awareness, promote growth and formation of cooperatives among individuals and to establish appropriate policies,” she said.

The Cooperative Calypso Competition was organised by the Cooperative Division in collaboration with the Dominica Calypso Association.

15 participants took part in the competition which was used as a tool to educate the public on the cooperative movement in Dominica.