As Dominica celebrated its 46th Independence Anniversary on November 3, the nation honored eighteen outstanding individuals whose dedication and achievements have left a lasting impact on their country. Leading this year’s awardees was Olympic Gold Medallist Thea Lafond-Gadson, who received Dominica’s highest award, the Dominica Award of Honour, in recognition of her historic triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Lafond-Gadson’s flawless performance in the women’s triple jump earned Dominica its first-ever Olympic medal and first gold, igniting national pride.
Several others were awarded the prestigious Sisserou Award of Honour, Dominica’s second-highest national accolade. Among them were Dr. Cyril Robinson, a dedicated dentist, the governments of the United Kingdom and Canada, and Range Developments for their invaluable contributions to Dominica.
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The Meritorious Service Awards recognized exceptional contributions across various fields, including business, education, culture, and community development.
Honorees included Cheryl Rolle for Business and Insurance, Simeon Albert for Community Development, Nigel Francis for Education and Culture, Gerald Corbette for Education, Armour Thomas, and Annette Bates for Community Development, Martin Charles for Diplomacy and Sports, Carol Severin-Abraham for Agriculture, Hudson Challenger for Education, and Catherine Janice Leighton-Armah for Diplomacy.
In addition to these, the Long Service Medals honored Courtney Challenger for Public Service and Adelina Destouche for Education, while the Services Medal of Honour for Sports was awarded to Isaac Andre.
The awards were presented by Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, at the official Independence Day ceremony at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau. This celebration not only marked the nation’s independence but also paid tribute to the exceptional men and women whose efforts continue to shape Dominica’s bright future.
