Dominica - The Waitukubuli National Trail

Dominica, the Caribbean's Nature Island, is looking to share its beauty with hikers through the development of a 115-mile cross-island walking. The Waitukubuli National Trail - named after the Carib Indian name for Dominica - is a major initiative by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in partnership with the Regional Council of Martinique and funded by the European Union.

The Waitukubuli National Trail is divided into 14 continuous sections. Hikers can expect to cover its entire length in two weeks, or just choose individual trail segments to enjoy. The trail passes through mountainous landscapes and rainforests, showcasing the rivers and waterfalls for which Dominica is famous and taking visitors into the heart of local communities.

Here, Ashton Lugay of the Waitukubuli National Trail Project explains how the trail is being developed and the impact it will have on Dominica's tourism industry.



Courtesy of: Discover Dominica Channel

Dominica - Segments One to Four of the Waitukubuli National Trail now Opened for Business

Segments one to four of the Waitukubuli National Trail have been officially declared open for business by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Waitukubuli National Trail, which is one hundred and fifteen miles long, spans from the communities of Scotts Head in the south to the Cabrits National park in the north.

According to the Project Manager of the Project management Unit, Edison Henry, pilot operation of segments one to four will be led by the Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division in collaboration with the Project Management Unit. cont./

Courtesy of: Dominica Government - GIS

Dominica - Salisbury Reunion 2011 Online Donations

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

FINALLY !!!!... We've been able to find a secure route for receiving donations. To make your cash donations to the Salisbury reunion.. Please click on the link to the left to donate through alert pay. Also, feel free to make a donation towards meeting the cost of a hi-fi system for the community as that is one of our largest costs in hosting all of our events!! Thanks for patience and support!! cont./

Courtesy of: Bawi Linkup (SEC Inc)

Forgotten Caribbean: The Geothermal Wonders of Wotton Waven, Dominica

On most Caribbean islands, the focus of your travels remains on the exterior. You visit the port cities and the beaches to sunbathe, swim, snorkel, and laze. This is not so on Dominica. The truly unique beauty of Dominica lies not on its coasts, but in its dense, tropical interior.

There is no better spot to capitalize on Dominica's thick rainforests, cool rivers, and abundant geothermal activity than Wotton Waven. Lying in the Roseau Valley, a short 4 mile, 20 min drive or bus ride from the capital, Wotton Waven is a nature lover's leafy paradise.

The town was named in the island's British Colonial days after Wootton Wawen in England, although the 2 towns are hardly alike. While Wootton Wawan is a flat meadowland, Wotton Waven is situated on top of the Wotton Waven Caldera, one of Dominica's many active volcanoes. Grenada is the only other island in the Caribbean with more than 1 volcano. Dominica boasts 9. cont./

Courtesy of: IB Times