Healthy Living, Local Products, Nature & Animals
Dominica’s Bee Keepers Stakeholders Conference took place at the Prevo Cinemall in Roseau, Dominica on 24th July 2018. The turnout was tremendous: the room was filled with professional Bee Keepers, hobbyists and honey-lovers who came to hear the state of the Bee...
Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Dominica Art, Events, Jazz 'n Creole
Art, music and tradition are showcased throughout the year in Dominica, but during the months of May and June, it’s a time for everyone to immerse themselves in this scene! You can find an array of events involving theatrical and dance performances, concerts,...
Arts & Entertainment, Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Dominica
Dominica’s Opening Parade for Carnival 2017 today was filled with energy! Many bands participated in this warm-up to Mas Domnik 2017. Everyone – participants and bystanders alike – enjoyed the festive experience of traditional ‘old time’...
Green Living, Healthy Living, Local Products
Looking for a great last-minute Holiday Gift? Natural Soap Bundles from Dominca. Try these locally made soap bundles from Nature’s Caress. There’s a package to suit every Mood! Each Specialty Soap Bundle comes with a Body Oil and Two Soaps. Choose from one of five...
Books, Caribbean Folk Tales, Culture & Heritage, In the News
~ Folk Tales from Dominica ~ Two FANTASTIC New Books! Before the electronic age, do you remember gathering under the breadfruit tree at night, listening to Granny tell tales about the soukouyan and lougawou? Roy Sanford and Jeno Jacob sure do… and they want to share...
World Creole Music Festival
“WOW!” That is how I’d sum up Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival this year. The 19th annual event was a visual extravaganza by both local and international artists, adding just that extra touch to the outstanding performances by all the bands. After Three Days of...
Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica Art, Independence, Local Products, National Symbols
During Independence and Creole Season you’ll often spot both women and men walking through Roseau wearing beautiful “chapo pay” (straw hats). These hats are not only practical in that they give much-needed shade from the tropical sun, but they support the local...
Culture & Heritage, Independence, National Symbols
Traditional Dress in Dominica October is one of the best months to visit Dominica, because our culture is on display everywhere. Throughout the month, Fridays are designated as “Creole Dress” Day (Had Kwéyòl). On the Fridays leading up to Creole Day (the last Friday...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence, National Symbols
Dominica’s National Emblems: Coat of Arms According to Dr. Lennox Honychurch, Dominica’s Coat of Arms was designed in 1960 by three people: First Chief Minister of Dominica Franklin A. Baron British Administrator of Dominica, Colonel Alec Lovelace Eleanor Lovelace,...
