Dominica’s telecommunications leader Flow Dominica, in collaboration with Olympic gold medalist Thea Lafond-Gadson, has announced the distinguished recipients of its premier athletic scholarship initiative. The program identifies and supports exceptional student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, sporting prowess, and leadership qualities that reflect the nation’s core values of dedication and patriotic spirit.
This year’s scholarship winners, Alison Gasper of Castle Bruce Secondary School and Niola Alleyne from Wesley High School, emerged as top candidates among Dominica’s most promising young talents. Gasper has garnered recognition for her exceptional commitment to both athletic pursuits and academic excellence, while Alleyne has established herself as an emerging athletic phenomenon through demonstrated resilience and ambitious drive.
The scholarship bears the name of Thea Lafond-Gadson, who achieved historic glory at the 2024 Paris Olympics by securing Dominica’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s triple jump event. Her record-breaking performance of 15.02 meters earned her diplomatic status and national honors from the Dominican government, transforming her into an iconic figure of determination and national pride.
Established in 2025 as a cornerstone of Flow Dominica’s youth empowerment strategy, the scholarship program operates alongside the Ferdina Frampton x Flow Award and Internship initiative. According to Sharon Jemmott, Flow’s Country Manager, these programs represent “tangible manifestations of our commitment to maintaining positive momentum—not merely through our services but via transformative opportunities that create lasting impact.”
The initiative highlights Flow Dominica’s dedicated investment in educational advancement, athletic development, and community enrichment. Through its partnership with Lafond-Gadson, the company ensures emerging athletes receive essential resources and motivational support to pursue dual aspirations in academics and sports.
For recipients Gasper and Alleyne, the scholarship provides both financial assistance and validation of their persistent efforts and future potential. Their selection positions them among the island’s most gifted young prospects, equipped to perpetuate Dominica’s growing legacy of sporting excellence.