Dominicans get boost for renewable energy

Last week’s Budget had great news for those interested in alternative energy: “Consistent with Government’s commitment to encouraging the use of alternative forms of energy, with immediate effect all duties on equipment to be used in the self-generation of...

Get Ready for DIVE FEST 2008!

It’s that time of year again. The Dominica Watersports Association launches its 2008 Dive Fest celebrations next Friday, July 11th with the famous Fort Yong Happy Hour Featuring the Swinging Stars Band. This is the warm-up for ten days of exciting diving and...

Change in price of Site Passes

The price of Site Passes, needed for visitors to access several of Dominica’s attractions, goes up July 1 2008 as follows: Site Pass tickets increase from US$2 to US$ 3 for PRE-SOLD organized tours. Site Pass Tickets to be increased from US$2 to US$5 for all...

Change in Ferry Service

L’Express des Iles would like to inform the public that for the period July 11 to August 31, 2008 on Tuesdays and Thursdays the ferry service will operate ONLY from Cabrits Portsmouth and NOT in Roseau. Schedule is as follows: Guadeloupe: Departure: 08.00 Portsmouth:...

Dominica no longer supports whaling

Our Prime Minister today announced that Dominica will not be voting with the Japanese at the upcoming International Whaling Commission annual vote on the resumption of commercial whaling. Dominica will abstain at the vote, and this is a great step in supporting our...

DHTA’s 3rd Annual Tourism Awards

The Dominica Hotel & Tourism Association’s (DHTA) Tourism Industry’s Annual Awards Dinner was held at the Fort Young Hotel on Saturday, May 31st. Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Awards: Accommodation of the Year Award – Calibishie...

Dominica’s Healing Therapies: Massage Workshop

The Learn Massage Workshop Contributed by Terri Henry & Sari Giraud-Sabatien Many of us are aware of the tremendous health benefits of receiving regular massage. As well as easing out tight muscles, massage has a beneficial effect on all of our body systems and...