Government ministers, educators, sports personnel, non-nationals among recipients of national awards (with photos)

Reginald Austrie (top left) received the Dominica Award of Honour and Sisserou Awards went to Gloria Shillingford (top right) Ambrose George (bottom left) and Donald Peters (bottom right)

Six educators, four sports personnel, four non-nationals and one Government  Minister were among those bestowed with various national awards on November 3, 2022, during the nation’s 44th year of Independence.

Topping the list with this year’s highest award- the Dominica Award of Honour- was Minister for Housing and Urban Development and the Parliamentary Representative for the Cottage Constituency, Reginald Austrie.

According to the citation, the award was conferred on the minister of over three decades for not only being a community leader but as well, a cultural enthusiast.

It said that over the years, Austrie has contributed to the implementation of national policy to improve the lives and living conditions of citizens through the provisions of educational opportunities and the creation of employment and has excelled in the stewardship of the government housing programme to upgrade and construct quality resilient homes for thousands of Dominicans.

The Sisserou Award of Honour, Dominica’s second highest award, was this year presented to Donald C Peters for his role in the field of higher education, public administration and health care administration, Gloria Dodds-Shillingford for rendering service for over 40 years as an educator and community service during and after her stint in politics, and Ambrose George, for his role as an agriculturist and community service as a  former member of parliament.

Other recipients of the Sisserou award are businessman and investor, Eric George, for his contribution to the development of communities in the north of the island through the establishment of his three businesses and non-national, Mr. Christus Vadikos, who was labelled as a champion for the development of Dominica through his steadfast representation in international relations and investments.

Three other non-nationals, Mr. Cai Dianwei, Mr. Lui Iiqi, Mr. Jiang Wei representing Hunan Construction Engineering Group Ltd, were among those who received the Meritorious Service Award for the development and construction of key public infrastructure in Dominica such as the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH).

Other recipients of this award included Lynworh Cuffy, for dedicated service to Dominica in the field of agriculture. The former junior minister initiated the construction of key roads to create better transportation links and access for farmers.

Andrew Carter was also awarded for his service to the nation in the area of sports by helping to develop an interest in the field and helping with the advancement of the sector. TK International for their role since 1999 in the advancement of the entertainment and cultural industry here in Dominica and Oswald Savarin for being a pioneer of sports development on the island and one who has nurtured the skills and talent of many athletes in Dominica.

Service medal of honour was this year bestowed on Abilities Unlimited, for their work in the differently abled community since 1964  advocating for the inclusion and respect for that community in society.  Ms. Regina Walsh-for her work in the field of arts and culture, sports and community enhancement for also 20 years and one who has dedicated herself to the development of the sports of netball.  Mr. Hayford Lafond, another sportsman who was instrumental in the development of the Bath estate community.

Other recipients include Merrill Wallace who for 31 years served as a leader of quality telecommunications service at Cable and Wireless playing a critical role in the installation of fibre optic cable in Dominica and the establishment and development of the Cable and Wireless Portsmouth branch which he managed. Mr. Joseph Russell, who has provided dedicated service as an educator and community leader in the  Woodford hill community. he served from 1970 as a teacher and was appointed principal in 1985 working in various communities.  He has been an active community leader, sportsman and sports administration and cultural leader who helped to preserve Dominica’s culture.

Mr. Theodore Remie was also awarded for his faithful and selfless service to Dominica in the area of community development as a counsellor from the year 1987. Through those years,  he helped with the development of his community of Thibaud as well as Mr. Julian Eusebe for his contribution to the agricultural sector in Dominica.

Several educators including Ms. Corina Laville who for  41 years displayed a high level of dedication in moulding the heart and minds of students entrusted in her care, Mr. Ian Jackson who has been driven by his passion for poetry and creative writing and has taught and inspired hundreds in English and English Literature and Mrs. Vanya Eloi an educator who taught for many years in the Eastern District and has a distinguished record for community involvement were also among those to receive the Service Medal of Honour.

Meantime, three individuals, namely, Mrs. Ursula Peter- early childhood education for over 45 years, Ms. Helen Gilbert- a community nurse since 1988 and Ms. Maria Moise, a senior nurse, were also bestowed with the long-serving award during the ceremony.

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6 Comments

  1. November 7, 2022

    When rogues and vagabonds fall out just men should and must get their reward. Some of the recipients were deserving of their awards, but if the highest award was bestowed upon the “senior minister” whose only criteria was insulting our female population (even going as far as to reference a sexually abused girl as a “salop” papa bondie is so wee come nah.

  2. JAH KAL
    November 6, 2022

    Only in Dominica i see a photographer is in front of a president in a parade . What a shame Dominica there are a few people you give awards its mind boggling. As.trie , Donrapper, Money launderers, thats the example for us who don’t know better, or for us who know better ,or we don’t give a rat’s behind who vex get lost attitude . And to crown it up you have the man that did the worst harm to Dominica shuting it down for 47days giving the awards Charles Savarin . I hope the historian’s we have in Dominica will use 2022 to complete the history book of Dominica. I saw Rwanda in faces of those i saw receiveing those awards pure evil.

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  3. Ibo France
    November 6, 2022

    There is a famous saying: ‘One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.’ Reginald Austrie, this crude, uncouth, undeserving, foul-mouthed, despicable caricature is the rotten apple on the list of awardees.

    To award this beast-like character with the highest national award is like handing the Nobel Peace Prize to Adolf Hitler – UNTHINKABLE! But, again, with the Roosevelt maladministration, the lowest denominator among us are given regal status.

    The incumbent regime regards mediocrity, indolence, crudity, dishonesty as commendable qualities to possess. Conversely, honesty, caring, fairness, truthfulness, self I control and independence are scoffed at. The country is spiraling out of control with this tainted captain in the driver’s seat.

  4. Garçon
    November 6, 2022

    😂. I just have to laugh you know. Donald Peters being awarded. What does this man do? Go to the Dominica State College, just look around and then speak to about five students, then come back to tell whether he deserves an award.

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  5. AA
    November 5, 2022

    Congrats to all the Dominican heroes! I applaud you all for the contributions you all made for our country.

    Back in the day the awards were given out in broad day light. I would like to see this happen again. 10 AM the stands were filled and emptied again by 2 PM. Is there a way we xan go back to this. Think of those coming from far. Not only Roseau people to enjoy. Thanks

  6. The Real truth
    November 5, 2022

    The majority of those awardees are Supporter of the iniquity of Skerrit
    We all read the article of Mervin Paul on Regional Austrie. Mervin is a strong supporter of Skerrit and was deeply involved in the DLP.
    Ambrose George ask Julian Jero if he deserved it. Both Pierro and Skerrit fired him from cabinet and he is one of the main reasons why agriculture has no legs.
    Gloria Shillingford was fired by Skerrit to the point that she was fired as a candidate
    Eric George? Really? I wonder what James Anthony would say?
    Theodore Remmie aka Clovis? Clovis is not a community man and he has not been serving in the Thibaud village council since 1987. He has never contested an election! He has always brought in through back door and he was out from 1994 till Skerrit brought him in to wash dirty clothes in the council washing laundromat. Besides Clovis used the Bible to swear & lie that about Skerrit’s French birth
    The majority were Rewarded for their evil role for keeping the Evil on.

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