Dominica PM pledges support for annual literary festival
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| Published on Saturday, August 30, 2008 |
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ROSEAU, Dominica: Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit has pledged his government’s support for making the Nature Island Literary Festival and Book Fair an annual event.
The Prime Minister gave that commitment at the glittering opening ceremony of Dominica’s first Literary Festival and Book Fair, which took place on August 8th 2008 at the UWI open campus in Roseau.
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| Head of State at the annual book fair |
The Festival was described as a resounding success both by the organisers of the event and by the patrons who turned out in large numbers over the two days to witness the sometimes spellbinding event.
It was a flagship event organised by the National Reunion Planning Committee and formed part of activities for Reunion Year 2008- the 30th Anniversary of Independence.
The activity attracted a number of cutting edge Writers and Publishers from the Caribbean and the Diaspora including the 1992 Nobel Laureate, St. Lucian, Derek Walcott, Cultural Icon, Ras Mo, Dr. Mervin Morris, Marie- Elena John, Gabriel Christian, Dr. Lennox Honychurch among others.
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| Derek Walcott with Bully at book fair |
Dr Lennox Honychurch and Dorothy Leevy showcased the work of famous Dominican writers Jean Rhys and Phyllis Shand Allfrey. Workshops on creative writing and publishing formed part of the weekend activity.
The event also presented the opportunity to many young budding poets and writers to share some of their work in the presence of a large audience.
The Festival climaxed with a vintage performance by well-known Caribbean comedian and personality, Paul Keens-Douglas.
Coordinator of the Nature Island Literary Festival and Book Fair was well known Dominican icon, Alwin Bully.
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