The Dominica Story A History of the Island by Lennox Honychurch The definitive history of the island by the definitive local historian. The recent revision brings it right up to date. The book is available from local bookstores for about EC$40 otherwise click here to...
A Rum site A look at the many faces of Rum Mention the Caribbean to people and many will think of sun, sand, sea and…rum. Rum Punch, Rum and Coke, Bacardi… Live in the Caribbean and it’s just there – cheap and ubiquitous. This site is dedicated to, and will...
Mountain Dew Known as "Wa Bio" in Dominica, 'moonshine' rum has been produced as long as anyone can remember. It is part of a cultural tradition, a fine art passed on from generation to generation. The Process The Still is often hidden deep within the bush. Yeast,...
Birds of Dominica Wildlife Crapaud Sea Turtles Whales & Dolphins Birds Dominica’s natural charms make her a perfect place for bird watching. Her rugged but lush high mountain terrain gives way to tropical forest, gently sloping downward to bush and drier...
Waitukubuli National Trail “Discover Nature for Heritage Development” Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Getting Around The Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT) is a first of it’s kind – a long distance hiking trail in...
Portsmouth and the Northwest Dominica’s second city is Portsmouth Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest Portsmouth & the Northwest RegionCommunities of Picard, Portsmouth, Tanetane,...
Soufriere & Scott's Head Marine Reserve Scuba Dive & Snorkel Dive Operators Dive Sites Dive Fest Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve Whale & Dolphin Watching The Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve (SSMR) is located on the south-western...
Sea Turtles of Dominica Wildlife Crapaud Sea Turtles Whales & Dolphins Birds Dominica is ideal for observing three types of globally endangered sea turtles that nest on its beaches. Leatherbacks come ashore to lay their eggs between March and August. Hawksbills...
Whales & Dolphinsof Dominica’s Waters Scuba Dive & Snorkel Dive Operators Dive Sites Dive Fest Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve Whale & Dolphin Watching Known as the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean, Dominica boasts a 90% success...
Canyoning & Water Adventure Scuba Dive & Snorkel Dive Operators Dive Sites Dive Fest Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve Whale & Dolphin Watching Rivers, Valleys, Ocean and Sea - with so much water in and around Dominica, there is much to do....
Spas & Hot Springs Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Getting Around Dominica’s Hot Pools, Spas & Springs With the highest concentration of dormant volcanoes in the world, it comes as no surprise that Dominica has a...
Scenic Spots on the Nature Isle Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Roseau Walking Tour Getting Around Scenic Dominica Great locations to stop and smell the roses Swimming Swimming can occur at most beaches, or really...
Waterfalls Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Getting Around Dominica’s Waterfalls Due to Dominica’s terrain and high rainfall, there are many waterfalls. Some are temporary and only occur during the wet season or in heavy...
Rivers of the Nature Isle 365 rivers... Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Roseau Walking Tour Getting Around Dominica's Rivers Clear, cool and refreshing While Dominica is known to have 365 rivers, it's not only the quantity that is...
Lakes of the Nature Isle From 'Fresh' to 'Boiling' you'll want to experience Dominica's Lakes! Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Roseau Walking Tour Getting Around Dominica's Lakes Hot or Cold? You choose! Unlike many Caribbean...
Hiking in the Nature IsleDetails about Hiking in Dominica Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Getting Around “There is only one way to understand Dominica. You have to walk across it and along it.” Alec Waugh, “Typical...
Diving in the Nature Isle Scuba and Snorkel in Dominica Scuba Dive & Snorkel Dive Operators Dive Sites Dive Fest Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve Whale & Dolphin Watching Dominica’s underwater world is as rich and varied as its topside...
Beaches of the Nature Isle Rugged sandy beaches on the eastern coast Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Roseau Walking Tour Getting Around Dominica's Beaches Where to swim, snorkel, surf, or sunbathe Dominica has a number of...
Pharcel: Runaway Slave by Alick Lazare A young slave, falsely accused of child molestation and afterwards stalked and seduced by his mistress, joins the maroons in the forested hills of Dominica and lives a life of adventure and romance among the hardy old warriors...
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...
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...
Dominica's National Pledge About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Written by Peter Israel, the national Pledge is as follows: “Before God and all mankind, I pledge allegiance to...
Dominica's National Bird The Sisserou Parrot About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Did you know? They mate for life! Once the Sisserou finds a partner, it remains with it until it’s...
Dominica's National Flower About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Dominica’s National flower the Bwa Kwaib Saninea carinalis, comes from a small deciduous tree endemic to the west coast....
Dominica's National Anthem About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Written by W.O.M Pond to music composed by L. M. Christian, Commonwealth of Dominica’s National Anthem contains three...
Dominica's Coat of Arms Dominica’s Coat of Arms is formally described as follows: “Quarterly Or and Azure a cross filled counterchanged in the first quarter on a Rocky Mount Sable a Coconut Tree fructed proper in the second a Dominica Crapaud also proper...
Dominica's Flag About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language The flag of the Commonwealth of Dominica consists of a circular emblem of red bearing a Sisserou Parrot standing on a twig encircled by...
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...
The GliGli Project The Kalinago Canoe Project (formerly the Carib Canoe Project) 'Gli Gli' is a small, aggressive hawk revered by ancient Kalinago warriors as a totemic symbol of bravery. The 'Gli Gli' project constructed a canoe from ancient design using existing...
