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9/3/2015

Helping The Island Of Dominica After Tropical Storm Erika’s Wrath

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Quick geography lesson. The Dominican Republic and Dominica are NOT one in the same. The Dominican Republic is on the island of Hispanola and is right next to Haiti. Dominica is a separate Caribbean island/country that was devastated by the wrath of tropical storm Erika on August 27th.

Dominica now lies tattered but unbowed, and needs your help. The storm caused severe flooding and mudslides and killed at least 20 people. More than 50 people are still missing.

A group of Dominican-Americans have now joined forces in an effort to help their native land, while working with the government to help rebuild shattered communities.

On today’s show we’ll talk with Pastor Cuthbert Joseph, the official spokesperson for Boston for Dominica who will discuss what happened last month and how we can help.

It’s a show where your compassion will be appreciated and welcomed.

About Dominica and How You Can Help

The Commonwealth of Dominica had a population of 72,301 at the 2014 Census. The capital is Roseau, located on the leeward side of the island.

Dominica was first discovered by the Spanish, then colonized by the French and British before finally obtaining independence in 1978. Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its unspoiled natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, and is the home of many rare plants, animals, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall occurs inland. The island has 365 rivers. The Sisserou parrot(also known as the imperial amazon), is found only on Dominica and is the island's national bird. It is featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and agriculture.

Christopher Columbus named the island after the day of the week on which he spotted it: Sunday (dies Dominica in Latin), 3 November 1493. In the hundred years following, Dominica remained isolated. It was inhabited by the Kalinago people (Island Caribs), and as European powers entered the region, more refugees settled there after being driven from surrounding islands, eventually driving the Spanish settlers away. France had a colony on Dominica for several years, importing African slaves to work on plantations, at which time the Antillean Creole language developed. France formally ceded possession of Dominica to Great Britain in 1763. Great Britain established a small colony on the island in 1805.

Britain abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1834. By 1838, Dominica became the first British Caribbean colony to have a legislature controlled by an ethnic African majority. In 1896, the United Kingdom took governmental control of Dominica, turning it into a Crown colony. More than half a century later, from 1958 to 1962, Dominica became a province of the short-lived West Indies Federation. On 3 November 1978, Dominica became an independent nation and almost immediately, a republic, as the Queen is not the head of state.
(Source: Wikipedia)

How You Can Help Dominica Following Tropical Storm Erika
Information About Dominica’s Relief Effort:

What Is Boston For Dominica?

A group of Dominicans living in Massachusetts met on Sunday night (August 23, 2015) to discuss ways we can combine our efforts to help raise funds for Dominica. We established a relief committee called Boston for Dominica in collaboration with Dominica Heritage Society of New England to mobilize and consolidate donations, solicitation efforts to organizations, corporations, businesses and individuals throughout New England.

The key items needed include: canned goods, water and medical supplies. Please find enclosed, a “Priority List” and of specific items and medical supplies urgently needed. No item is too small. Every contribution counts. All items donated will be shipped directly to the Government of Dominica.

Drop off locations:

We have two main drop-off locations

1.     Faith Christian Church, 301 Harvard Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

Contact: Pastor Cuthbert Joseph 617-416-0048

2.     Princess Hair Palace, 1876 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 0212

Main Contact persons:

For information about Boston For Dominica relief effort, please contact Terri-Anne Bynoe, President, at 940-224 -3751 or [email protected]

For Financial Contributions please contact:
Treasurer: Jean Etienne at 781-454-7544 or [email protected]

For regular updates, please go and "like" our Facebook Page at:
https://www.facebook.com/BostonForDominica

How To Donate?

We are focusing on the priority lists published by the Government of Dominica (http://www.opm.gov.dm/); these include medical supplies, canned goods, water, blankets, others (http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1091; http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1088)

We are asking all donations to Beware of potential donation scams.” The donations options listed below are trusted and verified. They are the official donations options available with account numbers and swift codes for WIRE TRANSFER. Please verify account numbers

Official Government Donation Options

The Government has also endorsed these two GoFundMe pages. GoFundMe (Credit Card) Option Endorsed by the Government of Dominica. (http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1106)

1.     T.S. Erika Relief Fund for Dominica

2.     Dominica-TS Erika Disaster Relief

Bank Wire Transfer Options

Information From (http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1058)

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has established an account at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to receive contributions in support of its recovery and reconstruction efforts following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika.

The account details are as follows based on currency of donation:

For United States Dollars (USD) Donations

Federal Reserve Bank (NY)
SWIFT: FRNYUS33
ECCB’s account number at the FED: 021083695
FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005

For British Pound Sterling (GBP) Donations

Bank of England
SWIFT: BKENGB2L
ECCB’s account number at Bank of England: 40920003
FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005

For EURO Donations

Deutsche Bank, Frankfurt
SWIFT: DEUTDEFF
Favour: Crown Agents Bank
SWIFT: CRASGB2L
Account No: 9608217
IBAN: DE35500700100960821700
ECCB’s Account Number at Crown Agents: 33792403
FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005

For Canadian Dollars (CAD) Donations

Bank of Canada
SWIFT: BCANCAW2
ECCB’s account number at Bank of Canada: 30641-1
FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005

For Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) Donations

ECCB: ECCBKNSK
Government of Dominica BIC code GVDMDMDM
For Government of Dominica call account 310301005

Government of Dominica Development Aid Account
Account Number. 11500272
National Bank of Dominica
64 Hillsborough Street
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica

SWIFT CODE NCDMDMDM

Info about the storm:

The Commonwealth of Dominica was severely impacted by Tropical Storm Erika on Thursday, August 27, 2015. As a consequence, the island experienced continuous rainfall measuring 10 inches over a 6-hour period.

This resulted in cresting of rivers and ravines, and extensive damage causing loss of life and displacement of hundreds of residents. There was also severe damage to our infrastructure: the Douglas-Charles Airport, the road networks, electricity, water, and telecommunication services were affected.

The Government of Dominica and its regional and International partners, public and private sector and civil society, are fully engaged in the immediate response and on-going recovery efforts.

After broad consultation and advice from the Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Management, the government has declared the following locations as Special Disaster Areas:

1.     Bath Estate (Paradise Valley)

2.     Dubique

3.     Petite Savanne

4.     Campbell

5.     Coulibistrie

6.     Pichelin

7.     Petite Soufriere

8.     Good Hope

9.     San Sauveur

This declaration was deemed necessary in light of the severity in the loss of life and damage to property and the need for focused response, rehabilitation, and recovery.

What is needed?

*PLEASE CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE ON ALL FOODS AND MEDICINES. PLEASE DO NOT SEND FOOD/MEDICINE THAT HAS EXPIRED DATES.

Food and Medicine ·

Clean containers for water

·       At least 5 gallons of water per person (which should be enough to last 3 to 5 days)

·       A 3 to 5 day supply of food that doesn’t go bad (like canned food such as Vienna Sausage, corned beef, tuna etc.)

Baby food or formula

Prescription medicines

Gently Used Clothing--FOR A WARM CLIMATE!!!

canned tuna
canned chicken
canned beef stews
canned salmon
bean soups
canned or dried beans
baked beans
canned chili
peanut butter
canned nuts
infant formula
nonfat dry milk
evaporated milk
instant breakfast drinks
shelf-stable (UHT) milk (small boxes)*
rice and rice mixes
canned pastas
noodle mixes
dry noodles and pastas
macaroni and cheese mix
cold cereals
bran cereal
shredded wheat
infant cereal
hot cereal mixes
oatmeal
bread, muffin, and pancake mixes
whole-grain crackers
granola bars, power bars, energy bars
graham crackers
flour

*Multivitamins

**CAN OPENER***

Safety Items

First aid kit and instructions

Battery-powered radio

Flashlights

Extra batteries

Sleeping bags or extra blankets

Supplies to make drinking water safe (like iodine tablets or chlorine bleach)

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5/29/2014

Summers On Martha’s Vineyard with Kevin Parham

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New author Kevin Parham has collapsed a lifetime of summer memories into one remarkable book titled The Vineyard We Knew: A Recollection of Summers on Martha’s Vineyard. The unheated small cottage his grandmother acquired would become a place of summer refuge for Kevin and his extended family for decades. Now he has done what most people only talk about doing: Kevin has published a new book about his summer adventures on this celebrated Massachusetts island.

Before President Bill Clinton’s summer vacations...before President Barack Obama’s summer vacation...there were Kevin Parham’s summer vacations on the “Vineyard.” We’ll talk to Kevin on today’s show and preview what millions will experience from Gay Head to Edgartown to the Inkwell straight through Labor Day.

It’s all about Martha’s Vineyard on today’s edition of Focus On Empowerment.

Purchase Kevin's book at www.thevineyardweknew.com

From Wikipedia:

Martha's Vineyard (Wampanoag: Noepe) is an island located south of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, known for being an affluent summer colony. It includes the smaller Chappaquiddick Island, which until 2007 was part of the same land mass before becoming detached by a storm.

Often called just "The Vineyard," the island has a land area of 100 square miles (260 km2). It is the 58th largest island in the United States and the third largest on the East Coast of the United States. It is also the largest island not connected to mainland by a bridge or tunnel on the East Coast of the United States.

It is located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as a part of Dukes County, which also includes Cuttyhunk, as well as the island of Nomans Land, which is a US Wildlife preserve, and was a US Naval practice bombing range until 1996. The Vineyard was also home to one of the earliest known deaf communities in the United States; consequently, a special sign language, Martha's Vineyard Sign Language (MVSL), developed on the island.

The 2010 census reported a year-round population of 16,535 residents; however, the summer population can swell to more than 100,000 people. About 56% of the Vineyard’s 14,621 homes are seasonally occupied.

Martha's Vineyard is primarily known as a summer colony, and is accessible only by boat and air. However, its year-round population has grown considerably since the 1960s.

A study by the Martha's Vineyard Commission found that the cost of living on the island is 60 percent higher than the national average and housing prices are 96 percent higher. A study of housing needs by the Commission found that the average weekly wage on Martha's Vineyard was “71 per cent of the state average, the median home price was 54 per cent above the state’s and the median rent exceeded the state’s by 17 per cent.”

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