PHOTO OF THE DAY: A helping hand

Residents of Massacre give a helping hand in an attempt to stem rising flood waters into a house yesterday.

Photo by Josiah St. Jean

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32 Comments

  1. Dominican to de bone
    September 30, 2011

    Yes Dominicans are always willing to help others. Keep up the good work. After every storm there is a calm. God is in the midst.

  2. dominican abroad
    September 29, 2011

    this is tepical dominica a little rain we need the rain, thos are shower of blessings, so let it rain.that why we have all the rivers , and streams , so let it rain.

  3. :)
    September 29, 2011

    One thing I admired about Dominicans, is that in time of disasters there always are quick to help a neighbour…..

  4. Mel
    September 29, 2011

    :) It’s gonna be good after all that heavy water…. Hey… God in the midst of all that…He watches over his people… We must consider ourselves lucky… Take care guys… luv you all mma people… You are in my prayers :) ….

  5. Mel
    September 29, 2011

    Good to see citizens helping citizens…. That’s was what occured in the past… Unity is great… and dat’s what will keep us as a people… God is love… He takes away things but he’ll save his people… The calm usualy oocurs after the storm… so please don’t give up hope…

  6. Diva
    September 29, 2011

    Thank God the people that was stuck in the house got rescued…

  7. Melda
    September 29, 2011

    National Day of service has already started, that is cool.

    • @
      September 29, 2011

      Everyday should be a day of service :-D

  8. Well Pleased
    September 29, 2011

    Happy to see the unity, thats what makes Dominica (DOMINICA)

  9. Anonymous
    September 29, 2011

    isn’t that without shirt whowas in a drug bust last week. It’sa good thing he out on bail to help!

    Big up jean massacre long time

    • Anonymous
      September 29, 2011

      dno edit hhis name but it was he who was drivin the boat in the drug bust.

      Ruhhh beeeeeeeeeeeeeeert. chk de news of las week 2 men frm massacre

  10. mahaut massive
    September 29, 2011

    lysher you still wont get coupey

  11. debra
    September 29, 2011

    Each one help the other in what ever way u can.Dominican u all have to come together n help a lend a helping hand. My prays r with u all, be strong.

  12. justice
    September 29, 2011

    Everyone else already said what i see…DOMINICANS are the most loving, caring people on planet earth..no matter what we help each other in time of need and thats why our island is so blessed. Because God rewards us for the good we do for each other…keep it up

  13. i tiny
    September 29, 2011

    you see people my comments get a lot dislikes but i say it like i see it…i may be wrong at times……what are they doing?seems futile to me…seem like they should get out of there….looks at all those river rocks…i mean did they build that house in the middle of the river?

    • G
      September 29, 2011

      Tiny was right. The river could have easily covered them, besides the water level did get way above that level seen in the photo, so that’s real negligence if you ask me.

  14. forreal
    September 29, 2011

    dominicans give me a break,you all sound like this is something new in dominica,dominicans are the most loving,most hospitable people in the world,in fact the most of every thing good you can think about,some of us just going through a bitterness phase right now,but you see dominicans look like people that like war,DA people more like their carnival and good times i love my people.

  15. DANIEL ANTOINE
    September 29, 2011

    Praying for everyone

  16. DANIEL ANTOINE
    September 29, 2011

    My prayers are with you

  17. Me
    September 29, 2011

    :wink:
    Now isn’t that the best thing?! Awe, how i so love to see this rather than the constant fighting. Dominica is a blessed country despite those who constantly try to give it a bad name. Maybe we need more natural disasters for us to come to a realization.

  18. sweet diva
    September 29, 2011

    i shivered at this photo.thank God we are here for each other.i love this pic

  19. backslider
    September 29, 2011

    way papa… that’s something :cry:

  20. September 29, 2011

    abee massarce had water yesterday papa

  21. Tee
    September 29, 2011

    That’s what it’s all about; Dominicans helping Dominicans. I love this!

    Don’t worry, with our resilient spirit and by the grace of God we’re going to get through this one too. Blessings to all.

  22. Jah know
    September 29, 2011

    this photo truly depicts all for each and each for all. i love it :-D

  23. mouth of the south
    September 29, 2011

    that’s the dominican thing….. no matter what’s our personal relationship… we always seek to help in times of need

  24. van
    September 29, 2011

    Nice to see people still care and help each other in hour of need. God Bless Dominica and its people. Keep Strong

  25. adviser
    September 29, 2011

    God has intervin and we must be thankfull for his help, the persons whom are helping are senders of god, he did not have to use persons in authority to do, therefor, we need to contune to work together and the progress will move on. BE POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!

  26. Anonymous
    September 29, 2011

    Wow…one thing we always helping each other eh.

    • islandgyal
      September 29, 2011

      thats so true…we always come together in times of need…God forbid that ever changes…REAL REAL TALK

  27. Satelite
    September 29, 2011

    That is some serious water!

    • Anonymous
      September 29, 2011

      together we stand in helping each other we love each other my sweeet da am praying for u all

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