Alwin Bully
Alwin Anthony Bully (23 November 1948 – 10 March 2023) was a Dominican cultural administrator, playwright, actor and artist, who designed the national flag of Dominica. Bully was bestowed with the Sisserou Award of Honour, the nation's second highest honour, in 1985. He was responsible for establishing and developing Dominica's Department of Culture (Division of Culture) and was its first director. Viewed as being the island's "cultural icon", Bully's contributions were to arts and culture, also impacting on the areas of education and communication, and according to Dominica News Online there was no Dominican more decorated and honoured in those fields than Bully, whose influence extended to the wider Caribbean.
Alwin Bully | |
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Born | Alwin Anthony Bully 23 November 1948 Roseau, Dominica |
Died | 10 March 2023 74) Roseau, Dominica | (aged
Occupation(s) | Cultural administrator, playwright and artist |
Known for | Designer of the national flag of Dominica; |
Spouse | Anita Bully |
Parent(s) | Edna and Charles Bully |
Relatives | Cissie Caudeiron (cousin) |
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