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We announce the death of Sindy Vidal Stevens of St. Joseph, better known as Bolombay, whoresided in Picard, Portsmouth. ...
08/06/2026

We announce the death of Sindy Vidal Stevens of St. Joseph, better known as Bolombay, who
resided in Picard, Portsmouth. Born February 26th, 1965, and died on Sunday 24th May 2026

She left to mourn:
Husband:
● Renneth Stevens

Children:
● Renndy, Rennedy, Rennick, Renver, and Rennon Stevens

Grand Children:
● Ayah, Aniya, Amaree Stevens

Mother:
● Rebecca Vidal in Massachusetts

Sisters:
● Megan Scotland
● Wendy Vidal Brade in USA
● Gerardine Leslie in St. Martin
● Josephine Vidal
● Vilna Stevenson
● Alex Vidal in New York
● Glenda in St. Maarten

Brothers:
● Goddard Ravalier
● Crowford & Levan Vidal
● Albert, Glenford, Kelvin Vidal

Nieces:
● Shirmiah Brade
● Edna & Ruthia
● Deidra
● Sandra & Carille Ravalier
● Monique & Luam Stephensen
● Louise, Jeanel, Janel, Merlicia in Massachusetts

Nephews:
● Ethan Stephenson
● Kerwin, Trevan & Curvan Vidal
● Goddard Junior
● Daniel Riviere
● Michael
● Curran & Azadanni in St. Maarten
● Akid

Friends:
● Sandy and Family
● Ruthine Hunter & family
● Charmain Hector & family
● Dr. Burnette & Family
● Veda James Boland & Family
● Sister Sabrotch & family
● Pastor John Honore & Family
● Heather Baron & Family
● Neighbors of Blanca road Picard
● Ross students Trisha, Blessing, Sajun just to name a few
● And many, many more friends too numerous to mention.

Also mourning are:
● Members of the Portsmouth and St. Joseph Seventh Day Adventist Churches and the
wider S.D.A community in Dominica

Brothers in law
Raymond, Wilmoth, Joel, Daniel, Noril, Jerry, Conrad, Phillip santana

Sisters in Law
Janillia, Enna, Evenia, Theresa, Odet, F***y, Firsian, Mystrie,Vilma

Nieces in Law –
Jermainia, Dernelle, lorrence, Diamond, Jasmine
Sabrina, Goldene, Monica,Vernique, Vernell, Zawditude, Tania

Nephews in law –
Joey, Larry, Haille,Serge, Fabrice, Anthony, Conloyd

Friends Vincent, Boland family, the figaro family, Tama and family, Carbon and family,
Bardaille family, George family, Bense church and more. Master guide Fraternity, Staff and Students at P.S.S, Ederlyn Edwards & Family, Pastor Jackman & Family, ECC Pastors in Dominica & Family
Other names too numerous to mention

The funeral service will take place Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the Portsmouth Seventh Day Adventist Church at Glanvillia followed by interment at the Portsmouth Public Cemetery at Chance.

Viewing 2pm
Service start 3pm

We announce the death of Dean Reynault of Massacre
07/06/2026

We announce the death of Dean Reynault of Massacre

With heavy hearts we mourn the death of Judith Cochrane nee Parillon of Cockrane affectionately known as Didiw. She die...
06/06/2026

With heavy hearts we mourn the death of Judith Cochrane nee Parillon of Cockrane affectionately known as Didiw. She died on May 27th, 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship hospital.



She is survived by her children; Thompson, Dylan and Keiran Cochrane and adopted son Shane Cockrane,

Her mother; Rosetta Parillon

Grand Children; Tejano, Ava and Aria Cochrane. Sisters; Davina in the BVI, Rena in the USA and Lena in Dominica. Brothers; Bishop Thomas Parillon, Lennox Parillon, Jeffers L’homme and Kurt Parillon

Uncles; Hobbes, Johnathan and Timbo Jno Baptiste and Orlyn and Morrison Parillon. Aunts Ivo Jno Baptiste and Christine Nicholas.

Nieces and nephews to include, Abigail, Aliyah, Rebecca, Kezia, Joseph, Theo, Micah, Reign, J’niya, Jerlisah, Jiheela and Kenan

Cousins to Include, Leon, Orville, Beville, Forcianne, Donna, Valyn, Curlson, Carlos, Jennifer, Jaqueline, Cindy, Trina, Nick, Yannick, Yannicka, Kimon, Johanne, Renalda, Jara, Terry and Seanelle

Care taker and daughter in law Sherece

In laws; Della , Mitch, Junior, Ruth, Dr Kyra Paul

Close friends to include, Annick, Julietta and Keith, Vignette, Norma and family, Valina and family, Patricia and family, Ursula and William Sabroche, Nelson Simon and family, Aliena (dindin) Canoville and family, the Jerome family and the Cockrane community by extension

Members of her DEXIA family to include, Kishma Registe and the Roseau Market Staff, Brenda Francis, Paula Platsko, Sharon Rolle, Cathy Aubrey-Matthew, Marlene Jean Jacques other current and former DEXIA staff members

Earl George and the many vendors of the Roseau Market

Special thanks to the Lupus Foundation of Dominica, the Management and Staff of the DCFH, DEXIA and the Roseau Market Authority, and Honourable Irvin McIntyre

The funeral will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at the People’s Pentecostal Family Church, viewing at 1:30pm and funeral service at 2:pm followed by interment at the Roseau Public Cemetery

It is with profound sadness we announce the death of 94 years old John Leatham better known as Saytaylee and Zoall of Sa...
06/06/2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the death of 94 years old John Leatham better known as Saytaylee and Zoall of Salisbury, who died on May 30, 2026.

He left to mourn;

Sister: Zetma Leatham

Numerous Nieces and nephews to include:
Chrisford, Ruthine, Eutilda, Lenford, Burton, Maylene, Laura, Lyna, Trevor, Royson, Corriette, Leroy, Vylma, Kelman, lmbert, Anolda, Jerrine, Edest, Simpson, Laurina, Henry, Makinna, Toya, Lisa, Josephine, Magill, Marklyn and Mervin.

Sister-in-law: Mildred Vidal

Caregivers: Bentley, Phena and Yes We Care including Mrs Mills and Mrs Toussaint and other devoted caregivers

Other Family & Friends: Linda, Decima, Hector, Queenella, the Isidore, Vidal and Leatham families, the St Vincent De Paul Society, the community of Salisbury and others too numerous to mention.

The funeral of John Leatham will take place on Saturday June 6, 2026 at the Salisbury Roman Catholic Church. Viewing will be from 2:30pm and service from 3:00pm. Interment follows at the Salisbury Roman Catholic Cemetery.

We announce the death of Vanda Joseph age 87 of St. Joseph. He died on Wednesday 06th May, 2026.He was the husband of: G...
05/06/2026

We announce the death of Vanda Joseph age 87 of St. Joseph. He died on Wednesday 06th May, 2026.

He was the husband of: Geraldine Joseph

He was the father of: daughters- Astried Pinnard in St. Marteen, Eugenia Joseph Francis in New York, Alicia Joseph in Guadeloupe, Lilia and Vera Joseph in Guadeloupe. Sons- Francis, Vanlee, Jefferson, Kenny, Davis, Cedric and Karlon in Dominica and Vincent in Trinidad.

He will also be remembered by his:

24 grandchildren including: Talitha, La-Rein, Javed, Shernese, Shernise, Lynn, Kaywan, Brittney, Kitzwanie, Kailey, Vanesa, Gideon and Jahmali.

5 great grand children

Brothers: Edward Luke and Anglo Joseph

Sisters: Christine Luke in Barbados, Decima Joseph in Angullia and Betty Lando in St. Croix.

Step children: Joanna Laurent Blaize in Dominica, Linda, Geralda and Lizzee Ravaliere in Guadeloupe and Gerald Dorival in Guadeloupe.

Son-in-law: Ronal Pinnard in St. Marteen

Sisters-in-law: Veronica, Maria and Sandra.

Brothers-in-law: Alan

Numerous nieces and nephews: Feraline, Madlen, May, Jeana, Rosie, Sylvester, Roystan, Henry, Starlin, Peter and Buffon.

Close friends: Jamus, Rosette, Sirela, Donia, Neighbors, Pastor and members of the St.Joseph, Tarrau and Salisbury Seventh Day Adventist Churches.

Relatives in Colihaut, Grandbay and Stockfarm.

The body of the late Vanda Joseph of St. Joseph can be viewed from 2:00pm on Monday 08th June, 2026 at the St. Joseph Seventh Day Adventist Church. The funeral service will take place at 2:30pm and will be followed by interment at the Seventh Day Adventist Burial Ground at Layou.

It is with profound sadness we announce the death of 82 year old Magdalene Cuffy Registe of Ma Bouche Grand Bay. She...
05/06/2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the death of 82 year old Magdalene Cuffy Registe of Ma Bouche Grand Bay. She died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on the 7th of May 2026.

She was preceded in death by her son, the late Honorable Edward Registe - former Parliamentary Representative of the Grand Bay Constituency.

She has left to mourn her Husband Mr. Clavis Registe,

Her Children-
Carlyn Registe Fevrier , Glen Registe, and Allyson Registe Andrew.

Adopted son: Dr. Andy St. Hilaire

Her Grand Children- Azari, Orren Registe and Ajani Smith

Her Sister – Annie Cuffy

Her Brother – Charles Cuffy

Nieces- Techar and Charessa

Nephews- Marvin, Robbie and Chard

Sons in Law – Norman Fevrier and Daniel Andrew

Sisters in Law- Theressa Cuffy, Emerline Brooks and Corine Nelson.

Brothers in Law- Cyril, Jerome, and Selwin Nelson

Close cousins- to include Willie Fevrier, Jean-Claude, Jacqueline, Sandra, Cathrine , Catherina, Elaine, Melanie, Watson, Felicia, Ramolda Hyacinth, Mr. and Mrs. Val Cuffy,

Caretaker- Ophelia Henry

Numerous God Children to include Dave, Ruthina and Rosalind.

Close Friends- Mariana and Amos Registe, Ellen Fabien, Seronette Bruney , Judith Israel, Celia Douglas and Lisa Lavinier.

Neighbors- Doye, Edward, Skylet, Ma Watson, Ma Rainfall, Melvin , Annie and Yvorn Mellow, Ms. Curlina, Ms. Tedora, Ms. Regina ,Ms. Catherine Mrs. Pascal, Ms. Edris Ms. Madeline and the entire neighborhood.

Specially Mentioned- Most Reverend Father Branca John, Father Daril Thomas, Monsieur William John Lewis, Father Eustus Thomas, Father Franklyn Cuffy, Father Regginal Lafleur, Father Elveau Augustine, Father Frantzo Simbert, Verdan Henderdon (Ms Phopho), Nash Mitchel, Jeanine, Karen, Alliana, Noela, Marian, Elvis, Leroy and Fitzroy Registe, Lorina Green St. Luce, Virginia Mendes, Athenia Henry , Gertrude Gregoire, Jane, Elrado Ducreay, Sevren Grell, Daniel Athanaze, Francisca Elizee, Claudia George, Helen and Shirley Mellow , Caryl Darroux, Rhoda St. John, Clifton Royer, Claudia Lavenier, Ivon and Valda George, Alvin and Daphnie Alexander, Carlton Henry, and Armour Thomas.

Specially Mentioned Dignitaries

The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica- Honorable Rosevelt Skerrit and family.
Honorable Vince Henderson and family.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Ryan Anselm and family

Specially Mentioned Families & Groups
The Cuffy , Elie, Liverpool , St. Hilaire, Eugene and Henderson families of Grand Bay. The Registe, Alexander and the Henderson families of Pichelin .The Registe and Alexander family in Canada. The general communities of Grand Bay and Pichelin with special mention of the past students of the Grand Bay and Pichelin Primary Schools.
The Cardiology Department of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital especially Dr. Rachel Andrew.
The Grand Bay Healthcare Team.
The Past and present Members of the Dominica and Grand Bay Girl Guide Units.
Members of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lay Associates and Eucharistic Ministers. Members of the Alexandrite Prayer Group. The Catholic Charismatic Movement.

The celebration of life and transition of Magdalene Registe will be held on June 5th , 2026.

Viewing – 2pm at the Sacred Space of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Grand Bay.

Celebration of Life Mass – 3pm followed by internment at the Grand Bay Catholic Cemetery.

Thank You message from the family of the late Algernon Charter.
03/06/2026

Thank You message from the family of the late Algernon Charter.

We announce the death of Norwell Georges better known as “Noy” age 87 of St. Joseph who resided is River Estate. He died...
02/06/2026

We announce the death of Norwell Georges better known as “Noy” age 87 of St. Joseph who resided is River Estate. He died on Thursday 7th May, 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.


He was the father of: Trevor Georges.

He will also be remembered by his:

Brothers: Hamil, Harry, Winston, and Bernard Georges.

Sisters: Florence and Elenore.

Brother-in-Law: Leroy Phillip

Sisters-in-Law: Orelia, Jessica, Phyllis, Suzanne, and Ann Georges.

Special Niece Lucia Xavier

Nieces: Maria, Irene, Greta, Shenell, Sherril, Veronica, Patrica, Gloria, Vinsian, Frisian, Pat, and Marilyn.

Nephews: Iva, Roy, Bernard, Peter, Melvin, Andy, Gilson, Cotton and Dr. Cletus Georges


Special Nephew in Law: Evanson Xavier

Great Grand Nieces and Nephews too Numerous to mention

Care Takers: Gems Retirement Home-Nurse Timothy Jean and Staff

Cousins: Children of the late Magritan Underwood, Ines Jno-Charles, Dolen Vidal, Shelford Casimir, and Austin Casimir

Close Family and Friends: The Georges Family of Mahaut, Marie Brown and Family in Mero, Vidal Family in St. Joseph and Salisbury, Baptiste Family in St. Joseph, Ferrol Family in Paix Bouche, Lucky and Monica, Sandra, Andrea, Alex, Lauren, Nita, Beno, Morrow, River Estate Neighbors, St. Joseph 7th day Adventist Church, St. Joseph Gas Station and St. Joseph Domino Crew.

Other relatives and Friends too numerous to mention

The body of late Norwell Georges of St. Joseph can be viewed from 2:30p.m. on Sunday 7th June 2026 at the St. Joseph Seventh Day Adventist Church. The funeral service will take place at 3:00 p.m. followed by the interment at the Layou Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery.

We announce the death of 82-year-old Frederick Toussaint of Dubique, who resided in grand bay. He died on Thursday 07th ...
26/05/2026

We announce the death of 82-year-old Frederick Toussaint of Dubique, who resided in grand bay. He died on Thursday 07th May 2026 In Grandbay.

Left to mourn:

8 children

33 grandchildren

26 great grandchildren

2 sisters

Many nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention.

Friends including Mc Lean Jno Rose, Justina Charles, Armour Thomas and Tita. Other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention.

The funeral of the late Frederick Toussaint will be held on Friday 29th May 2026 at 3:00 p.m., at the St. Patrick’s Sacred Space, Grandbay. Followed by interment at the Grand Bay Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Services.

We announce the death of Minetta Egnisha Harper Stevens age 79 of Marigot. She died on Saturday, April 25 th, 2026.She i...
24/05/2026

We announce the death of Minetta Egnisha Harper Stevens age 79 of Marigot. She died on Saturday, April 25 th, 2026.

She is survived by:
Husband: Williamson “Walsam” Stevens

Children:
Sandra Sinclair
Carl, Stephenson “Danny and Williamson Stevens
Corine Baye
Lucy Stevens Oldacre

Grandchildren:
Tisha Richards
Kyle Joseph
Preston Baye
Dion & Cyan Nelson
Adrien and Amina Oldacre
Willma, Rema, Allisa, Nyanna, Carlson, Carley and Carlene Stevens

Great Grandchildren:
Anniyah, Keon, Layla, Quinton and Mc’Kai

Sisters:
Marylou Joseph
Glenda Tyson
Vilna Henry
Agones Harper Andre’

Brothers:
Austin, Holland, Kelbert, Dale, Ronnie and Welborn Harper

Sons in Law:
Norman Sinclair
Abashai Oldacre


Daughters in Law:
Connie and Merlene Stevens

In Laws, including:
Ashworth Henry
Jonathan and Robertson Stevens
Lazarus Bannis
Heygan George
Bobby Ellis
Quam Sanderson
Josephine, Marketta & Tessa Harper
Gracelyn Alfred
Cilma Robinson
Gladys Pryer
Mayie James
Elhadji Nguer
Warren Richards
Jamaar Smith
Ardel & Lynna James
Keith Beckwith
Harry Piper II

Aunts:
Esther, Vena, Janet, Silda, Cynthia and their families

Uncles:
Carty, Nigel, Fedro, John & their families

Nieces, nephews and their families including:
Vanier, Natasha, Shawana, Nastassja, Melissa, Melica, Kristen, Danae, Kerlene, Brie, Natasjia, Lyneisha, Emery, Elana, Justus, Ingrid, Alex, Keisha, Kimorah, Kelcey, Tisha, Yakida, Chloe, Lincoln, Brendon, Holland Jr, Patrick, Elijah, Eshawn, Keishaw, Ehrlich, Clayton, Besta & Levi, Family of deceased Enna Harper Wallace, McClemman Harper, and Hanford Harper.



Cousins and their families, including:
Melvin, Henrison, Anne, Adelbert, Meldora, Orville, Julia, Priscilla, Duane, Carissa, Sabina, Crephenia, Sirleama (Sally), Namene, Caryl, Callian, Rosa, Ruth, Sana, Monique, Andy, Carlene, Ruth, Crawford, Honica, Lenore, Maria, Albert and Valerie.

Neighbors and friends including:
Reynoldson, Roma, Vena, Haze, Webster, Patsy, John, Gloria, Ms Neve, Peter, Elenora, Curvin, Maslyn & Sirleama (Sally)

The Marigot Methodist; New Day Fellowship; and Christian Union Church Families; and Marigot Community
And many others too numerous to mention.
Special thanks to:
Dr. Robertson Thomas of Rapha Medical Center
Dr. Esther & Staff of Sterei Petra Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center
June Anthony & The Staff of Peaceful Haven Elderly Care & Services.

She was preceded in death by:

Her daughter Rena Stevens

Her sisters Lana Harper Bannis & Enna Harper Wallace

Her brothers Silas Harper, McClemman Harper, Hanford Harper

Her parents, Georgianna Matilda Harper & John Harper

Her Grandmother, Lucy Evans

Her Aunts Valentine James, Agatine James, Rosa James, Seppie James Viville

Her Uncles Henry James, Jona James, Wicliff James, Edward James

The viewing and homegoing service for the late Minetta Egnisha Stevens will take
place on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12 p.m. at the Zion Methodist Church, Marigot
Interment - Zion Methodist Cemetery.

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