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, Dominica, Events, In the News
SPECTACULAR OPENING PARADE EXPECTED FOR MAS DOMNIK 2016 Official Ceremony to Be Held at Windsor Park Sports Stadium Roseau, Dominica – January 14, 2016 The opening parade and official ceremony for Mas Domnik 2016 is expected to be filled with fun, color and vibrancy....
Dominica, Green Living, Healthy Living, In the News
On November 28th, 2015 Dominicans came together to recognise Climate Change as a critical issue and to discuss what can be done: “Effect the change before the change affects you!” The event took place in the Roseau Botanic Gardens and participants...
Caribbean Hiking, Dominica, In the News, TSErikaRecovery
Dominica’s Recovery Continues ~ 5th October 2015 Update An update on the status of Dominica’s hiking trails and attractions has just been released by the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA). ~ ~ ~ DOMINICA ANNOUNCES STATUS OF HIKING TRAILS Roseau, Dominica –...
