As Dominica on Sunday celebrated its 35th birthday since becoming independent, one of the highlights of the celebration, the National Day Parade, was held at Windsor Park Stadium.
The parade involved members of the police force, the fire service, cadet corps and a group of cadets from St. Thomas.
Prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit gave his independence address to the nation while president Charles Savarin bestowed awards on outstanding Dominicans.
Photos below depict the initial parade line up, the arrival of some dignitaries, the president inspecting the guard of honor and the president being saluted.
All u people can talk bout is politics , tink bout Allu countries growth :-) labour I the people to bring dominica to the next lever ! Labour ka twavay : lauging
Boyyee i warned Lennox. Lennox u eh ready yet. I tell u a boycott is to prevent all boys from doing d parade. all Lennoxx and his boys had to do was to stay by d bridge and d stadium gate block dem people from going to parade but all dey want to do is talk plenty. Dey just want to talk until doomsday. Whole day is talk show in our head. From 6 in d morning till i go sleep. Lennoxx i done. I doh working wif all u again. Go back and do all u hmework about leading Dominica and what politics is about.
U see lennox coming on the scene in the political arena for the first time pleeeeease come good. give us something to look forward to. Not negativity like boycott, protest, walk out. Would dat be ur agenda as a government? Seriously????? We the people need something better. Thanks.
Just wanna wish Dominicans happy Independence.
I (being a St. Lucian,) truly believe that the Commonwealth of Dominica is one of the islands in the Caribbean that is positioning itself to succeed and supersede other islands.
I have been intrigued by the uniqueness of the island and its people and can truly see a sense of pride that’s being exhibited in almost all national and state festivals or ceremonies….something which appears to be lacking in (SLU-758)/ St. Lucia.
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo.
By the way…Lovely ladies too
Dominicans must educate themselves of the reasons why we celebrate our Independence and the role of a Patriot. One of the most important instrument of an independent country is THE CONSTITUTION and it behooves every citizen and every patriot to observe and respect the provisions of the Constitution because it is SUPREME and not Skeritt.The President duty is to uphold and preserve the the contents and spirit of the constitution and to guard against it’s violation and that is what Skerrit and Charles Savarin have done. So if Dominicans agree with Skerrit when he said to Hell with the Constitution let us beg and drink rum and celebrate our Independence when they get sober it will be too late because there will be no law no constitution to stop his raft and vengeance on them.
The parade was absolutely beautiful ! Well done members of the police force , Officers of the Dominica state prison , fire service and the Cadette corps , I got shivers looking at you guys , knowing how hard you all must have rehearse to memorize every detail . The spiral was beautiful .
Admin , please acknowledge our prison officers they were also part of the parade . Thank you .
We came to the stadium because we love our country everyone else is corrupt and full of lies
Lennox and his UWP crew must be feeling very foolish now that all the independance activities were very well attended by very patriotic Dominicans. They should now ask themselves what chances they have in convincing Dominicans to seriously think of electing them to govern this country, if their call for the boycotting of these activities were so overwhelmingly rejected.
Labour win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ou toe Sort! Wait for election time.
…too much guns on parade man…..nonsensical neo-colonial copycat majee….”Independent” my #*+”++§…
…the music players look real cool though.. 
i swell until i burst with pride … nation pride that is, every time i see our uniformed men and women on independence day parade. I am so awesomely proud of our people, of this oh so great nation of sons and daughters. Viva Dominica! Viva!
Will people ever learn to tolerate one-another, respect each other’s opinion, and stop bashing and trashing each other?
Today, is National day of service, everyone should try to participate in a community project today. Lets put politics behind us today.
A correction: actually National day of service is tomorrow Tuesday. I am joining with some of my neighbors to do some maintenance on the village school.
It was such a humongous crowd! Lennox, your calling was ludicrous to say the least. If the DLP recruit the right candidate and capitalize on your weaknesses, then the UWP will not be able to retain the Marigot constituency. Lennox, your political career is in shambles. Dominicans, one love!
Hi,Lennoxx!Can U kindly tell us when is the next planned boycott?Christmas or Carnival?
These event/activities should only be based on
patriotism and not party politics. God bless nature
island.
Everyone knows that we all went to the parade because that’s the only thing that’s going on in the country on Sunday. Everywhere else is closed down. Nothing else to do on the block.
Don’t think it’s patriotic people patriotic like that.
During the National Parade at the Windsor Park Stadium, if would be interesting to know what was Charles Savarin saying to Christian Karam when he laid the medal on his shirt on behalf of his father and family. According to Peter Karam, Savarin was responsible for the koolwash brigade that stoned the Karam’s residence for six hours. I also wandered what was going through the mind of Hubert Joseph while Savarin was placing a medal on his sponsor Mr. Davidson John. During the 1979 strike, his business was destroyed because his wife, Flossie Joseph, was a strong supporter of Mr. Patrick John.
Labourites were at the stadium duhhh imagine if workers didn’t boycot the way it would have been
@ channel1 instead of repeating nonsense get a copy of the constitution and read it. Don’t be a parrot. The crowd mesmerized you. We are not going backwards. Do you think we will be the worst in the world to elect the most unqualified leader? We are not regressing
@Objective – The crowd mesmerized me? Ohhhhh reallyyy……..
The UWP crowd in Londonderry a few weeks ago mesmerized me though…
And you claim we are not going backwards eh. What direction then are we heading under Dominica’s most backward-thinking government ever? Are we reversing forward or whaa…..
stop complaining if u say the pm broke the constitution do the wright think and bring it before the courts. I am so tired of u all taking about the constitution by the way I have a copy too. so stop belching bobbles and if u disagree go to court so u can lose again.
not all Dominicans a fools. u all have lawyers on your side I have not heard them and if I do I will tell them close there mouth. u want my vote work for it, don’t just talk u most walk the walk
The people have spoken lennox, now what say you. Congrays Dominicans great job from where I seat overs.
Honey…this is a Sunday afternoon in Dominica…..nothing else to do but sit in the Stadium for free and enjoy the spectacle.
Was thinking the same
@be real you do not seem to understand your party’s call. Sunday or not if you truly believed in the call to boycot nothing would take you out of your home. The fact that you were there shows that you have a sense of patriotism, don’t fight your conscience, do what is right for your country.vote labour.
no cricket pull dat crowd i went to all cricket games n i went to d parade n people were given the rite to sit in vip because seats were limited
DNO u showed more than one pic of the crowd on friday’s parade but u showing 1 old pic of the crowed on Sunday’s parade. SMFH
Dno always anti government. They may not even publish my comments.
Very nice. the pictures look really impressive. Did any of the policemen topple over? Cos it was quite embarrasing when they used to topple over like skittles at a bowling alley. Maybe it was the hot sun then (or maybe just policemen with no stamina as we the kids seemed stronger
).
Very nice Dominica!
Hello! Stop the war! It’s Dominica’s Independence let’s all celebrate and forget politics for once nah man! Oh my goodness gracious man!
Apparently people don’t read in this country. THE boycott was off. As per Mr.Fountain.
Read the news cli of last week people
Thanks for the laugh
@channel 1 people stayed home cause they could see it live on television but they could not watch the cricket match live. SO THEY MUST COME TO THE STADIUM TO WATCH A CCRICKET MATCH
@just – Wait, so some of y’all looking for excuses now to explain why it had more people outside the stadium at their homes or wherever than in the stadium eh. Apparently, you were in people’s homes so you know why they stayed home.
They stayed home to watch the parade on TV eh…….
Some of all you delusions apparently has no boundaries….
The pictures of Independence Day celebrations are beautiful. Thank you DNO! Those of us who especially reside abroad and who are also of the opinion, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” greatly appreciate viewing them. It would be wonderful being present. If the Good Lord wills, we will try to make it to home sweet home next year.
You know I feel bad for , Fontaine…how could this man leave what he was doing to go work for lennox linto and do lennox dutty work
@ Negbawi. That is the type of GARBAGE AND CRASS NONSENSE that Skerrit’s grovelers, and slaves write. Don’t worry about Fontaine. He is a freed man, but you are held in total bondage and captivity by Skerrit.All your limbs are in total shackles, but you do not know. POOR YOU! You have to write more of this FILTH, then dress in red, go on your knees, call him God, and then you get a Red Clinic dollar.
SHAME ON YOU!
Let us be nice to our fellow Dominicans, at least once a while or all the time. Offer your views but please, no insults. Learn to utilize psychology and to communicate accordingly. Be diplomatic.
Your name (handle) says it all. UWP who? UWP what? UWP when? UWP why? Not then, not now, not ever.
I did not have to do neither of these
Lennox needs to boycout himself… in ure face Lennox…. largest number of persons i have ever seen at military parade…
Is it true that parl reps were ORDERED by Skerro to bring a contingent of supporters to the parade? And, that teachers and students were THREATENED by letter to attend the youth rally? No wonder the attendance appeared normal.
Okay that even more ridiculous If you have pride for you self and party and country in times like this you put Country first Please get proof of this letter The people have spoken Country and pride first. You see this is how we train our children Parent like you is shame you would say such a thing admit the people have spoken. What nexthaha
@ Me again you all have lots more to say cause that’s what you are good at, propagander.
Can people realize that this was NOT a political rally? Loyalty should be to country, not a party (King Dice). Voting is a totally different matter!
I agree 100%
take that Ayahtolla linton u think u can tell us where we should not go, don’t mess with us
retards and people who accept hand out that supports skerrit..go work for you guys own money and see how fast it goes then u can talk
retard what contribution has linton made to da
let me tell u who u think not going for government assistant fund going. don’t go and get urs and play politics with all those that have what is theirs already.
oh by the way many of those that say that they against the red clinic bathing in it
boy skerrit is really a dictator he forced Dominicans to come to the stadium just like he did on Friday for the youth rally.well done dominicans we showed the trouble makers (the uwpwee the power of the people.thats what always happen when ever the need arises labourites who are quiet come out.and that’s what is going to happen when election comes.believe me
As a Dominican you were encouraged to attend. Did he go to you home, pull you out and string you along? Your patriotism to attend should be voluntarily without coercion.
dictator and u have the freedom to voice your opinions and even call him names. what all u looking for all u will get eh. the most powerful thing on earth is the human tongue. go in a dictionary and read the meaning of dictatorship
you all were paid to be there i was not there i boycotted to lennox had my support we still voting
U W P
so continue to vote for uwp don’t forget we need the opposition
Very Good, that is your democratic right. We have our democratic rights just like you. That is why I voting DLP.
What an Independence Celebration. What a lovely and beautiful crowd at the stadium. Anyone who was not at that Independence Celebration know they missed something special.
Proud to be a Dominican. We are a blessed people.
Where’s my money? I wasn’t promised anything, I went on my own
@ MAD It takes a mad man to think like you I was there and I havn’t gotten paid ,let me make you a promise, we boycotted lenox at the parades and we will boycott him at the polls whenever it’s called ,he to rude.
What a boycott, thousands of Dominicans turned up from all over Dominica. I wonder who forced us this time. ha ha ha
We went because we are Dominicans, not Labourites!
Ha ! Ha, Ha,that was a big boy cot to have so many thousands of people ino attendance
Dominicans came out in their numbers to demonstrate their love for country and so they boycotted the boycott. Awesome.
@spicegirl – They boycotted the boycott? Where?
It is said Dominica has about 70,000 people living in it. Did at least half of the 70,000 people ie 35,000 people show up at the stadium today? Was Roseau bursting at it seams with people?
You can rest assured that there were more people outside Roseau at their homes or wherever than there were people inside the stadium.
As far as I can tell, the greater percentage of Dominicans stayed away from the stadium. Simple Mathematics. Challenge that fact nuh….
A West Indies match in the stadium draws more people than the amount that was in the stadium today. Go figure…
You from Dominica? The national has never been a HUGE crowd thing. Mainly because its 8 o clock in the morning. Most of us just got home from partying anyway. I am 34 years and Ive probably attended three times. Other couple times I caught it on TV.
Those who were not able to attend must have viewed it on TV. You cannot expect everyone to attend for various reasons. One of it is, for those who reside far away and, as it was stated, the early timing.
For your information, worldwide, only a certain amount of people attend such celebrations in their country. Consider if 70,000 or even 35,000 people attended. There would not be enough space.
Consider if a city has a few million people. The same would occur. Many people view it on TV. This in no way diminishes the importance of such a day, function and those who are in attendance. This is why at least highlights are broadcasted in the evening. Utilize your common sense if you have any.
It seems you answering everybody tonight man? Stop making yourself pass like a fool. Jump through the computer and beat people nuh!!!!!!!! Shate man!!!
The stadium only holds 10,000 persons and half of those presents were children …..so do the maths.
nonsense for the past years did u ever see have of the country at independence day in Roseau when u have something logical to say u may speak.
foolish
@ Channel l, can’t you read between the lines? Dominicans don’t listen you guys ! get that into your heads.
@spicegirl You should tell Skerrit to call the election next week. All you will win 21 seats, but Lennox will be YOUR PRIME MINISTER.
Why do people as you use times as this to attack? It makes no sense. You have nothing to offer.
That is a mistake you make. We don’t tell the
Prime Minister when to call an election. The constitution gives him the authority to tell us when he calls an election. Him and Him alone, no one else, so you and I and even Linton just have to wait whenever the Prime Minister is ready. And whenever he calls the labour Party will be ready and will win handsomely once more.
seems like you party a lot or you are sleeping or maybe dreaming awake? Lenox will NEVER BE PM OF DOMINICA
Continue to dream, dreamer
Lennox this was in your face. Do not trouble Laborites.
Lennox seem to be one huge thorn in Labourites flesh.I LOVE HIM.DOMINICA’S SOON TO BE PM.
@ . In your dreams stupesssssssssssssssssssss
The people in the stands are not labourites. They are proud DOMINICANS. Thats it. I am certain the crowd included individuals who are NOT supporters of the ruling party. Its national pride pure and simple. That my fellow Dominican trancends and trumps our dumb tribal politics.
@WeNiceMan – Standing up for the protection of the constitution and fight against dishonesty in public office is dumb tribal politics?
…smh……………
Amen!
No ur wrong u all wppights stayed home forget
so i take it that,the boycot thing had no sygnificance,seeing as you have put it,that everyone went there as proud dominicans,so how could a boycot have effects,you see there is an excuse for everything,the UWP should have been outside the stadium protesting,you not seeing them man have all you as dundos,think about what you just write.
Was that a Labour rally? Or was that only Labourites in the stadium? If that is the case, then it’s the minority.