Green Living, Healthy Living, Local Products
Looking for a great last-minute Holiday Gift? Natural Soap Bundles from Dominca. Try these locally made soap bundles from Nature’s Caress. There’s a package to suit every Mood! Each Specialty Soap Bundle comes with a Body Oil and Two Soaps. Choose from one of five...
Books, Caribbean Folk Tales, Culture & Heritage, In the News
~ Folk Tales from Dominica ~ Two FANTASTIC New Books! Before the electronic age, do you remember gathering under the breadfruit tree at night, listening to Granny tell tales about the soukouyan and lougawou? Roy Sanford and Jeno Jacob sure do… and they want to share...
World Creole Music Festival
“WOW!” That is how I’d sum up Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival this year. The 19th annual event was a visual extravaganza by both local and international artists, adding just that extra touch to the outstanding performances by all the bands. After Three Days of...
Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica Art, Independence, Local Products, National Symbols
During Independence and Creole Season you’ll often spot both women and men walking through Roseau wearing beautiful “chapo pay” (straw hats). These hats are not only practical in that they give much-needed shade from the tropical sun, but they support the local...
Culture & Heritage, Independence, National Symbols
Traditional Dress in Dominica October is one of the best months to visit Dominica, because our culture is on display everywhere. Throughout the month, Fridays are designated as “Creole Dress” Day (Had Kwéyòl). On the Fridays leading up to Creole Day (the last Friday...
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...
Arts & Entertainment, Books
The launch of “A Face in the River” — a Romance/Adventure novel by Kris Simelda — was held at Romance Cafe on Mero Beach this past Saturday, Jan 23rd, 2016. It was a wonderful celebration, featuring music by jazz musician Jussi Paavola, delicious refreshments,...
