The Girl Guides Association of Dominica (GGAD) has unveiled an extensive week-long program to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World Thinking Day, signaling a century of commitment to female empowerment and community service. The celebrations, scheduled from February 22-27, 2026, will engage current members across all age groups—Rainbows through Rangers—alongside alumni and the broader Dominican community.
Under the theme “100 Years of Friendship,” the association has curated a dynamic series of events that blend tradition with contemporary engagement. The festivities will commence with an official opening ceremony and mass at Roseau Cathedral on February 22nd, featuring Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, Chief Guide, alongside representatives from the Dominica National Scouts Organization. This will be followed by a ceremonial procession through the capital city.
A highlight of the centennial observance includes a panel discussion titled “A Bond That Time Couldn’t Break” at the UWI Auditorium on February 23rd. This forum will examine the transformative impact of Guiding principles on Dominican society and will be broadcast live via Facebook to ensure widespread accessibility.
Additional activities comprise National Pride Day on February 26th, where participants will proudly wear their Guide uniforms in a demonstration of collective identity, culminating in a Centenary Talent Show at St. Martin Secondary School on February 27th featuring youth performances.
Merkwan Pacquette, Public Relations Officer of GGAD, emphasized the profound significance of this milestone: “This celebration transcends organizational recognition—it honors the countless Dominican women whose character development has been fundamentally shaped by Guiding values throughout the past century.”
The association extends an open invitation to media representatives and the public to participate in recognizing this historic achievement, offering arranged interviews with key officials and youth ambassadors upon request.