Salisbury, Dominica - Fete Bawi 2009

Fete Bawi 2K9 - 1st to 4th October...



Courtesy of: Bawi Link Up - SEC Inc

Dominica Independence Celebrations 2009: Official Opening Ceremony

Dominica Celebrates Thirty-One Years of Independence...

September 26th, 2009 marked the official opening of the celebrations of the 31st anniversary of its independence in Dominica.

Under the theme of “Progress and Development,” Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Minister for Community Development, Culture, Gender Affairs and Information, Loreen Bannis-Roberts, addressed the crowd gathered at the Old Mill Cultural Center to participate in the opening ceremony cont./



Video Courtesy of: Dominica Weekly
Courtesy of: Government Information Service

Dominica - Botanical Gardens

Established in 1891, these well-appointed gardens in Roseau also contains an aviary with Sisserou parrots, plus the famous 'crushed bus' - victim of devastating Hurricane David.

It is also home to offices of the Forestry Dept. and various other related departments.

The idea of establishing the Roseau Botanic Gardens was conceived in 1889 by the British Crown Government. It wanted to encourage the supply of properly propagated seedlings of varied tropical crops to the island farmers. The Government bought the site from William Davies, then owner of Bath Estate, and the planning and planting of the Gardens began in 1890.

Dominica - Rain Forest Aerial Trams

For the first time, visitors to Dominica can enjoy a unique rainforest experience. Transported in a hanging gondola, which seats up to 8 people, the journey is through approx. 1 mile of protected tropical montane rainforest bordering the Morne Trois Pitons National Park. A narrow corridor through the trees allows close observation of the diverse plant and bird life to be found in this enchanting habitat.

Dominica - Horseback Riding

Discover Dominica on the Ultimate Nature Adventure!

Enjoy fully guided Eco-Adventures through the tropical rain-forest on our private estate and certified organic farm.

Mountain trails weave through emerald green rain-forest canopies where nature comes alive!!... talking bamboo, whispering pines and birds in song!

Diving & Whale Watching in Domnica

The Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean...

Over the past few years, Dominica has earned the reputation as one of the top five dive destinations in the world. In addition to unique dive sites like "Champagne" which features a bubbling, underwater hot spring, Dominica's reefs are full of gorgeous multi-coloured hard and soft coral, an abundance of reef fish and fascinating marine critters such as seahorses and frogfish.

The underwater terrain is unique and diverse, providing dive sites suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to the very experienced.

Dominica has also earned another moniker - the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean.

Dominica - Indian River, Portsmouth

Indian River…

Running from Portsmouth deep into Dominica's Morne Diablotin forest reserve, the Indian River is a mixture of fresh and salt water and dominated by the spectacular Butressed Bwa Mang trees.

The best way to experience the river is in a paddle boat with a knowledgeable guide, who will happily enlighten you on the incredible flora and fauna en route.

Dominica - Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth

Cabrits National Park...

Located on a scenic peninsula just north of Portsmouth, this national park is best known as the site of Fort Shirley, a large 18th-century British garrison which once housed 600 soldiers. Some of the fort's stone ruins have been partially reconstructed; others are half-hidden in the jungle and are fun to explore. There are fine views of Prince Rupert Bay from the ruins of the Officer's Quarters. The park encompasses the peninsula, the surrounding coast and coral reefs, and the island's largest swamp.



Cabrits National Park...


Fort Shirley...

Dominica - Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Morne Trois Pitons - World Heritage Site...

In 1998, UNESCO recognised the unique beauty and value of our Morne Trois Pitons National Park, and designated it a World Heritage Site.

Morne Trois Pitons National Park, established in July 1975 by an act of Parliament, was the first of Dominica's National Parks to be legally established.

In 1997, it was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site - the first enlisted Natural Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and its inauguration was also marked with a Regional conference on The World Heritage Convention.

The Morne Trois Pitons National Park includes numerous attractions:-

The Boiling Lake & The Valley of Desolation...


Boeri Lake...

Freshwater Lake...

Titou Gorge...


The Emerald Pool...


Middleham Falls...


Trafalgar Falls...

Dominica 'Home Again' Featured on Thinking Allowed BBC Radio 4 Programme

September 2nd, Wednesday, at 16.00 hours UK time BBC Radio 4 programme "Thinking Allowed", hosted by Prof Laurie Taylor, will be discussing reverse migration and will hopefully feature the book "Home Again" (stories of Dominican returnees)

The program will be available on-line to listen again for seven days and there will also be a podcast.

Courtesy of: BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed
Courtesy of: Dominican Diaspora

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