The Dominica Cadet Corps (DCC) has launched an extensive week-long celebration commemorating its 25th anniversary since revitalization, showcasing its profound impact on youth development and national service. Running from March 22-28, 2026, the organization’s silver jubilee events demonstrate its enduring commitment to shaping young leaders through paramilitary training and community engagement.
Established over 116 years ago and reactivated in 2001, the voluntary organization has evolved into a cornerstone of youth development in the Commonwealth of Dominica. The DCC provides comprehensive training in discipline, leadership, and civic responsibility, creating transformative opportunities for young citizens seeking personal and professional growth.
The anniversary festivities commenced with a solemn church service at the Roman Catholic Church on March 22, followed by an impressive Cadet Day Parade at Saint Mary’s Academy Grounds reviewed by Her Excellency President Sylvanie Burton. The week’s agenda incorporates multifaceted activities including educational outreach programs across Central District and North East Division schools, media engagements through radio programming on Q95 and Kairi FM, and strategic meetings with national leadership.
Highlight events include courtesy calls to President Burton and Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit alongside Youth Minister Gretta Roberts on March 25-26, emphasizing the program’s governmental recognition. The celebration features Cadet Uniform Day on March 26, followed by a public parade through Roseau on March 27 accompanied by an exhibition and barbecue at Police Headquarters. The anniversary week concludes on March 28 with community-oriented activities including a car wash and bake sale, reinforcing the Corps’ commitment to public service and community integration.
This milestone celebration not only honors the DCC’s quarter-century of achievement but also strategically positions the organization for continued growth in developing disciplined, socially-conscious future leaders for Dominican society.