Saturday 9 April 2011

Dominica - Leatherback Turtle Found at Beach in Marigot


This leatherback turtle was found at a beach in Marigot. Apparently it was in the process of laying eggs. The photos were taken yesterday.

According to seaturtles.org, “The largest of all sea turtles, and one of the largest reptiles on earth, the leatherback turtle ranges in size from 4-8 feet in length (1.2 – 2.4 meters) and weighs between 500-2,000 pounds (225 – 900 kg). The average adult measures in between 5-6 feet (1.5 – 1.8 m) and weighs 600-800 pounds (270 – 360 kg).”

“The oldest of all sea turtle species, it has been around for more than 150 million years! They have survived the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and have thrived until the last several decades when human interactions have taken a major toll.” cont./

Courtesy of:
Dominica News Online

Efforts Continue to Promote Dominica as a Film Destination

There continues to be efforts made on an international level to encourage the filming of documentaries and other television productions at various locations on the island.

Dominica benefitted immensely several years ago when several locations were used for the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean.

During an unofficial trip to U.S. last week, Hon. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit held talks with a major film producer based in New York.

We believe we have the experience already and therefore I had the opportunity to speak to one of the biggest producers who is based in New York to explore the possibility of having Dominica as one of his locations for future films. He has agreed to send one of his representatives to Dominica to visit the place to do some exploratory site visits and to determine whether Dominica would suit the kind of locations which he normally uses.” cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information Service (GIS)

Dominica - Drilling of Three Exploratory Geothermal Wells in the Roseau Valley to Commence Late July


The drilling of exploratory geothermal wells in the Roseau Valley is expected to commence at the end of July this year.

The contract for the over 4.5 million Euros project was signed on Wednesday, 6th April, 2011 during a ceremony at the Public Service Training Centre in Roseau.

The contract was awarded to the Iceland Drilling Company and is being funded by the Agence Francaise de Development, the European Union and the Government of Dominica.

Project Coordinator, Jason Timothy, explained that the long term objective is to confirm the nature and extent of the potential geothermal resource at various sites within the Wotten Waven area to determine the capacity of wells for sustainable commercial exploitation in generating electric power. cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information Service (GIS)

Prime Minister Skerrit says Dominica is well Poised to Export Water to the International Community


Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has told the international community that Dominica is prepared to provide water to countries around the world in need of such a valuable resource.

Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, in an interview with South-South News’ Allan Capper in New York last week, said Dominica has an abundance of water and has the capacity to export millions of water on a daily basis.

“We have the capacity to export millions of gallons of water on a daily basis. We are self-sufficient in water. There are no desalination plants in Dominica. It is purely surface water. We have millions and millions of gallons of underground water that we have not touched at all. It is there and we have the capacity to export. There are, in fact, facilities at every one of our ports in Dominica to be able to supply the ships. We supply the cruise ships with fresh water that come into the region at present and as well as the cargo vessels which pass through our parts. But in terms of selling our water to the US or the Middle East or to China, we have the capacity to do that. I believe the international community, as we have started to give attention to it, more or less looking at where are the sources of water, where are the challenges, we can see how we can work together.” cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information Service (GIS)

Thursday 7 April 2011

Dominica - 10 Best Whale Watching Destinations Around The World



Scuba divers already know this remote Caribbean island thanks to its brilliant coral reefs, magnificent sea life, and bubbling underwater hot springs. But the island recently earned a new title, of "Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean," which launched this eco-friendly destination to a whole new level. Set between Martinique and Guadeloupe, and often visited by 40-ton whales, who like to socialize, mate, and play off its shores, a boat excursion from Dominica promises a 90-percent chance of spotting one up close. The waters are particularly partial to sperm, killer (both "false killers" and orcas), and pigmy whales, which are most often seen on whale-watching adventures between late November and March. That said, many also like to hang around all year long. cont./

Courtesy of: Huff Post Travel

Dominica - Mechanisms are in High Motion for the Full Implementation of the Waitukubuli National Trail

Implementation activities on the Waitukubuli National Trail (WNTP) are now in high gear. Edison Henry, Project Manager, stated this at a press conference to discuss updates on the Waitukubuli National Trail, Monday, April 04, 2011.

Infrastructural activities include trail works, the building and erection of signs, tables, benches, shelters, segment markers and pedestrian bridges and crossings.

Funded by the European Union and the Government of Dominica, the Waitukubuli National Trail is said to be on track for its commissioning in December of 2011.

Henry says the Waitukubuli National Trail is an entity that brings the island to life.

“This trail will in fact open new avenues, new opportunities and basically give Dominicans one more thing to be happy and proud about this nation. We want to bring to your attention the completion of the trail by two (2) persons from Whales who did it in sixteen (16) days and then two of our very own, Jerry and Clement who completed the trail in six (6) days. This means the trail does exist. It is there for the enjoyment of all and I would say even now as it is being constructed. I want to continually encourage each persons to walk the trail Let us benefit from the feedback; let us benefit from how we can improve so it continues to be a beacon of economic hope for our island.” cont./

Courtesy of: Government Information Service (GIS)

Dominica - Having a Whale of a Time: Snorkelers Get Up Close & Personal With Modern Moby Dick

These stunning shots show snorkelers coming face to face with the world's largest predator, the sperm whale.

Taken by British marine biologist Arun Madisetti off Dominica in the Caribbean where he now lives, the curious whales interact with the divers, allowing them to get up close.

Hunted for their oil and demonised as savage brutes in fiction such as Herman Melville's Moby Dick, these pictures show a gentler side to one of the planet's largest mammals.

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The Commonwealth of Dominica is known regionally as the whale watching capital of the Caribbean and around 200 sperm whales are found off the coast, though they are hard to track down.

Boats use sonar and spout sightings to locate them, but it is quite rare to find them in a relaxed and playful mood, while divers only use snorkels as the air bubbles from scuba tanks disturbs them.


Mr Madisetti, 47, said: 'Taking images of any marine mammal whether for research or pleasure is usually a mixture of hours of relative boredom coupled with moments of sheer adrenaline fuelled action. cont./

Courtesy of: Mail Online

Salisbury, Dominica - Things to Look Forward To

Salisbury Reunion July 23 to August 7 2011.....BE THERE!!!!!!!!:-)







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Soufriere, Dominica

Soufriere, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

The Boiling Lake, Dominica

Freshwater Lake, Dominica

Freshwater Lake, Dominica

Boeri Lake, Dominica

Boeri Lake, Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Mother), Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Mother), Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Father), Dominica

Trafalgar Falls (Father), Dominica

Middleham Falls, Dominica

Middleham Falls, Dominica

National Park, Dominica

National Park, Dominica

Morne Trois Piton National Park

Morne Trois Piton National Park

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa Bath - Wotten Waven, Dominica

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa Bath - Wotten Waven, Dominica

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa - Wotten Waven, Dominica

'Screws' Natural Sulphur Spa - Wotten Waven, Dominica

Screw, Wotten Waven Dominica

Screw, Wotten Waven Dominica

Scotts Head, Dominica

Scotts Head, Dominica

Rock Beach - Beau Rive, Dominica

Rock Beach - Beau Rive, Dominica

Portsmouth Beach, Dominica

Portsmouth Beach, Dominica

Kalinago Barana Aute, Kalinago Territory

Kalinago Barana Aute, Kalinago Territory

Kabet 'meeting people', Kalinago Territory

Kabet 'meeting people', Kalinago Territory

Kalinago Baskets

Kalinago Baskets

Kalinago making Cassava Bread

Kalinago making Cassava Bread

Kalinago

Kalinago

Kalinago

Kalinago

East Coast, Kalinago Territory

East Coast, Kalinago Territory

L'Escalier Tete Chien, Kalinago Territory

L'Escalier Tete Chien, Kalinago Territory

St Theresa's Church, Salisbury, Dominica

St Theresa's Church, Salisbury, Dominica

Church - Soufriere, Dominica

Church - Soufriere, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cabrits National Park, Dominica

Cannons at Fort Shirley, Dominica

Cannons at Fort Shirley, Dominica

Paradise Flower, Dominica

Paradise Flower, Dominica

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Dominica

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Dominica

Large Caterpillar, Dominica

Large Caterpillar, Dominica

Sisserou Parrot, Dominica

Sisserou Parrot, Dominica

Peacock, Dominica

Peacock, Dominica

A Dominican Dish

A Dominican Dish

National Costume, Dominica

National Costume, Dominica

National Costume, Dominica

National Costume, Dominica

Mangoes & Guava

Mangoes & Guava

Kenip

Kenip

Selling flowers, Roseau Market

Selling flowers, Roseau Market

Roseau Market, Dominica

Roseau Market, Dominica

The Botanical Gardens, Dominica

The Botanical Gardens, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

Indian River, Dominica

View from room, Dominica

View from room, Dominica

Palm Line River, Dominica

Palm Line River, Dominica

Batibou Bay, Dominica

Batibou Bay, Dominica

Mountain Stream, Dominica

Mountain Stream, Dominica

Emerald Pool, Dominica

Emerald Pool, Dominica

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