06/10/2025
Rebuild Dominica Donates US$5,000 Worth of Books to the Dominica State College Library.
The Dominica State College (DSC) proudly acknowledges a generous donation to its library made through the efforts of Rebuild Dominica Inc.
This generous donor is a non-profit organization which focuses on disaster relief, sustainable development, and empowering Dominican communities, first established after the ravages of Tropical Storm Erika by Dominicans living overseas.
The organisation also works with various partners to implement renewable energy systems, promote sustainable agriculture, provide educational scholarships, and support communities with funds and resources.
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, an official handing over ceremony was held to formally recognize the book donation.
The contribution, valued at US$5,000, consists of a wide range of books that will significantly enhance the College’s library collection and academic resources.
The donation includes an impressive mix of fiction and non-fiction titles, novels, and historical works focusing on Dominican and West Indian heritage, as well as publications by local authors
Gabriel Christian and Justice Dr.Irving Andre through Pont Casse Press.
These resources are expected to strengthen students’ access to diverse literature, encourage research and reading, and support the College’s ongoing commitment to cultural and intellectual growth.
Present at the handing-over ceremony were members of staff, students, and special guests, including Miss Trudy Christian, Officer in Charge at the Office of the President, and Miss Jacqueline Royer, Library Director of the Dominica State College and (virtually) Mrs Joan Christian of Rebuild Dominica.
In expressing her appreciation, Miss Royer extended heartfelt thanks to Rebuild Dominica for their thoughtful and impactful contribution, noting that such partnerships play a vital role in
fostering academic excellence and community development, and encouraging further collaboration to improve the library’s technological resources.
The Dominica State College conveys its deepest gratitude to Rebuild Dominica for this beyondkind gesture, which reaffirms the organization’s enduring support for education and nationbuilding in Dominica.