Calypso, Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Events
While Dominica’s 2013 Carnival Celebrations have come to a close, the high-flying spirit brought on by nearly two months of celebrating is still in the air. There are several aspects to Dominica’s Carnival including Calypso, Pageantry, and the Carnival...
In the News, Olympics, Sports
Dominica had two athletes competing in 2012 Summer Games, Luan Gabriel and Erison Hurtault. Luan Gabriel competed in the Women’s 200m sprint. She placed 9th with a time of 24.12 seconds, but did not advance past the first round. What an extraordinary effort for this...
Cricket, In the News, Sports, Windsor Park Stadium
Today is the last day of the 5-Day Test match between the West Indies and Australia at Windsor Park Stadium here in Roseau, Dominica. It has been a great week for cricket in Dominica… wonderful weather, historical benchmarks and record-making Test Cricket ....
Eco-Tourism, Nature & Animals, What To Do
Dominica is a “whale friendly” country that has earned the distinction of “Whale Watch Capital of the Caribbean.” Until recently, little was known about the elusive Sperm Whales that are often seen off of the west coast of Dominica. A Canadian whale biologist from...
Arts & Entertainment, Events, Literary Festival
The Nature Island Literary Festival (NILF) is almost here – mark your calendars for August 5th – 7th at UWI in Roseau. This week… Register your kids by Wednesday July 27th for the Children’s Writing Workshop which will be held on July 30th at...