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.
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Eight years ago we waved resilience banners and swore unity would come. Nothing changed. This time the bunting is just newer.
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?
Forty-eight years of resilience, and fewer of us live here than in 1978. Selling passports keeps the lights on.
