In the News | a virtual Dominica https://www.avirtualdominica.com Everything you need to know about Dominica Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:22:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 2023 Hurricane Season ~ Emergency Contact Numbers https://www.avirtualdominica.com/2023-hurricane-season-emergency-contact-numbers/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/2023-hurricane-season-emergency-contact-numbers/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:42:31 +0000 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=20900 The 2023 Hurricane Season is upon us! Here are some important numbers to have at hand:   Be Prepared and Stay Safe! Visit Dominica’s Office of Disaster management website for lots of information and some great resources. Tel: (767) 266-4412 or 4477, 4413 Email: odm@dominica.gov.dm Website: odm.gov.dm   Learn more about Climate and Weather in […]

The post 2023 Hurricane Season ~ Emergency Contact Numbers first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> The 2023 Hurricane Season is upon us!

Here are some important numbers to have at hand:

Emergency Contact Numbers for DOMLEC

Dominica Fire & Ambulance Services

 

Public Works Contact Numbers

Be Prepared and Stay Safe!

Visit Dominica’s Office of Disaster management website for lots of information and some great resources.


Tel: (767) 266-4412 or 4477, 4413
Email: odm@dominica.gov.dm
Website: odm.gov.dm

 

Learn more about Climate and Weather in Dominica here

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The post Career Opportunity! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> 3-day Orientation Programme to become a Spa Attendant to be held at Jungle Bay on June 28th-30th 2022.

Send your CV to dafrica@junglebaydominica.com or see more contact details below.

The post Career Opportunity! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> Inaugural “Waitikubuli Sea Trail’ Expedition Sets off! https://www.avirtualdominica.com/inaugural-waitikubuli-sea-trail-expedition-sets-off/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:23:49 +0000 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=20066   Roseau, Dominica – June 9, 2022 Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is pleased to support the watersports sector by partnering with Soufriere Outdoor Centre (SOC) on the inaugural Waitukubuli Sea Trail expedition. The objective of the expedition is to design a permanent sea kayaking trail and tour from the north to south of Dominica utilizing […]

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Roseau, Dominica – June 9, 2022

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is pleased to support the watersports sector by partnering with Soufriere Outdoor Centre (SOC) on the inaugural Waitukubuli Sea Trail expedition. The objective of the expedition is to design a permanent sea kayaking trail and tour from the north to south of Dominica utilizing high end sea touring kayaks.

From June 7 – 10, 2022, Wes Moses, owner of SOC, and Melanie Grant, an award-winning filmmaker from Barbados, will kayak the length of Dominica. The duo will begin the mission at the Guadeloupe Channel off Capuchin and will paddle south over four days to the Martinique Channel off Scott’s Head. The Waitukubuli Sea Trail will be the only sea kayaking trail in the Caribbean. During this and future expeditions, kayakers can expect to observe various marine life such as turtles, dolphins, schools of colorful fish or even a gliding shark’s fin. The sea trail provides much opportunity to explore hidden beaches, rock outcroppings, inlets, and the cliff sides.

See the full DDA Press release below.

Waitukubuli Sea Trail – Press Release

 

The post Inaugural “Waitikubuli Sea Trail’ Expedition Sets off! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> Ferry Services Return to Dominica November 15th 2021 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/ferry-services-return-to-dominica-november-15th-2021/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/ferry-services-return-to-dominica-november-15th-2021/#respond Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:13:25 +0000 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=19702 The Government of Dominica has announced the resumption of ferry services to Dominica, effective November 15, 2021 with approved protocols, which are the same as travelling to Dominica by air. The L’Express des Iles schedule for November 2021 is below. The December Schedule will be reke   Download the PDF here: Express-des-Iles-Schedule-November-2021-CU-1

The post Ferry Services Return to Dominica November 15th 2021 first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> The Government of Dominica has announced the resumption of ferry services to Dominica, effective November 15, 2021 with approved protocols, which are the same as travelling to Dominica by air.

The L’Express des Iles schedule for November 2021 is below. The December Schedule will be reke

 

Download the PDF here: Express-des-Iles-Schedule-November-2021-CU-1

The post Ferry Services Return to Dominica November 15th 2021 first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> https://www.avirtualdominica.com/ferry-services-return-to-dominica-november-15th-2021/feed/ 0 Tourism Awareness Month 2021 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/tourism-awareness-month-2021/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/tourism-awareness-month-2021/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 20:06:08 +0000 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=19154 May is Tourism Awareness Month in Dominica This year May is full of activities with DOMFESTA, Hike Fest, Community Tourism events, Public Awareness campaigns and forming partnerships. See the Calendar below for all this month’s activities.

The post Tourism Awareness Month 2021 first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> May is Tourism Awareness Month in Dominica

This year May is full of activities with DOMFESTA, Hike Fest, Community Tourism events, Public Awareness campaigns and forming partnerships.

See the Calendar below for all this month’s activities.

The post Tourism Awareness Month 2021 first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> https://www.avirtualdominica.com/tourism-awareness-month-2021/feed/ 0 Montage Domnik ~ Now Available on Kindle! https://www.avirtualdominica.com/montage-domnik-now-available-on-kindle/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/montage-domnik-now-available-on-kindle/#respond Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:21:49 +0000 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=19053 Introducing:  Montage Domnik: New Stories and Poems from Dominica Montage Domnik is a collection of new stories and poems by both published and unpublished authors from Dominica. Learn more about the authors on their Facebook Page: Waitukubuli Writers. Proudly published by River Ridge Press, Dominica, “Montage Domnik” is now available as an ebook on Amazon at […]

The post Montage Domnik ~ Now Available on Kindle! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> Introducing:  Montage Domnik: New Stories and Poems from Dominica

Montage Domnik is a collection of new stories and poems by both published and unpublished authors from Dominica.

Learn more about the authors on their Facebook Page: Waitukubuli Writers.

Proudly published by River Ridge Press, Dominica, “Montage Domnik” is now available as an ebook on Amazon at https://amzn.to/39LN0Zw

The post Montage Domnik ~ Now Available on Kindle! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> https://www.avirtualdominica.com/montage-domnik-now-available-on-kindle/feed/ 0 Strictly Local Christmas Village 2018 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/strictly-local-christmas-village-2018/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/strictly-local-christmas-village-2018/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:21:08 +0000 https://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=17620 Get your local gifts this Christmas at the Roseau Market on December 19th, 20th & 21st DEXIA, the Dominica Health and Wellness Association, the Waitukubuli Artists Association, Dominica Arts & Crafts Producers, Dominica Manufacturers Association bring you a Strictly Local Christmas Shopping experience this year, showcasing a multitude of local talent. See the amazing products […]

The post Strictly Local Christmas Village 2018 first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> Get your local gifts this Christmas at the Roseau Market on December 19th, 20th & 21st

DEXIA, the Dominica Health and Wellness Association, the Waitukubuli Artists Association, Dominica Arts & Crafts Producers, Dominica Manufacturers Association bring you a Strictly Local Christmas Shopping experience this year, showcasing a multitude of local talent.

See the amazing products that are being made right here in Dominica – Buy local this Christmas!

Shop for gifts for the entire family. Enjoy face painting, dips, food and live music. Buy art, crafts, wellness products and earn a chance to participate in a raffle. All at the Roseau Market from Wednesday, December 19th to Friday, December 21st.
Sponsored by DEXIA, – Brought to you by: DHWA , DACPA, DMA & WAA
Learn more on DHWA’s Facebook page.

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Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced today that Dominica will ban plastic & styrofoam food containers and eating utensils effective January 2019. This is a great step forward on the Nature Island’s path to live up to its name. Specifically, PM Skerrit said:

“Consistent with the Government’s vision to create the world’s first climate resilient nation, our designation as “The Nature Isle” and our commitment to protect Mother Earth, effective 1st January 2019, a number of items considered to be inimical to the environment will be banned,” he said. “These will include the following: plastic straws, plastic plates, plastic forks, plastic knives, Styrofoam cups, Styrofoam containers.”

The post Dominica Bans Plastic & Styrofoam! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> https://www.avirtualdominica.com/dominica-bans-plastic-styrofoam/feed/ 0 It’s Hashtag #DOMINICA Day! https://www.avirtualdominica.com/its-hashtag-dominica-day/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/its-hashtag-dominica-day/#comments Tue, 16 May 2017 15:50:39 +0000 http://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=14527 #DOMINICA Celebrate your love for the Nature Island! All day long today, post everything you love about this amazing island nation. The Nature Island, the Whale-Watching Capital of the World, a Diver’s Paradise, land of boiling mud, steaming vents and the Boiling Lake… Where else in the world can you swim through warm sea bubbles […]

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Celebrate your love for the Nature Island!

All day long today, post everything you love about this amazing island nation.

The Nature Island, the Whale-Watching Capital of the World, a Diver’s Paradise, land of boiling mud, steaming vents and the Boiling Lake…

Where else in the world can you swim through warm sea bubbles while watching reef fish? Or hike to the glorious summits of our tall peaks, soak in hot waterfall pools, submerge yourself in a magnificent vibrant underwater world, eat delicious creole cuisine, drink fresh local juice, and chat with kind friendly people?

No where.

Welcome to the Nature Island.

WELCOME TO DOMINICA!

 

Boeri Lake trail in Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Morne Watt seen from the Fresh Water Lake loop trail  

 

The Boiling Lake

Snorkeling & diving in the Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve

Dominica is the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean… and the World!

 

Learn all about Dominica at avirtualdominica.com

The post It’s Hashtag #DOMINICA Day! first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> https://www.avirtualdominica.com/its-hashtag-dominica-day/feed/ 1 Share some Dominica Heritage this Holiday Season. https://www.avirtualdominica.com/share-some-dominica-heritage-this-holiday-season/ https://www.avirtualdominica.com/share-some-dominica-heritage-this-holiday-season/#respond Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:16:37 +0000 http://www.avirtualdominica.com/?p=13678 ~ Folk Tales from Dominica  ~  Two FANTASTIC New Books! Before the electronic age, do you remember gathering under the breadfruit tree at night, listening to Granny tell tales about the soukouyan and lougawou? Roy Sanford and Jeno Jacob sure do… and they want to share these stories with you! The traditional Dominica Folk Tales taught life lessons, […]

The post Share some Dominica Heritage this Holiday Season. first appeared on a virtual Dominica.]]> ~ Folk Tales from Dominica  ~  Two FANTASTIC New Books!

Before the electronic age, do you remember gathering under the breadfruit tree at night, listening to Granny tell tales about the soukouyan and lougawou?

Roy Sanford and Jeno Jacob sure do… and they want to share these stories with you!books-under-tree

The traditional Dominica Folk Tales taught life lessons, gave moral guidance, and explained mysterious circumstances like creaks in the roof and the glow of fire flies in the distance.

Two local authors have recently released their interpretations of these delightful (and sometimes fear-inspiring) tales. So share some Dominica Tradition this holiday season and read a story or two when you’re gathered around the table for Christmas Dinner.

The books are available at local bookstores, online on Visit-Dominica.com and at the Roseau Market this Saturday (December 17th, 2016). Enjoy!

Three Nights Later, The Soukouyan on the Roof and Other Storiesthreenightslater_m

by Roy Sanford

EC $50 (US $18) includes shipping to the Caribbean, US, UK, Canada.
Buy the Book (Paperback)

 

How the Agouti Lost His Tail

by Jeno J. Jacobagoutilosthistail_m

 

 

Stop by the Waitukubuli Writes Christmas Book Sale at the market this Saturday, December 17th to buy these books and see a whole lot more.

booksale_waitukubuliwriters

 

Want more?

See more products from Dominica that are available for online purchase at Visit-Dominica.com

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