Caribbean Music, In the News, TSErikaRecovery
Dominica Strong – Erika Relief Effort – Video Press Release – September 2015 A group of artists in Dominica came together to create and publish this wonderful song to help Dominica’s relief effort. The song was written by Carlyn Xavier Phillip...
Dominica, Getting Here, In the News, TSErikaRecovery, Weather
UPDATE: As of September 7th, the road to recovery is well underway. See Discover Dominica’s video on the status of Tourism sites. As Dominica continues on the road to recovery, efforts are being made to make travel in and out of the island as easy as possible. See...
In the News, TSErikaRecovery, Weather
The public were more on guard for Hurricane Danny than Tropical Storm Erika, which was predicted to pass over Antigua and with little to no effect on Dominica. But on the night of August 26th when the first droplets of rain landed in the mountains and cracks of...
Arts & Entertainment, Books, Literary Festival
It’s that time of year, and NILF is here! In its 7th year, the Festival has become synonymous with the first weeks in August, solidifying itself as a part of Dominican and Caribbean Literary traditions. The festival showcases a number of artists from around the...
Boiling Lake, Caribbean Hiking, Dominica, Unusual Places, What To Do
Making the trek to Dominica’s Boiling Lake is a once-in-a-lifetime experience… and when you get to do it a second, third and fourth time, it gets even better! Some favourite things about this tremendously challenging, thoroughly rewarding hike: Spending time with...
Books, Culture & Heritage
Part of Dominica’s rich heritage is the creole (kweyol, kwéyòl) language spoken by her people. Interspersed and mixed in daily English conversations, or spoken in full, creole plays a vital role in Dominica’s history and culture. Having emerged during the...
Culture & Heritage, Nature Island Challenge, Tourism, Travel
All around the world, races are designed to prove the participants’ endurance, will and stamina. And while this is not untrue of Dominica’s Nature Island Challenge, our race stands out as something different, much like the island itself. When people talk...
Arts & Entertainment, Books
“A Face in the River” is the debut novel by Kristine Simelda, an American-born writer who has lived in Dominica for the past 20 years. The book’s heroine is a twice divorced, middle-aged businesswoman, Krystal Sutherland, who is bored with her conventional...
Carnival, Culture & Heritage
Mas Domnik 2015 ~ The opening parade for Dominica’s Carnival Celebrations was held on Saturday, January 24th. It began at the Pottersville Savanah, ending on the Roseau Bayfront, with the reigning Carnival Royalty — Queen Francine and King Dice —...
