The 25th annual Roosevelt ‘Rosie’ Douglas Memorial Lecture, held at the State House Conference Room, brought together prominent leaders to reflect on the enduring legacy of the late Prime Minister of Dominica, Rosie Douglas, and the progress of the Labour Party. Prime Minister of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, and Acting Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Fidel Grant, delivered insightful speeches, highlighting the resilience and achievements of Dominica despite decades of challenges. Gonsalves, the keynote speaker, emphasized Dominica’s ability to thrive despite natural disasters, economic crises, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He credited Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit for steering the nation through these adversities, urging humility and gratitude. Grant, on the other hand, underscored Douglas’s vision as the foundation of the Labour Party’s success, particularly in education and housing. He pointed to universal access to secondary education, free college tuition, and affordable housing initiatives as evidence of the current administration’s commitment to Douglas’s ideals. The event served as a platform to honor Douglas’s contributions to nation-building and the empowerment of small states, reaffirming his lasting impact on Dominica’s political and social landscape.
Rosie Douglas’ legacy lives on in Dominica’s durability, say speakers at memorial lecture
