Dominica gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1978, following a process of decolonization that began in 1967. Since then, Dominica has maintained a parliamentary democracy and an economy based on tourism, agriculture and financial services. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of its independence, Dominica has organized a series of cultural, sporting and civic activities that will extend throughout the month of November. teleSUR
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00:00 Welcome back.
00:01 Dominica began the celebrations for the 45th anniversary of its independence on Friday.
00:07 The anniversary is being celebrated under the motto "Anuncio el Fue" which means
00:11 "Let's Celebrate".
00:13 The celebration and season of cultural activities lasts four weeks.
00:17 The festivities celebrate music, dance, clothing and gastronomy.
00:22 The Caribbean community CARICOM highlighted in a message Dominica's leadership role
00:26 in advancing the organization's agenda and promoting regional integration by congratulating
00:32 it on the 45th anniversary of its independence.
00:37 Dominica became independent from the United Kingdom on November 3, 1978.
00:43 It has a population of around 70,000 inhabitants and an economy centered on sectors such as
00:49 tourism and agriculture.
00:51 The Prime Minister of Dominica, Bruce Buskerid, wished on the occasion a happy anniversary
00:55 of the independence.
00:57 Every day, the press and international news cause a sense of fear and uncertainty among
01:09 Caribbean people who know only too well that we are never immune to the impacts of global
01:17 events.
01:20 To successfully navigate and resist global events which threaten our growth and survival,
01:27 we must strengthen the relationships and cooperation that flow from regional bonds.
01:34 Our Caribbean brothers and sisters share a common history, unique experiences and challenges,
01:42 but with the understanding that we must work together towards a shared, common and prosperous
01:49 future.
01:53 In this context, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took to his account on social network
01:58 X to greet the brothers and sisters of Dominica.
02:01 In this way, the Venezuelan head of state highlighted the ties of friendship that bring
02:05 together Venezuelans and Dominicans and described the people of the island nation as fighting
02:11 and courageous.
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