Dominica’s Centenarians
Dominica's Centenarians Dominica, the Nature Island of the Caribbean, is gaining recognition as a modern day “Fountain of Youth.” The island was home to Elizabeth “Ma Pampo” Israel who died in October 2003 at the age of 128. At the time, she was considered by many to...
Cricket
Cricket Cricket for beginners One of Dominica’s national sports, cricket can be confusing to the novice. Here we explain the ins, outs, and the innings. Dominica’s Windsor Park Stadium has been host to a number of first-class cricket matches including Test...
Dominica’s Independence Celebrations
IndependenceDominica’s Independence Celebrations Weather Wildlife Geology History Learn Dominica’s Independence Celebrations! On November 3rd, 1978, Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain and became an independent republic within the...
Carnival Through the Years
Mas Domnik A History of Dominica's Carnival Dominica’s Carnival Carnival ‘How To’ Guide Carnival Calendar Carnival Traditions CALYPSO! Carnival Winners Carnival Perspective (1998) A look at the history of Dominica’s Carnival through the years...
Carnival Traditions
Carnival Traditions Traditional Mas: Dominica Style Dominica’s Carnival Carnival ‘How To’ Guide Carnival Calendar Carnival Traditions CALYPSO! Carnival Winners Carnival Perspective (1998) Mas Domnik Carnival Traditions in Dominica Carnival in...
Kalinago People
The Kalinago People All about Dominica’s first settlers and early inhabitants Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest A Brief History In 1493, as Christopher Columbus sailed along...
Creole “Kwéyòl” Language
Kweyol Language A look at typical kweyol words and phrases used in Dominica National Pledge National Bird National Flower National Anthem National Flag Coat of Arms Traditional Dress Traditional Dance Bon Jounen Kwéyòl! 29 October 2021 In this page we would like to...
Traditional Dance
Traditional Dance About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language This section features articles and illustrations by local historians. It also contains excerpts from ‘Our Island Culture’ by...
Traditional Dress
National Dress About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language History of the Wob Dwiyèt (Robe Douillete) in Dominica Nothing seems to impress visitors to our island so much as the sight...
National Symbols
National Symbols About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Dominica’s National Symbols The symbols of Dominica capture the island’s natural beauty and the essence of her people. Each...
History
Columbus sighted the island on Sunday, November 3, 1493, but the island had been inhabited by Kalinago (previously known as the ‘Caribs’ from around 1000 AD). They gave the island the name Waitukubuli which meant ‘Tall is her body’… read more