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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