Dominica Diaspora Connection (DDC)

This initiative was established by the Discover Dominica Authorities (DDA) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country’s independence and recognise the contribution that Dominicans living abroad have made to their home country. The DDC is an open membership group for Dominicans in the diaspora. Members receive special benefits and information on cultural and national development, airline and accommodation specials, recognition and rewards for contribution to the national economy, and assistance in travel for members’ groups visiting from their country of residence. To launch this initiative, the DDA conducted the Distinguished Dominicans activity featuring members of the diaspora community in social media channels. In addition, the ‘First Forty’ awards rewarded the first forty diaspora members to arrive to Dominica in November with commemorative gifts and the ‘Bring Home a Friend Campaign’ awarded a special prize to individuals who sent or brought the most friends to Dominica between October 2018 and March 2019.