It’s been a few months since we were frolicking with the Mermaids during Dive Fest here in Dominica. One of the sponsors, Scuba Radio, has released a brilliant video of all the fun. The song in the video is called “Dominica” by Remo (available on iTunes). Enjoy!
This new release is just in time to get us warmed up for the 2009 World Creole Music Festival here in Dominica, beginning October 30th at the Windsor Park Stadium in Roseau.
Local artist Maxine Alleyne-Esprit’s new song ‘Doo-Doo Mwen’ will get you rocking with its Creole and Latin rhythms. The song was composed by fellow-Dominican Barbara Bully-Thomas.
Have a listen – then get your WCMF tix!
Where else in the world can you sit on a rocky island between two rushing rivers and enjoy a brunch of eggs benedict or saltfish & fig while being serenaded with the sounds of cool jazz wafting through the ferns…
After brunch it’s down to the river for a refreshing dip or a short hike up to a jumping pool. Then back to the restaurant for a soak in the hot jacuzzi while sipping a ‘Momosa’ – Mo’s special version of champagne and orange juice.
Only in Dominica – and only at River Rush for Sunday brunch!
Every Friday at Evergreen Hotel
An elegant evening of music, drinks and eats. Local entertainers by Carijazz will wow you with their smooth sound and rhythmic beats while you enjoy the ambiance of the sea-side deck.
A glass of wine and finger foods come complimentary with your $25 entrance fee and happy time specials run throughout the evening.
Performers are Gelina Fontaine and Ross Leblanc and Featuring Allison Boston and more…
Visit EvergreenHotelDominica.com for more information about the Evergreen Hotel.
Dominica is hosting its Second Annual Literary Festival & Book Fair this month.
The event is being held at the UWI Campus on Bath Road in Roseau. Sessions run from August 5th to August 10th.
For Programme details and a list of Workshops, download these docs:
Plans are underway to turn Unburnable into a film. See http://repeatingislands.com/2009/08/03/marie-elena-john%E2%80%99s-unburnable-the-movie/ for more.
http://www.avirtualdominica.com/books.cfm
A new ferry service, the Caribbean Spirit, is operating between Portsmouth and the islands of Guadeloupe. The service will operate several times a week.
Currently the Caribbean Spirit operates on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between Point-a-Pitre, Marie-Galante and Portsmouth, Dominica.
For more information, see our listing on Visit-Dominica.com or visit Caribbean Spirit’s website at www.Caribbean-Spirit.fr.
On July 26th 2009, Dominica’s Windsor Park Stadium will host it’s first international cricket match.
The West Indies are scheduled to play Bangladesh in two one day Internationals. The first will be held on Sunday, July 26th and the second on Tuesday, July 28th. Tuesday has been declared a National Holiday!
Ticket are EC $120 per person and going fast. Updates to follow.
See you there!
This year’s Dive Fest got off to a magical start with the presence of two beautiful Mermaids. The Mermaids are on island for the week, sponsored by Jewellers International & Swiss Army/Victorinox. They are participating in Dive Fest events and getting to know Dominica.
From their debut at the Dive Fest Press Conference (read more) …
To their underwater adventures (read more )…
To their simple enjoyment of Dominica’s own Loubiere Spring Water (read more) …
… the Mermaids are making a big splash in DA!
>> Visit the Dive Fest Blog to keep up to date on all the activities.
Our annual Divefest is just around the corner. Check back here for news and updates on the schedule.
Divefest: July 10 – 19th, 2009.
Want to learn more about the Caribbean’s longest running annual dive event? Visit our Dive Fest page.
The Grand Finale - Kubuli Carib Canoe Race
It’s a great way to promote tourism while having lots of fun! This second running of the event took place as part of Tourism Awareness Month, sponsored by the DHTA (website).
The Waiters Race
Saturday afternoon on the bayfront in Roseau, waiters from restaurants across the island gathered in the light drizzle to ‘fast-walk’ their way to great prizes.
After making two complete circuits from the Museum to the Market carrying trays of filled cups, participants had the contents of their tray measured. It wasn’t speed alone that augered success - accurate handling of the tray was essential as each gram of missing liquid resulted in a time penalty.
Congratulations to all the winners & participants in the 2009 Waiter’s Race and to sponsor Red Bull!
And put the 3rd Annual Waiter’s Race on your calendar for May, 2010.
Photos Courtesy of ImagesDominica.com
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