A Dominica-born doctor has launched a year-long campaign to raise half a million US dollars for the restoration of an earthquake-damaged church in Dominica.

The fund to restore Ss John and Lewis Church in Portsmouth, was opened with an injection of US$7500. The contribution represents part proceeds from a dinner and dance held last month, organised by Dr Montegomery Douglas.

Dr Douglas partnered with the Knights of Columbus for the April 25 event, held at Pope John Paul II Family and Youth Centre, St Joseph Church, Long Island, New York.

The event took on a distinctive Dominican feel as the island’s food was served, its music played and art exhibited. Singers and dancers from Dominica also performed for the 80-odd diners, which including Msgr William John-Lewis. (edited from The Chronicle)

Ss John and Lewis Church, Portsmouth, after the earthquake.