Jupiter & Venus Dance in the Skies Over Dominica

Many of us having been looking up into the night sky during the past week and wondering about those two bright stars twinkling around the moon.  Satellites? A space station? I’ve heard many theories. But just yesterday I found out that they are, in fact, two of...

The Great Sea Lion Escapade

As many of you know, about 2 weeks ago Dominica had the good fortune to provide sanctuary to a sea lion that had escaped from the island of St. Kitts during Hurricane Omar. Below is a first-hand account of the event, accompanied by photos. Thanks go to Erick Thomas...

Sisserou Flies into Dominica – A New Airline Dawns!

The Hon. Ian Douglas (Minister for Tourism, Aviation & Legal Affairs) announced today that a new airline will be flying into Dominica. Sisserou Airways will fly to Dominica from regional hubs such as St. Martin, Barbados and St. Thomas. This will improve air...

Caribbean Crazy for Obama!

Tuesday’s election in the USA is still reverberating throughout the Caribbean region.  It seems as if everyone has taken personal pride in Mr. Obama’s successful run for the US Presidency. And why not? He has inspired people from all races, all...

Usain Bolt Coming to Dominica?

Great news! Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, may be visiting Dominica during our Reunion 2008 Independence Celebrations later this month. Apparently, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit invited Mr. Bolt to come to Dominica for the World Creole Music Festival...

Minister of Tourism – Newest Diver in Dominica!

The Hon. Ian Douglas is Dominica’s first-ever Minister of Tourism to become a Certified Scuba Diver. After participating in Dive Fest 2008’s “Discover Scuba Diving” program, the Minister was so taken with Dominica’s underwater world that...