St Lucian students express solidarity with Dominica

A shot from the video
A shot from the video

In an effort to express solidarity with Dominica after the passage of Tropical Storm Erika, the staff and students of the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School in St. Lucia have put together a video entitled, “GET UP DOMINICA. You can do it.”

The school said Principal Ethelene Leonce , staff and students wanted to reach out to the people of Dominica after the devastating effects of the storm. It said in addition to a contribution to the relief efforts it wanted to give a little more in the way of moral support.

The music teacher, Lester Joseph, got the entire school involved in song and dance to show the people of Dominica that they care and want them to be strong as they recover and rebuild. The video was directed by Joseph and filmed by In Time Television (IETV).

The accompanying music for the video is from Mary Mary’s “Get Up.”

See video below.

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25 Comments

  1. Lester Joseph
    October 25, 2015

    We the staff and students of the Same Pearlette Louisy Primary School are truly grateful that you all were blessed. So all the praise and glory to God who chose to demonstrate his love and faithfulness through us. Trust in him, he will pull you through. Yours truly, Mr. Joseph.

    • Lester Joseph
      October 25, 2015

      *Dame

  2. True Dominican
    October 6, 2015

    Great! Great! Great effort and very very encouraging….get up Dominica you have so much to do!!!Get up!!! from the mouths of babes…

  3. Empress
    October 6, 2015

    I’m in tears Thank u thank u very very much love u all

  4. smh
    October 6, 2015

    Thank you St. Lucia!! Thank you students and teachers!! Thank you to all the Caribbean islands who are standing with us!! One Caribbean, One People!

  5. October 5, 2015

    THIS IS BETTER THAN MONEY………

  6. Sonz
    October 5, 2015

    Thank you St Lucia for the love . Absolutely amazing video. May God continue to bless our sister island.

  7. Shaka zulu
    October 5, 2015

    Thanks. Noble gesture.

  8. syncronize
    October 5, 2015

    Am supposed to feel happy seeing how the children sympathized with us but trust me this video brought tears to my eyes. Love you too St. Lucia

  9. Dominican to the Bone
    October 5, 2015

    Thanks for the video. Was really touching. Very much appreciated.

  10. Beverly Bonnie
    October 5, 2015

    Great job teachers and pupils, thanks, deeply appreciated

  11. Touching
    October 5, 2015

    Wonderful video so touching thanks st.Lucia

  12. Born Again Christian
    October 5, 2015

    St Lucian realize Dominica… it’s government and some of its people afraid to get up and move on… so they created this solidarity message for all you. Beautiful show of support and solidarity anyway

  13. Child of God
    October 5, 2015

    Aww, lovely. Thank you St Lucia!

  14. 4-cars
    October 5, 2015

    Alas, thank God for them. But they are innocent, ehh – And they aren’t political. “Let the little ones come onto me; and do not turn them away.”

  15. Interested
    October 5, 2015

    Truly AMAZING!!!

  16. Luciamerci de la piton
    October 5, 2015

    I was visibly moved by this remarkable video which has essentially epitomized the very deep connection between the peoples/places of St Lucia and Dominica which share so many commonalities culturally and topographically.
    It is a commendable and brilliant and well executed effort and it is yet another wonderful example of the strongest of ties between us. Thank you St. Lucia you will forever remain in our dreams prayers hearts and aspirations. First and powerful respondents you were and your people have continued to demonstrate such remarkable Christian love and kindness and for this Helen will receive blessings in the ten and hundred fold.

    OH yea the kids AT THE DAME PEARLETTE LOUISY PRIMARY SCHOOL many thanks thanks thanks- we felt your loving kindness and may God continue to bless students and staff and the sweet people of your tremendous country the HELEN OF THE WEST,,,,,yea GET UP DOMINICA – YOU CAN MAKE IT- This is indeed the anthem to work assiduously to rebuild thanks.

  17. UDOHREADYET
    October 5, 2015

    Very cool… well done!!

  18. God is Love
    October 5, 2015

    Thanks so much for the love.. means alot.. appreciated.. God bless you little ones as well.

  19. kids
    October 5, 2015

    Thax children for the motivation

  20. Lang Mama
    October 5, 2015

    Amazing humbling and appreciative. Whenever there is any doubt that we are joined at the hip as a caribbean people I will revert to this recorded gesture to cast away the doubts.
    When our corrupt politicians in the region decide misalign a illtreat our own people ,our artists we must remember the overwhelming support of our caribbean people .

  21. Dee
    October 5, 2015

    This was absolutely beautiful. It moved me to tears. Thanks for the support and solidarity. May God continue to bless our sister island St. Lucia!

  22. Just Me
    October 5, 2015

    Thank you so much kids! I caught a glimpse of my area battered by Erika and could not keep the tears from falling.

  23. AJ
    October 5, 2015

    That is so sweet! Thank you our little brothers and sisters in St. Lucia. The gesture is appreciated. Yes, we will get up!

  24. I KNOW
    October 5, 2015

    great work on the video good to see other Caribbean islands still have us in mind god bless you students

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