

The Commonwealth of Dominica celebrates its 48th anniversary of political independence from Britain on November 3, 2026, with a programme of national events under the theme of unity and resilience.

The Commonwealth of Dominica celebrates its 48th anniversary of political independence from Britain on November 3, 2026, with a programme of national events under the theme of unity and resilience.
Forty-eight years of unity and resilience. Cute. So why does the economy still hinge on CIP passports, remittances, and foreign loans? What has independence actually built that won’t wash away with the next storm or donor whim? And who is this celebration for—those still here, or the thousands who had to leave to survive?