Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Book Review – Home Again stories of migration and return

Book Review
Sorhaindo, Celia and Pattullo, Polly – Home Again stories of migration and return, London and Roseau, Dominica, Papillote Press, 2009, ISBN 978-0-9532224-5-2, £9.99
By Darren Sylvester & Dawn Celaire Robinson
We had the early advantage of reading this book in May 2009 thanks to Dr David Michael purchasing a copy for us while on holiday in [...]

Internet Access At Cornerhouse Cafe, Roseau, Dominica

October 16, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Dominican Businesses

At Cornerhouse cafe in Roseau, Dominica not only will you find a comfy atmosphere, friendly service and open-air, wrap around veranda but you can also use their internet access – superfast DSL connection.Catch up on e-mail, use the internet and enjoy the pleasant environment.Make the most of their menu too! The provide a large [...]

Anytime Rental

October 16, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Dominican Businesses

Anytime Rental is based in Dominica.
We offer the best affordable prices and a service 24/7.

To book a vehicle, give us a ring on 767 225 8585,
767 276 0055 or 2254210.

Want to live to be 100 – Live In The Nature Island

May 19, 2009 by admin  
Filed under About Dominica

I was reading a post at Dominica Weekly called “Desire Longevity! Come to Dominica”
It outlined the fact that because of good living, alot of movement (do you know how many hills there are!) sun, sea and general environment people are living to be over 100 – one women even lived to be 128 but was [...]

Ten Important Things That You Should Do In Dominica

April 19, 2009 by admin  
Filed under About Dominica

Ten Important Things That You Should Do In Dominica
by Jonathan Williams

Dominica is a country that is also known as the Nature Island of the Caribbean.  It has a vast variety of floras and faunas that are protected by its natural park system.  There are also a lot of places and a lot of things to [...]

Maggie’s Barber Shop

October 16, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Dominican Businesses

MAGGIE’S Barbershop
109A Victoria street
Newtown
D/ca.

Right next to the Newtown Fisheries Cooperative, green & yellow house,very hard to miss it.
Get your hair cut. we also do eyebrows for the ladies,come check us,i guarantee you will be pleased.while you get your cut,enjoy some ice cold drinks,get your vehicle washed & much more.

Facts Are Stubborn Things!

September 19, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Politics & Diaspora

While civil servants being paid meagre monthly salaries ranging between 500 and 600 Eastern Caribbean dollars are being sent home as a sacrifice for the greater good of the national economy, we have seen ministers of government and parliamentarians in Dominica receive an increase in their salary by an average of fifty-three (53) percent.

On the [...]

Sunrise Garden Guest House

August 16, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Dominican Hotels

Sunrise Garden Guest House is located on Dominica’s beautiful Northeast coast.
Here are just some of the services available when you stay with us :

Constant northeasterly cool breezes for comfort.
Visible rain forests to the right and front.
On site botanical garden for your relaxation and enjoyment.
On site large patio with wood burning / charcoal grill / [...]

Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal

June 19, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Dominican born

Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal was educated at University of London where she earned her law degree in 1976.  She received a life peerage as Baroness Scotland of Asthal in 1997. Asthal is a village in the country of Oxfordshire.
Baroness Scotland was born to Antiguan and Dominican parents in Dominica. She is the tenth [...]

Dominica Real Estate

June 19, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Dominica Real Esate

By Seth Willis Jr.
The Caribbean island of Dominica, or The Commonwealth of Dominica, is also known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Dominica should not be confused with the Dominican Republic, they are completely separate nations. It is located in the Eastern
Caribbean Sea and is 288 square miles with a population of 71,242. [...]