In a historic ceremony held at the Barana Aute in the Kalinago Territory on September 11th 2024, Anette Sanford was officially sworn in as the first female Kalinago Chief in nearly four centuries. This landmark event, which also saw the induction of her new council members, marks a turning point in the leadership of the indigenous Kalinago people of Dominica.
Fenella Wenham Sheppard's inspiring journey from a dedicated educator to a prominent political figure in Portsmouth, Dominica, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to public service and community development.