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Legitimizing Creole: From the Margins to the Heart of Education

In a powerful address during the National Creole Language Consultation, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education delivered a message that will be remembered as a cultural turning point. With conviction and clarity, she reaffirmed the government's commitment to bringing Kwéyòl (Creole) into the nation's classrooms—not as a novelty, but as a legitimate language of identity, education, and development...............

Treneese Hamilton Shines at the 2025 PanAm Junior Games

Dominica is firmly establishing itself as a rising powerhouse in the field events. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Thea Lafond made history by winning gold in the triple jump, becoming the island's first-ever Olympic medalist. Now, just a year later, the spotlight shifts to another Dominican star — Treneese Hamilton.

Creole Heartbeat proudly announces the release of Issue #3 of its celebrated newsletter, a dynamic edition dedicated to embracing identity, honoring heritage, and showcasing the vibrant pulse of Dominican and Creole culture. Available now in print and online at www.creoleheartbeat.com, this latest issue takes readers on a powerful journey through history, music, and community achievements. 

The Caribbean's cultural heartbeat will be in full swing on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, when CARIFESTA XV hosts its Jazz & World Beat Super Concert at the Richard Stoute Amphitheatre, National Botanical Gardens. Among the star-studded lineup, one name stands out proudly for Dominica—Michele Henderson, Dominica's Princess of Song.

Dominica continues to shine on the regional cricket stage as young talent Earsinho Fontaine has received his first call-up to the prestigious West Indies Under-19 team. The 17-year-old rising star will join the regional squad as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in a developmental series in Antigua later this month.

The Nature Island is celebrating another proud sporting moment as the Dominica Under-14 Girls Football Team has stormed into the semi-finals of the 2025 CFU U14 Challenge Series. The young ladies showed dominance and teamwork, finishing at the top of Group A, Tier II, with a perfect record.

This August, Barbados will become the cultural heartbeat of the Caribbean as CARIFESTA XV brings together some of the region's most exciting performers, thinkers, and creators. Under the theme Caribbean Roots – Global Excellence, the festival will showcase music, art, theatre, and dialogue that reflect the Caribbean's diversity and innovation. 

Dominica is ready to make waves with the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Dominica Poker Run, set for Sunday, August 24, 2025. This one-of-a-kind event blends the thrill of a poker game with a coastal adventure, offering participants an unforgettable experience across six exciting stops. With live entertainment, vibrant culture, and a grand prize of $10,000, this year's Poker Run promises to be bigger and better than ever.