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,...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence, National Symbols
The National Bird of Dominica – The Sisserou Parrot The Sisserou, Amazona imperialis, is Dominica’s national bird and the larger of the two endemic parrots in Dominica.Sisserou Parrot These precious birds are found nowhere else in the world and are found only in the...
Caribbean Music, Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence
The National Anthem of Dominica Music composed by L.M. Christian Lyrics written by W. O. M. Pond Dominica’s National Anthem was first written in 1965 as a National Song. It became the National Anthem in 1967 when Dominica achieved Associated Statehood status (1967 to...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence
No national symbol is more representative of its country than its Flag. Dominica’s Flag was originally designed in 1978 by Alwin Bully, a playwright and artist, who is now a national icon himself. Dr. Lennox Honychurch provides a brief description of the...
Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Events
Today in Roseau, the streets were filled with the sights and sounds of Carnival as the Official Opening Parade kicked off at 3 pm. Here are a few snaps to give you a taste of what’s to come for Dominica’s 2016 Carnival on February 8th and 9th. Dominica’s Carnival is...
Culture & Heritage, Independence
Of the many activities taking place over the Independence Season, the National Gala held in the Botanic Gardens is a favourite. While many of the national cultural competitions had been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Erika, this year’s event boasted one improvement –...
