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Recent photo of Celina George<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another person in Dominica has reached triple digits. Mrs. Celina George (n\u00e9e Baptiste), of Goodwill, is celebrating her 100th birthday today Saturday.<\/p>\n

She is the 26th centenarian currently living in Dominica and was brought up on Tranto Estate in Castle Bruce.<\/p>\n

Tranto was a working estate and produce from it were brought to Roseau by boat.<\/p>\n

\u201cI used to ride our horse called Sultan when I was older, to neighbouring villages, and to church in San Sauver,\u201d Celina recalled.<\/p>\n

Celina, the eldest of 4 children said life growing up there was quite different than today.<\/p>\n

She said diet and exercise may be attributed to her longevity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI mainly grew up on a diet of fish, and organic food that we grew on the estate. There was a great sense of community, with everyone sharing and supporting each other. We used to walk to Roseau from Castle Bruce, which took an entire day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She believes that her faith and the fact that she does not hold grudges also contributed to her long life. \u201cLet it go!\u201d is her advice to others.<\/p>\n

The elderly woman still maintains her good sense of humour, which she claimed that was always part of her character.<\/p>\n

But Celina did not spend all her days in Dominica. She migrated to the United Kingdom (UK) in 1956, which she saw as an opportunity for adventure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe UK wanted people from the Caribbean and beyond, to come and work to help to rebuild the country after the Second World War. About a quarter of Dominica\u2019s population migrated to the UK in the 1950\u2019s and 60\u2019s, including many of my relatives and friends,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

Celina got married in the UK, and had 3 children.\u00a0Presently she has 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren.<\/p>\n

Despite her life abroad, Celina said Dominica was always on the forefront of her mind, as she lived there for periods of time in the 1960\u2019s, 70\u2019s, 80\u2019s and early 90\u2019s.<\/p>\n

She returned for good in 2012.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite living in the UK for many years, I have always loved Dominica. It is wonderful to be home,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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