Grenada is to host a major fund raising concert for Dominica which has been ravaged by the passage of Tropical Storm Erika.
The concert is expected to be held on Saturday, November 7 and some 5,000 people are expected to attend.
A special committee has been commissioned by Minister of Culture and Performing Arts to organize the event, Grenadian newspaper, Barnacle, reported.
“The committee is charged with the responsibility to put plans together for the event which is expected to showcase a number of performing artistes and local live bands. Several local artistes, bands and service providers have already pledged their support to the initiative,” the newspaper said.
It continued, “The planning committee held its first meeting on Monday September 7 and discussed the way forward in executing the event to ensure maximum participation from the general public. The cultural senator made the call for persons to give back to the people of Dominica who have been badly affected following the passage of tropical storm Erika. She reflected on the support that Dominica offered to Grenada after the passage of hurricane Ivan some eleven years ago on September 7, 2004 and indicated that it is only fitting to give back to the people of Dominica during their struggles at this time.”
All performers, service providers and Grenadians have been called upon to support the event and Hood said the government of Grenada is fully on board.
“Full fledge marketing and promotion of the event will commence within next week and patrons are asked to stay in tune with the media for updates on tickets availability,” the Barnacle reported. “The event is being planned for the National Stadium with an expected turn out of over 5,000 persons.”
Thanks! Thanks!Thanks seems to be the order of the day. However, I am hoping that some people out there are adding up the amounts received. We need to ensure that there is accountability and some of these monies are not siphoned to party cronies, election campaign and used to purchase the promised tablets. We live on a corrupt piece of land where people tend to get upset with you when you speak the truth. Put all the thumbs down but you all know deep down inside that this is the gospel truth.
Thanks to the grenada’s people, performers and government, thanks very much
Thanks Grenada…’Shell Down’ was the labor day anthem…big up di Jab-Jab massive dem!!
Thanks Grenada we’re brothers and sisters, If I win the lottery in the U S, I will form my own team to repair some bridges, roads and i will make sure the infrastructure strong no shortcuts like the previous constructures did and help Erika victims.
Thank you Grenada and participants
Thank you very much
Thank u Grenada and all its people. Today my turn tomorrow your turn – life is just like that!
A disaster like Erika truly brings out the best in people.
In fact it reveals what is in people in a way good times cannot do.
It was heartening to read of Grenada planning a major benefit for Erika’s victims. Other nations also came forward with help and of course the same applies to them.
Sitting at my computer here in Canada reading DNO I am find myself thinking ….
”Dominica deserves to be helped because they are doing what they can at very level to help themselves.”
Then I think …
”If the shoe was on the other foot they would help a neighboring island. It is the kind of people they are.”
Christians know one of our ”ancient texts” says:
”And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, …” (Galatians 6:9,10)
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.
Thank you Grenada.
Just remember that you all do not necessarily have to donate to Skerrit’s hands. There are many other local groups and individuals who are doing very good work on their own without the radios and TV following them. So these are the people to give to , they are the ones who are on the ground who knows who need what and where.
And your point is???????? Stop the idle and ignorance political rhetoric. Pick up a shovel or cutlass and get busy!
ASAY PARLAY ENNITEEL!
Time to move out from these areas people. Mahaut & Massacre! Yes is there you and your family live all your lives but unless you want to die, or have damage to your property every heavy rain fall; it is time to move.
I agree. For decades now, our engineers and central planning has behaved as if we cannot shelve some of the cliffs in Dominica and create safe housing lots for our people. It’s done in every country in the world, except in Dominica. The old excuse that we are mountainous is no longer acceptable. This rebuilding effort must employ a long term view about where our people live. If we continue to bury our heads in the sand, we will experience the same outcome, during the next rain storm. Sometimes in life you have to protect people from themselves.
I agree, especially by the Masacre bridge there that is a bottleneck, waiting for a terrible accident to happen. I understand [people are reluctant to leave their homes but what good is that to you when you are dead?
That bridge creates a pinch-point and the homes are directly in the path of a natural flood-plain. It’s time to move them out to safer and higher ground.