There are moments in a country’s history that don’t just mark time; they define it. What took place in Dublanc on June 1, 2025, was not just a rally. It was a declaration, a heartbeat, a thunderous reminder that the Dominica Labour Party is not merely a political organisation; it is the soul of a nation that refuses to rest, refuses to fracture, and refuses to be anything but forward-moving.
As thousands gathered under the setting sun and waving red flags, it became clear: this was the largest political rally in Dominica’s history, not just by crowd size but by what it stirred in the people: pride, loyalty, and unity. It was a gathering of every generation, every background, and every village, from Capuchin to Scotts Head. In every chant and every cheer was the echo of 70 years of service, sacrifice, and unmatched progress.
A Legacy Written in Action
Seventy years ago, Labour gave this country a voice. Today, it gives it a future. This is the party that built roads where there were none. That electrified villages left in darkness. That took Dominica from the ashes of Hurricane Maria and rebuilt not just infrastructure, but the very spirit of the people. Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica has become a model of resilience in the Caribbean and a respected voice in international diplomacy. From climate resilience to universal housing, Labour doesn’t just talk, it delivers.
In Dublanc, the energy was undeniable. From the stage to the streets, the people showed up not because they were told to, but because they believe. They believe in Labour. They believe in Skerrit. And they believe that no other party has earned their trust like this one.
Power with Purpose: The Rally as a Manifestation
The DLP could have held this 70th anniversary celebration anywhere. But they chose Dublanc, a village rich with political roots, rural strength, and symbolic weight. The setup rivalled any national celebration. The stage lit up not just with lights, but with legacy. From the soaring oratory of Prime Minister Skerrit to the fiery solidarity of Prime Minister Mia Mottley, every word carried the weight of history and the pulse of purpose.
Oscar George reminded the crowd that this is not a time to be complacent but to press forward. Kent Edwards and Denise Charles shared real, tangible examples of what Labour has done in health and tourism. Gregory Riviere brought the voice of the North. And Lynsia Frank, representing the youth, showed that this movement is not only grounded in the past, it is propelled by the future.
This was not a rally where speeches were filler. This was a moment where policy, passion, and performance came together to show that Labour is not preparing to lose, it is preparing to lead every single constituency. And based on what we saw, that is not just possible,it is inevitable.
The people are not fooled by whispers of “new movements” or armchair critics. They remember the roofs replaced, the roads repaired, the young people sent to university on Labour scholarships. They remember the COVID-19 Pandemic response, the hospitals, the international deals struck not just for optics, but for real benefit. That memory is not short. It is sharp. And in Dublanc, it was alive.
Labour is the People, and the People Are Ready
This rally was a statement not just to Dominica but to the region. The DLP has not weakened. It has matured. It has expanded. It has evolved into a political institution rooted in real development, not empty slogans. Mia Mottley did not just lend her voice, she echoed the truth. This administration is not accidental. It is deliberate, strategic, and still deeply connected to its base.
Critics will try to rewrite what they saw in Dublanc. But the footage doesn’t lie. The chants don’t lie. The tears in the eyes of elderly supporters, the pride in the youth dancers, the thunderous applause after each speaker, those were not stage-managed. They were genuine. They were earned.
And this is why Labour will win again.
Not because of blind loyalty, but because of proven leadership.
Not because of fear, but because of faith.
Not because Dominicans have no choice, but because Dominicans have memory.
This Is Our Moment, and We Are Not Done
The red arm of Labour does not sleep. It builds. It protects. It prepares.
And in 2025, it will not retreat. It will not apologize. It will not be silenced by bitterness or armchair cynicism.
This rally was not the end of a celebration. It was the beginning of another mandate.
So let the critics write their blogs. Let the doubters whisper. Let the bitter count numbers in empty halls.
In Dublanc, the people spoke, and they didn’t whisper.
They shouted:
WE ARE LABOUR. AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED.
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