Getting Here, In the News, Tourism
BVI AIRWAYS NOW SERVES DOMINICA (Roseau Dominica – June 7, 2011) On Saturday June 4, 2011, BVI Airways began service to Melville Hall Airport, Dominica (DOM) from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, Tortola, BVI (EIS) and Princess Juliana International...
Eco-Tourism, Nature & Animals, Unusual Places
Catch a breathtaking glimpse of a rare natural beauty coming out of the sea at certain times of the year. Watch in amazement as you witness one of three types of globally endangered female sea turtles laying her eggs on the Nature Island’s pristine beaches. If you’re...
Culture & Heritage, In the News
Dr. Lennox Honychurch received a tremendous honour this year when he became a 2011 Caribbean Excellence Awards Laureate. His dedication and commitment to preserving Dominica’s heritage and culture are unsurpassed. Read more online at the Trinidad & Tobago...
Green Energy, Green Living, In the News
West Indies Power (WIP) held a meeting in Soufriere Friday evening to discuss the Geothermal Project that is ongoing in the area. The upcoming phase will involve drilling a test hole to help WIP decide if there is sufficient geothermal activity to make the...
Arts & Entertainment, Carnival, Culture & Heritage
Take a moment out of your day to jump up with us! Enjoy a little bit of Dominica’s Carnival in this Costume Band, jumping up to “Worst Speaker Ever” by Calypsonian Peter Pros. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3QIQq9tnik] See the Winners of...
Arts & Entertainment, Caribbean Folk Tales, Culture & Heritage
Last Friday evening Pioneer Prep hosted its first Night of Traditions on the school grounds in Checkhall. The night was a wondrous adventure for the children who were treated to the tradition of listening to Dominica’s very own folk stories. Gathered around a...
Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Events
On Saturday afternoon the streets of Roseau came alive with the sounds of Carnival… Black Devils snapping their whips, Bwa Bwa tramping on the road, lapo kabwit, drumming, and hi-fi’s playing their favourite Calypso songs… yes, Carnival is in the...
Calypso, Culture & Heritage
It’s that time of year again. In the run up to Dominica’s Carnival Celebrations, the Calypso Season is upon us. Do you have a favourite song yet? On January 9, 2011 the Calypso Elimination Round was held at Krazy Koconuts in Castle Comfort. From a field...