Work at Dominica Airport Progressing Satisfactorily, Says Minister

Minister for Public Utilities, Energy and Ports, Hon. Charles Savarin has expressed his satisfaction with the progress of works at the Melville Hall Airport. The Minister made the disclosure during his latest site visit to the Melville Hall Airport last Thursday.

Goverment of the Commonwealth of Dominica

Should the OECS Include Venezuela?

A former Caribbean diplomat is urging the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to say no to a membership request by Venezuela.

Sir Ron Sanders, former Antigua Ambassador, says it would be unwise for the OECS to bring Venezuela into their group.

BBC Caribbean
BBC News Channel

Dominica - Rosalie Bay Resort Appoints Celia Roberts as GM

Celia A. Roberts has been appointed to the post of General Manager of Rosalie Bay – A Nature Resort, Dominica’s new 4-star resort opening early in 2009. A 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Roberts has experience in hotel management, human resources, tourism and business development, and marketing.

Hotel Interactive

Global Crisis Hits Caribbean Tourism

BBC Caribbean's Ken Richards interviews St Kitts Mr Skerrit.

The global financial crisis has hit hard in the Bahamas, where the popular Atlantis Resort has laid off nearly 800 workers.

BBC Caribbean

2008 Best Designer Jewelry Award WINNER... Update!!!

MyFoxLA Hot List 2008 Best Designer Jewelry WINNER...!!!


I would like to take the time to thank everyone for making us once again The Best Designer Jewelry Store in 2008. As most of you know, Tres Jolie' s goal is to bring the best, new, up-and coming jewelry and accessories designers. We offer a wide variety of price points and selection . Now that we are facing this difficult times our goal for this holiday season is to make sure everyone who shops at Tres Jolie will have a great selection without breaking the bank.

Please do visit our website www.tresjolie.us to take advantage of hundreds of items from several jewelry designers we carry. Our treasure chest is filled with specialty items such as bags, belts, necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, t-shirts, and accessories. If you are in the market for unique never seen before jewelry and accessories then we are the store for you.

You made us the winners of the 2007/2008 Best Designer Jewelry Store and for that I Thank You. I do hope to hear or see you all for the holiday. We couldn't have gotten here without all of your support. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Posted by: Glenda Lugay
Courtesy of: Tres Jolie & MyFoxLA

Tres Jolie Blog Archive
Tres Jolie Blog Archive

Dominica - Top 50 National Geographic Island Ecolodges

National Geographic has issued the top 50 most earth friendly retreats in the world. Makes you want to dream.

Excellent news that our beautiful Caribbean Island Dominica made the Top 50 National Geographic Island Ecolodges.

National Geographic

Dominica Nominated World's Leading Green Destination 2008

Dominica nominated under category World's Leading Green Destination by the prestige World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements to be found in all sectors of the global travel industry.

Green - Nominees 2008: It is with a great pleasure that we announce the NOMINEES of the 15th World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide. The 2008 World Travel Award NOMINEES for Green

Green - Winners 2008:

It is with a great pleasure that we announce the WINNERS of the 15th World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide. The 2008 World Travel Award WINNERS for Green

Dominica Signs 4 Million Euro Grant for Geothermal Energy Development

ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica's Minister for Public Utilities, Energy and Ports, Charles Savarin, on Friday signed three financing agreements for a 4 million euro grant, with the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) and the Fonds Francais pour l’Environnement Mondial (FFEM), for the further development of the geothermal energy project in the Wotten Waven area of Dominica.


Caribbean Net News

Happy 30th Anniversary of Independence Dominica

Thousand of Dominicans from all over the island, including those from the Diaspora gathered together at the Windsor Park Stadium on November 3rd 2008 to celebrate Dominica’s 30 years of independence at the traditional National Day Parade.

Photo's Courtesy of: Dominica-Weekly
Posted by: Chris

Barack Obama Wins Historic US Election...!!!

Barack Obama has said "change has come to America" on becoming the first black President of the United States.


"It's been a long time coming. But tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America," Mr Obama told 100,000 supporters, as he took his victory bow with his family.


"A new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear the world down, we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security, we support you."


U.S. president-elect Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks to supporters during his election night rally after being declared the winner of the 2008 U.S. Presidential Campaign in Chicago.


Sky News
BBC News

Independence Message by President of Dominica His Excellency Nicholas Liverpool

FELLOW DOMINICANS, on 3rd November, 1978, we the people of Dominica as a manifestation ofour will and desire to be free, took charge of our affairs and decided to create our own future. We must give thanks to Almighty God for bringing us thus far. This year marks a further milestone along this path as we proudly proclaim the attainment of thirty years as an independent nation. We can be justly proud of our achievements.

St Kitts News

Hamilton Wins 2008 F1 World Championship

Brazilian Grand Prix

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by the skin of his teeth after a thrilling Brazilian Grand Prix.

The 23-year-old Englishman's title rival Felipe Massa won the race in his Ferrari but Hamilton grabbed the fifth place he needed at the last corner.


BBC F1
ITV F1

Dominica - Rosilia Bazil is Miss Wob Dwiyet

Eighteen-year-old Rosilia Bazil of Capuchin copped all the awards on her way to winning the Miss Wob Dwiyet 2008 title.

Bazil, representing the North District won best talent, best spectacular and best in wob.

Eddelia Rolle of Roseau, representing the Southwest Dictrict got the 1st runner-up award. And Miss West, Kelian Jno Baptiste of Salisbury was judged the 2nd runner-up.


Dominica News Online

Africa & Dominica

Notes on African Influences In Dominica

The people of Africa who were brought across the Atlantic ocean to work on the sugar and coffee plantations of Dominica from the early 1700s up until 1807 came from West Africa, from areas inland beyond the coast in a region that extended from what is today Senegal down to Angola.

Lennox Honychurch

Memories From the Islands - Dominica Dress

In Dominica, November 3rd is Discovery Day; we also got independence 25 years ago on that day. Everybody speaks Patois French on that day, dresses up in their costume, dances and brings out all the produce of Dominica.

'Quadrille' dancing started by the slaves mimicking white Europeans dancing and putting all the different bits together; every group has their own dance. You wear the national costume with a starched petticoat and headdress. A headdress and lots of jewellery is important for the part."

Moving Here Stories
Dwiyet Accessories

Traditional Dress in Dominica

Nothing seems to impress visitors to our island so much, as the sight of girls in either one or the other version of our Creole dress, and these young ladies often find themselves bombarded with questions about our colourful costumes and its history.

A Virtual Dominica
Domnitjen Magazine

Dominica Creole Dress Day

Every last Friday before Independence Dominica celebrates Creole Day.This is day where all Dominicans wear at least some variations of the national dress – the Wob Dwiyet is the centerpiece of Dominica’s National Wear and is worn in a variety of different styles.

Photo's Courtesy of: Dominica-Weekly
Posted by: Chris

Dress Dominique

The National Wear of Dominica is a style of ladies dress which began appearing in the French West Indies towards the end of the 18th Century. It's design is believed to have originated from Southern France where the women at the time wore a similar outfit.


Dress Dominique