I traveled from Guadeloupe to Dominica, the Nature Island from Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 October 2026, I took the ferry Express de Iles. The trip lasts about 2h30. Three days before traveling, I completed the Electronic Immigration Form for a Non-Resident / Visitor and I did a screenshot of the QR Code. It was my third time in the country and I spent one week. I rent an Airbnb accomodation at Aaliya’s Inn in Goodwill, Roseau. The capital city is Roseau. Waitukubuli is the Kalinago name of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The country is also known as the Land of 365 rivers. According to the website of the Ministry of Tourism, « Dominica is a small (275 sq. mile) island located in the Eastern Caribbean, between the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. With a population of 68,910, its main industries are tourism and agriculture. Dominica’s economic dependence is shifting to a greater reliance on service oriented small and medium enterprises. Hence, tourism is now the greater contributor to our foreign exchange earnings ». The Website Discover Dominica : Discover the Caribbean Island of Dominica explains that « On November 3, 1978, the island attained its independence from Britain. The new era of freedom and independence brought increased challenges as well as economic and political struggles. By the mid-1980s, though, Dominica had settled down as a stable and peaceful country. The success of the banana trade, the island’s major export, brought economic buoyancy to the island. By 1992, however, Dominica saw sharp declines in banana exports with the loss of its preferential access to the UK market. Today, the Government of Dominica is investing heavily in tourism to drive economic development, focusing on the island’s unsurpassed natural beauty and the popularity of diving, hiking, wellness, and eco-tours. Dominica is a vibrant tapestry of European and African cultures, with the Caribbean’s only remaining population of pre-Columbian Carib Indians. Properly known as the Kalinago, Dominica’s indigenous people inhabit a 3,700-acre territory or reserve on the eastern coast of the island. Migrating in waves from South America as early as 3,000 B.C., various tribes made Dominica their home, and by 1,000 A.D., they were well settled, calling the island “Waitukubuli,” meaning ‘tall is her body’ in the Kalinago language. Despite fiercely resisting European colonization for centuries, the Kalinagos eventually succumbed to the disease, greed, and tyranny unleashed by the Spanish, English, and French colonizing forces. Their grip on the island slowly slipped away with each major European offensive. In 1903, the British Administrator at the time, Hesketh Bell, agreed to allocate 3,700 acres to the Caribs and also officially recognized the Carib Chief with ceremonial adornments and a financial allowance. Today, approximately 2,145 Kalinago inhabit this enclave, now known as the Kalinago Territory. Visitors should shred any delusion of finding primitive people in grass skirts practicing ancient rituals. There is little to differentiate them from the rest of the population. It is, however, still possible to acquire a glimpse of their ancestral roots, especially from their craft, canoe building, and physical attributes. Certainly, it is common to find outbuildings in original tribal design, teeming with traditional cultural activity ». The Website Discover Dominica says that « English is the official language of Dominica; however a large portion of the population speaks Kwéyòl, which is based primarily on French and Carib vocabularies and a syntax borrowed from a variety of West African indigenous languages. A few northern villages use a distinctive English dialect called Kokoy ». The Web Portal of the Governement of the Commonwealth of Dominica says that « the political system is Parliamentary Democracy. The Head of State is the President: Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton (October 2, 2023). Notably, she has made history as both the first female and the first indigenous individual to assume the esteemed role of President of Dominica. The Head of Governement is Prime Minister: Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit (January 8, 2004) ». According to the Kalinago Affairs Department, the Kalinago Chief is Mrs. Annette Sanford. According to the pocket map, « Dominica, the Nature Island is also Dominica, the water island. The clarity of the waters and the scheer drops due tthe volcanic nature of the island make it one of the world’s best dive and snorkel destinations. […] Inland, water again takes center stage. The beautiful rivers invite swimming and exploring. At Indian River, in the town of Portsmouth, tours ara available for a close-up look at frisky crabs, bird species, rare plants including orchids and ferns along the bank. Along this scenic river, your well-informed guide will also point out areas where portions of the blockbuster movies, Pirates of the Caribbean II and III were shot. Waterfalls, large and small, abound, Emerald Pool, one of the smaller falls (only 40 feet) invites visitors for a refreshing bath under the spray in the sparkling emerald green pool. The impressive Trafalgar Falls cascade down 200 feet, with pools for soaking at their bases. […] Experience the culture of the indigenous Carib Indians (Kalinago) when you visit the Carib Terrirory’s beautiful acres. While visiting, take the opportunity to purchase local craft produced by the Kalinago Indians as it was done hundreds of years ago. Also visit the Kalinago Barana Auté (Carib Village by the Sea) for more insight into their traditions and culture. […] In the town of Portsmouth stop at the market for local waves, fresh produce and spices. […] Take a stroll through the recently restored Fort Shirley and stop in at the museum to see the layout of how the original fort actually looked. […] Friendly Roseau is fun to explore ! This quaint and very historic city still showcases architecture from the 18th century. Old Market Plaza is home to the Visitor Information Office and busy craft shops. Upstairs the Visitor Information Office, the Dominica Museum offers a good introduction to the history and culture of the island. Don’t miss the New Market, a lively spectacle on a Saturday morning, with fresh produce grown and sold by local farmers ». K@ribbean Newsweek shares with you some pictures.

Day 1 : Sunday 4 october 2026

It was a sunny day. The ferry Express des Iles left Guadeloupe at 7:15 AM instead of 7:30 AM. I arrived at around 9:45 AM instead of 10 AM in Dominica. I was in the capital Roseau at around 10:30 AM. Phoenix, the host of Aaliya’s Inn, picked me up at the Roseau Ferry Terminal and I was in his accommodation in Goodwill before 11 AM. He bought two beers and a fruit bowl for me. I decided to relax before going to Flavours of the World Festival A Celebration of Global Cuisine and Culture at Windsor Park Forecourt from 2 to 9 pm. I walked easily to go to the event. It was less than ten minutes walking from my airbnb accomodation. I was at the Flavours of the World Festival at 2:40 pm. At the entrance, I showed my QR Code, I bought my ticket online $63,71 EC Dollars (21,09 euros) before traveling. They gave us a passport with 10 gates : Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Africa, Dominica, China, India, Lebanon, Titiwi from Dominica, Haiti, Signature Cocktail Bar. The passport was necessary to stamp when you buy food at the different gates. It was well organised, I bought green and white tickets to buy the food and drinks. One green ticket is $5 EC Dollars (1,79 euros). One white ticket is $2 EC Dollars (0,71 centimes). I bought one meal from Dominca (gate 4) with 3 green tickets, that is $15 EC Dollars (5,39 euros) and something sweet from Nigeria (gate 3) with one green ticket, $5 EC Dollars. I also bought icecream with one green ticket, that is $5 EC Dollars, I bought local juices with the green tickets, that is $5 EC Dollars for each of the two local juices. I had on green ticket and one white ticket to buy the Sprite that is 7 EC (2,51 euros). I met Seraphine Joseph who is a vendor at the Old Market Plaza and she asked me to come to her sales booth. I also watched artists performing on stage such as Chou Poul Ole Mas, Ophelia, Extasy Band, Midnight Groovers, and so one. It was very nice to film them and to see their heritage and culture. The DJ played very good music. The event ended after 9:30 pm.

Day 2 : Monday 5 october 2026

In the morning, I went to the bakery Reuben Bread located really near to the airbnb accommodation. The bakery was my closest neighbour. After I discussed with Phoenix who helped me to plan my trip each day. Before traveling, he already sent me a plan day by day according to his recommendations and my areas of interest. He droved to Layou River, then to Morne Bruce. This is a viewpoint of the city of Roseau. Phoenix proposed me to pay the gas $40 EC Dollars (14,38 euros) of the rental car as he droved to Layou River and Morne Bruce. He dropped me in town. I went to the bank to change Euros in EC and I ate at Your Choice restaurant & catering services recommended by Phoenix.

After lunch, I took a bus (I do not remember how much I paid $4, 5 or 6 EC Dollars) to go to Scotts Head Village where I felt on my right knee. I slipped on the sand and some small rocks. I do not understand what happened to me. It was very painful. Three men helped me to stand up and to sit on a bench : one of them is Keajan Williams. My knee was swollen. It was very difficult for me to walk. I used the green umbrella like a cane, Phoenix lent it to me. Scotts Head is a place where I watched the caribbean sea on the right side and the Atlantic ocean on the left side. It was not in my plan to walk up the hill and to go to the Fort Cachacrou even if I was not injured. There was a place where you can sit. I talked a liitle bit with John Thomas, a man from the village. While I was walking to take the bus, I talked with a man who owns a bar called Rose’s Hot Spot. He told me his name but I forgot. He was listenning to music from Congo.

I talked also with Paul Birmingham at the bus stop to go to Soufrière. I went to Bubble Beach Spa in Soufrière. Mitchel Dele who is Mister Bubble owns a bar and protects the place. I took a dip in the hot water pool with bubbles that is surrounded by the sea with bubbles too. I tried the hot and cold water. It was very funny to go to one and the other. I still felt the pain in my right knee. I drunk a coconut rum, $6 EC Dollars (2,15 euros) at the bar of Mister Bubble. I also talked with Roland Caprice in English and in French. He used to live in the South of France. He was very helpful and dropped me in Roseau. At a moment it was raining a lot at Soufriere, when it stopped raining, I was talking too much and I forgot to take picture of the sunset.

I decided to go to the emergency room at the Dominica-China Friendship hospital with the help of Phoenix before 8 pm. The nurses took the information about me and check my health when you are at the emergency services. I met one of the two doctors who asked me questions, checked my right knee, gave me a prescription with medications. He explained me that the hospital will call me to pay the bill on Tuesday morning, he also wrote the other phone number of Phoenix, Aaliyah’s Inn. The doctor asked a nurse to give me an injection. I had to wait a little bit in another room inside the hospital to get that injection. I left the hospital after 00:40 am. Phoenix picked me up. I felt better and I could sleep in my airbnb accommodation. It was my destiny but I was not happy about what happened to me while I was visiting Dominica. I did not want to go the hospital but I had to go because of my pain.

Day 3 : Tuesday 6 october 2026

In the morning, my right knee was not swollen. I could walk normal as before. I bought my medications and a knee brace at the pharmacy. A lady at the pharmacy helped me to wear the knee brace. After I bought breads at the bakery. I did not want to wait for the call from the hospital. I decided to go to pay my bill $20 EC Dollars (7,19 euros) for casualty fees. On my way to the airbnb accommodation, I bought five local juices by a lady called Paradise press by Mya’s.

I went to the Visitor Information Service. They said that I can take a bus in Portsmouth to go to Paix Bouche. I visited the Dominica Museum (I do not remember how much I paid $12 or 13 EC Dollars) where I talked with Ramous Rolle, a security guard. I went to the Old Market Plaza to buy souvenirs. I met Seraphine Joseph and her colleagues. I ate a very good local meal in a restaurant inside the Old Market Plaza. It was also the day to do shopping in Roseau : leather shoes, leather bag.

In the afternoon, I took a bus to go to town, $2 EC Dollars (0,71 centimes) then another bus to go to Trafalgar Falls, $10 EC Dollars (3,59 euros) because the bus driver dropped me in front of the entrance. If I remember well, it is 4 EC (1,43 euros) to go to the village Trafalgar. I paid $21.35 EC Dollars (7,67 euros) for a site pass. At Trafalgar Falls, I took some pictures of the interpretation room. I walked about 5 minutes to go to the falls. I saw Papa Falls and Mama Falls. There I met Andy Jackson who helped visitors to climb the falls. He showed me how to walk inside the water and the rocks. I could not go with my smartphone to take pictures and videos. I did not want at the top of the falls.

According to the website of the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division, « Trafalgar Falls, one of Dominica’s most iconic natural attractions, is located just 5 miles east of Roseau ».

After I wanted to go to Screws Spa in Wotten Waven. I asked someone for directions. I walked too much and it was too late to get a bus. I stopped somewhere. I asked Happy Spa where I can get a bus to go back to Roseau. It was almost 6 pm. He was waiting for his brother, he proposed to drop me where they were going and he helped me to get a bus to go back to Roseau.

It was almost 7 pm. I talked with Elija who works at the supermarket called Fresh Market, He is a very young guy. He talked with me in French. He told me that he keeps contact with his family in Guadeloupe in order to speak French. I bought some mangos of Marilyn who sells some fruits annd vegetables in front of the exit door of Fresh Market. If I remember well, she told me that she has to sell because she raises her grandchildren, she works a cleaner for but she is not paid on time.

While I was walking to my airbnb accommodation in Goodwill, a lady crossed the streets to help carry my shopping bag. She saw that I was wearing a knee brace. I asked her if she is from Dominica because I could hear an accent. She told me that she is from Nigeria, her name is Mary. Funke is her african name. She said Dominica is peaceful. If I remember well, she said that she has been living for 3 years in Dominica.

Day 4 : Wednesday 7 october 2026

In the morning, I went to the bakery. It was the day to take pictures of some historic and political places and sites such as the Office of the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the House of Assembly.

While I was walking, I took a picture of the Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument. According to the Website Dom767, « the Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument is a significant landmark in Roseau, Dominica, commemorating the Maroons, enslaved Africans who escaped and resisted colonial rule. Unveiled on August 1, 2013, during the 175th anniversary of Dominica’s emancipation, this monument stands as a powerful symbol of freedom and resilience. [..] Designed by local craftsman Franklyn Zamore, the monument features a seven-foot-tall bronze statue of a Maroon warrior blowing a conch shell, a traditional means of communication among the Maroons. The statue, depicting a muscular, shirtless figure with broken shackles and chains around his wrists and neck, symbolizes liberation from slavery and the relentless pursuit of freedom. It is strategically placed at the roundabout on the corner of Turkey Lane, Victoria Street, and Castle Street, Roseau, near the historic Roseau Old Market, where many enslaved Africans were sold and executed. The monument is flanked by the award-winning Fort Young Hotel, Peebles Park, Saint George Anglican Church, and Dominica’s Cenotaph. The Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument is a tribute to all enslaved Africans who suffered in Dominica. Recognizing the Maroons’ contributions honours those who were sold, executed, and held at the Barracoon Building before being sent to plantations. The monument signifies the enduring contributions of African ancestors to Dominica’s cultural heritage, which is visible today in the island’s music, language, attire, and cuisine ».

Plaque next to monument:
‘This monument is a symbol of freedom and emancipation. It is a tribute to all the enslaved Africans who suffered and were executed in the history of Dominica. It honours the Maroons who risked their lives to fight for the emancipation of all. It pays homage to those who were sold and executed at the Old Roseau Market and who were held at the Barracoon Building in Roseau before being sold and sent to the plantations. This monument salutes the memory of our African ancestors and the immense contribution of their skills to our early infrastructure and the development of agriculture in Dominica through the shedding of their blood, sweat and tears. It celebrates the powerful and lasting influence which our African ancestors had on Dominica’s present day culture, especially in our forms of music, language, costumes and cuisine. This memorial is a reminder to all Dominicans that we should continue to sustain our African heritage and its many cultural expressions ».

Dominica’s media features weekly print newspapers, active digital platforms, commercial and state radio stations.

In the morning, I also visited the Media Houses located in Roseau : The Chronicle Newspaper, The Sun Newspaper, Q95FM Radio, DBS Radio.

I met Abra-Lee Jones Harriette, General Manager of The Chronicle Newspaper and her colleague Terease Morancie, Accounts Officer who took a picture of me. The Chronicle Newspaper is a dominican tradition since 1909. Its Facebook’s page says « The Chronicle, Dominica’s longest-serving newspaper has been a proud Dominican tradition since its establishment in 1909. Located on Old Street in Roseau, we have maintained a reputation as a trusted source of news for over a century ».

« The Chronicle is a prominent weekly newspaper in Dominica, published every Friday by the Chronicle Media Group. Founded in 1909 by Bishop Philip Schelfhaut, it started as the Dominica Chronicle and was later known as The New Chronicle before reverting to its original name in 1996 ». (Site Dom767).

I met Charles James, Edtor and Manager of The Sun Newspaper, a weekly. On Facebook, it is said that « Sun Inc. is the publisher of the Sun Newspaper, a weekly, independent newspaper distributed in Dominica and overseas on Tuesdays« .

I met Mathias Peltier who is the host of The Hot Seat and Talk on the Block on Q95FM Radio, a commercial radio station. He is a radio personnality. The Hot Seat is Mondays to Fridays from 8 am to 11 am except on Wednesdays. His program ends at 10 am on Wednesdays. Talk on the Block is Mondays to Fridays from 1 pm to 3 pm. He also hosts Caribbean Cruise on Saturdays, co-hosting with Franklyn Moses from 8 am to 11 am. 

As it is said in its website, « Q95FM Radio is owned and operated by West Indies Communications Enterprise Limited (WICE) of Roseau Dominica. Q95FM Radio started live broadcast in December 1999, and can be heard every day by millions of people worldwide. Q95FM Radio programming includes up-to-date Music, Sports, Factual Fair and Balanced News, Spirited informed Talk Shows, Current Events & Festivals in Dominica and the Caribbean, Educational Tips on Health & Beauty, Finance, Traffic, Weather, Food & Nutrition, Security, the Environment, and more ».

I also met Franklyn Moses at Q95FM Radio. He is a radio personnality. Franklyn Moses is the host of a programme called Nature Island Small Business Buzz on Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm. Shawna Johnson was the co-host. It is broadcast on Radio, Facebook Live and Youtube. On Tuesdays, NISBB is hosted by Donald Bercasio. He is an employee of NDFD Ltd, National Development Foundation of Dominica.

I also met Amanda Bertrand who is a journalist at Q95FM Radio. She reads the evening news Mondays to Fridays. Krishna Joseph reads at 7 am Mondays to Fridays and 12 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Franklyn Moses reads at 12 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.

I met Ivona Lugay, Programme Director at DBS radio, the official state-operated broadcaster, who introduced me to Kaywana Fontaine-Wilson, Head of the Language Department. She is the host of a programme focused on Kwéyol called Èspéwéyans Kwéyòl. It is broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2 to 4 pm, on Radio, Facebook live and Youtube.

Ivona Lugay also introduced me to Hassan Robinson, announcer, Rohan Skerrit, technician and Rihanna Serrant, intern in the studio one. I also met Garvin Richards, Sports Editor, Laila Langford and Alyan Christopher, reporters.

DBS Radio started in 1971. If I remember well, it broadcasts programmes from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. It releases Daily News at 7 am, 1:15 pm and 6 pm from Monday to Friday, at 7 am and 1:15 pm on Saturday.

According to its website, « The Dominica Broadcasting Corporation (D.B.S Radio), is the national broadcasting service of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Dominica Broadcasting Corporation evolved from the Windward Islands Broadcasting Service (W.I.B.S), which provided radio service to the four Windward Islands, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent from 1955. WIBS was a short-wave radio network that linked the Grenadian short-wave transmitter to the short-wave transmitters on the three other islands – Dominica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. W.I.B.S Dominica’s studio was located behind the Public Library on Victoria Street, Roseau, which at the time was located adjacent to the current location of DBS Radio. The premiers of these four countries worked under the administrative leadership of the West Indies Broadcasting Council until 1971. W.I.B.S was disbanded in the early 1970s as member states became independent or Associated States. Emerging from W.I.B.S’ disbandment were national media stations ».

Before going to DBS Radio, I sat in Lavigne Restaurant to have a drink. There I called Dominica News Online. It is the most popular news website. « Dominica News Online is the #1 news website, #1 e-magazine and the most popular source of news in the Commonwealth of Dominica. The media does not have a physical location ».

After DBS Radio, I saw the Government Headquarters, a security guard told me that there are 8 ministries in the building. Then I came back to the airbnb accommodation to eat and to wear my swimsuit.

In the afternoon, I waited somewhere for a bus in front of one of the entrance of the Botanic Gardens. I talked with Shani who told me that she is a classic dance professor. She told me that her father was a diplomat and she lived in Swaziland, Nigeria and South Africa. I took a bus to go to Screws Sulphur Spa in Wotten Waven (I do not remember how much I paid, $4 or 6 EC Dollars). I paid 25 EC (8,99 euros) for this natural Spa experience. I tried the 5 hot pools and I put the sulphur on my body. When I finished, I found a bus at around 5 pm to go back to Roseau.

In the evening, I went to the Great Old House Restaurant in Roseau, to celebrate my birthday. It was a nice and quiet moment for me.

While walking to my airbnb accommodation, I talked with John, the owner of the restaurant KKS Life Bar & Grill. He speaks French and knows Guadeloupe.

Day 5 : Thursday 8 october 2026

Phoenix proposed me to go to Emerald Pool and at the Kalinago Territory. I paid $200 EC Dollars (71,94 euros) for the renting car ($145 EC Dollars, 52,15 euros) and the gas. Before going to a long drive to go to theses sites, we stopped to buy local bakes and juices. We also stopped somewhere else : I saw a man drinking the water of the river from a pipe.

At Emerald Pool, I paid $21,35 EC Dollars (7,67 euros) for a site pass. I took photos of the interpretation room.

According to the website of the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division, « Emerald Pool, one of Dominica’s most picturesque natural attractions, is located 15 miles from Roseau and about 2.5 miles from the Pond Casse Roundabout ».

I paid $26 EC Dollars (9,35 euros) to visit the Kalinago Barana Auté. In Kalinago Barana Auté, I saw “Mwenaâ€: A-Frame, an Interpretation Center, one of the three-room vendors Arcade opened, snackette, “Karbetâ€: Covered Communal Meeting Space, small waterfall, sea view, litoral woodland, flowing River and quiet pools. I bought a bag $100 EC Dollars (35,97 euros).

We came back in Roseau before 2:30 pm.

I had an apppointment at 3:50 pm at Q95 FM. Franklyn Moses invited me to talk in his programme called Nature Island Small Business Buzz from 4 to 5 pm. Shawna Johnson was the co-host. I talked about my travel and experience in Dominica, my media online called K@ribbean Newsweek.

Franklyn Moses, the host of Nature Island Small Business Buzz on Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm. Shawna Johnson, the co-host.

I walked a little bit inside the Botanic Gardens, then I ate a waffle at Dr Waflle, $15 EC Dollars (5,39 euros).

I was too tired to go to the Thursday night party like Karaoke or a nightclub. I slept and I woke up at 1 AM. It was to late to go out.

Day 6 : Friday 9 october 2026

I went to Portsmouth by bus, $10 EC Dollars (3,58 euros). It is about one hour driving from Roseau. I talked with Joseph and Denssy in the bus. Jospeh helped me to find a bus to go to the Cabrits National Park (Fort Shirley).

According to the Website of Site pass, Forestry, Wildlife 1 Parks Division, it is « Dominica’s second National Park legally established in 1986. This park includes the ruins of an extensive British fortification, and dry scrub woodlands ».

The Website Discover Dominica: Discover the Caribbean Island of Dominica, says that « Cabrits National Park is located on a peninsula on the northern end of the island, just beyond the town of Portsmouth. Established in 1986, Cabrits National Park occupies 1,313 acres of protected tropical forests, coral reefs, and wetlands. It is home to the restored Fort Shirley Garrison, several forest trails, and garrison ruins covered with jungle vines. The park is dominated by two low-rising volcanic peaks, East Cabrit and West Cabrit, extinct volcanoes, creating a spectacular view of the beaches below. The coastal area around the peninsular is designated a marine reserve ». It is also says that « You can’t escape history — even on Dominica. But you can escape to Fort Shirley, part of the Cabrits National Park and located on a scenic peninsula just north of Portsmouth. This fortress is most famously known for a revolt by African slave soldiers in 1802, an event which would lead to freeing of all British slave soldiers in 1807. The fort itself was built within a volcanic crater and served as part of a network of defenses along the Lesser Antilles during international conflicts between Britain and France in the 18th and 19th centuries. These conflicts left behind echoes of a different era and some of the fort’s ruins are being slowly reclaimed by the encroaching forest. Much of the fort is intact or has been rebuilt, allowing you to see what the area must have looked like back when the fort was operational. Take a moment to climb the walls, look out from a row of cannons, and imagine setting your sight on ships slowly drifting into range. The Officer’s Quarters has undergone a major renovation and is now home to weddings, receptions, concerts, and other events. Offering stunning views of Prince Rupert Bay, nearby beaches, and the mountains rising behind it, Fort Shirley is a natural lookout on the region. And if you’re planning a visit during May or June, plan ahead so you won’t miss Dominica’s Jazz n’Creole Festival that is held here annually. Home to uprisings, victories, and defeats — Fort Shirley now connects visitors to an island at peace ».

Nobody was present at the entrance of Cabrits National Park, so I could not pay the entrance fee. I visited the place for free. Alleyne, the forestry agent was my tour guide. When I finished the tour, he called Yellow Cab Taxi for me to go to EmoNews in Paix Bouche. I paid the taxi 55 EC (19,78 euros).

Emerline Anselm is the CEO of EmoNews, a digital media company. She gave me the contact of one of the reporters. Soana Benjamin presents the news at EmoNews. I also met Rick Francis News Presenter and Marcus Toussain the video editor and cameraman. EmoNews proposes « News and community updates from Dominica, the Caribbean and beyond. Independent reporting, edited with care ». Soana told me that the online media company started 9 years ago. They have had a TV studio for one year.

The media does live streaming for funerals since the period of Covid. There is a Facebook called EmoNews and another one named EmoNews Funeral. Soana and Marcus explained to me that they used the OBS application to stream their content on Youtube and Facebook.

Soana Benjamin paid for the ride for me from Paix Bouche to Portsmouth. In the bus, I talked with a woman from Dominica who has lived in Marie-Galante for more than 40 years. She is married to a Selbonne, the family name of my mother. She knows members of my family. We laughed a lot.

After I took a taxi $80 EC Dollars (28,77 euros) of Augustin, nickname Shadow, a Kalinago man to go to Toucari Beach and Indian River. He waited for me at Toucari Beach then he dropped me at Indian River. He called a tour guide to ask how much I pay because I am alone in the boat tour. He recommended me Lawrence « of Arabia » who was my tour guide in the boat at the Indian River. I paid $21,35 EC Dollars (7,67 euros) for the entrance fee, then I paid $130 EC Dollars (46,76 euros) to Lawrence. If I well understood, it is the only river of Dominica on which small boats can navigate. Lawrence « of Arabia » stopped in a place where there is a bar. I bought a local juice 10 EC (3,59 euros). Once I finished the boat tour, I took a bus from Portsmouth to go to Roseau. I arrived on time to change my outfit and to go to my appointment.

According to the website of the site pass, Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division, « Indian River, located within the town of Portsmouth, approximately 30 miles (48 km) from Roseau, is one of Dominica’s most enchanting natural attractions ».

I went to DBS Radio. Kaywana Fontaine-Wilson, Head of the Language Department, invited me to talk in her programme called Espéwéyans Kwéyòl. I was asked to come at 3:30 pm. I talked about my travel and experience in Dominica, my media online called K@ribbean Newsweek. I do not know why I kept talking in English instead of full Kweyol. You can watch the interview from 51′.

Kaywana Fontaine-Wilson is looking for a collaboration with a journalist in a media in Guadeloupe. Once a week, the journalist will give the news about Guadeloupe in Kwéyòl in her programme. If you are interested, you can contact DBS Radio.

October is Kwéyòl sesaon. Jounen Kwéyòl, or Creole Day, is celebrated in Dominica on the last Friday of October, which in 2026 is Friday October 30.

After DBS Radio, I went to Realm Lounge to eat at Bon Temps because I did not have the time to have lunch. I had a good breakfast.

In the evening; I talked a little bit with John who has a restaurant called KKS Life Bar & Grill. Then, I went to listen to the music by Dj Low Ridah at La Promenade, the entertainment hub in Roseau recommended by Phoenix. I could not go to Club Utopia because I could not find the place with Google. I went to a restaurant & bar called Blast to have a drink, then to Realm Lounge where there was a DJ. It was almost the end of the party. I came back to La Promenade and I stayed until 5 am. I was waiting for the new market to open. I bought cassava delicacies and other cakes of the Kalinago women. I traveled with the food.

Day 7 : Saturday 10 october 2026

It was the day to go back to Guadeloupe. Phoenix dropped me at the Roseau Ferry Terminal. Dominca was a very good experience in terms of nature. Indeed Dominica is the nature island. It was raining almost everyday because of the season. I paid the tax of departure 86 EC (30,93 euros). During my stay, some people told me to come back for the World Creole Music Festival. This event was not in my plan in 2026.

Dominica, the Nature Island

It was an amazing experience !

-> Layou River

According to the website Meridiela, « The Layou is the longest river on the island, draining a large part of the interior and reaching the Caribbean on the west coast, and its lower course has deep green pools and gravel bars used for swimming, with operators running inner-tube floats down the gentler stretches. The valley behind is agricultural, and the road up it leads towards the Jacko Steps and the interior. The river has a history of landslide dams bursting after major storms ».

-> Scotts Head

According to the website Dom767, « Scotts Head, located in the South of Dominica within Saint Mark Parish, is a village steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. Positioned on a peninsula, it marks the dramatic meeting point of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views unrivalled on the island. The Scotts Head Peninsula is renowned for its historical significance, particularly with the Cachacrou Fort, which once served as a strategic military lookout during the colonial era. The Indigenous people of Dominica also have deep historical ties to this area. They called Scotts Head Cashacrou, the native Creole tongue, about the peninsula’s many features. The nearby Morne Crabier mountain contributes to the region’s rich biodiversity. Scotts Head is the starting point for hikers for the Segment #1 of the Waitukubuli National Trail, which leads adventurers through scenic routes connecting the southern region’s natural and historical sites. Additionally, Scotts Head Bay is part of the Waitukubuli Sea Trail, a marine extension of the hiking trail that offers an exceptional experience for those interested in exploring Dominica’s West Coast waters by kayak or boat ».

-> Bubble Beach Spa

According to the website Dom767, « At the heart of Bubble Beach is the presence of naturally heated waters caused by volcanic activity beneath the seabed. These geothermal springs release warm gases that bubble through the sand and seawater, creating a soothing and therapeutic experience. » Bubble Beach Spa is « a carefully developed area featuring shallow pools enhanced by rock walls to retain the warm, bubbling water. » 

-> Trafalgar Falls

According to the website Discover Dominica, « The most accessible of Dominica’s major waterfalls, Trafalgar is actually two falls in one: Papa Falls (85m) and Mama Falls (40m), twin cascades that tumble into pools surrounded by hot spring vents and dense rainforest. A 10-minute walk from the car park leads to a viewing platform. The more adventurous can wade through the river to reach the base of the falls directly. Located in Morne Trois Pitons National Park, just 20 minutes from Roseau ».

-> Screws Sulphur Spa

According to the website Dom767, « Screws Sulphur Spa is a renowned natural spa in Wotten Waven, Dominica, offering therapeutic and relaxing experiences through its unique sulphur springs. Screws Sulphur Spa is celebrated for its rejuvenating properties and serene environment. Screws Sulphur Spa is a popular destination in the Roseau Valley, known for its natural sulphur springs that provide therapeutic benefits. It is only a few kilometres from Titou Gorge, Trafalgar Falls, Boiling Lake and the Village of Laudat, the epicentre of Dominica’s geothermal energy initiatives and home to Dominica’s Geothermal Power Plant. Screws Sulphur Spa offers a tranquil retreat where visitors can enjoy the healing properties of the mineral-rich waters. The spa features warm pools set in a lush, tropical environment, providing a perfect escape for relaxation and wellness. The natural sulphur content in the water is believed to have numerous health benefits, including improving skin conditions, relieving muscle aches, and promoting overall well-being ».

-> Emerald Pool

According to the website Discover Dominica, « Set inside a lush jungle clearing in Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Emerald Pool is one of the most photographed spots on the island. A short, well-maintained trail leads to a jade-green pool fed by a waterfall cascading down a mossy rock face. Swimming is permitted and the water is refreshing even on the warmest days. Emerald Pool is fed by Middleham Falls above it, and is accessible to most fitness levels, making it ideal for families or visitors with limited time ».

-> Toucari Beach

According to the website Dom767, « Toucari Beach, with its black sands, is a haven for relaxation and exploration ».

-> Indian River Rowboat Tour

According to the website Discover Dominica, « Just north of Portsmouth, the Indian River leads through brackish coastal wetlands in near silence. Rowboat tours are guided by local boatmen who share the river’s ecology, flora, and history. The canopy closes overhead, and the mangrove roots reach into the water on both sides. One of the most peaceful adventures on the island ».

Historic Sites

-> Morne Bruce

According to the website Dom767, « Morne Bruce is a historically significant hilltop overlooking Roseau, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the capital, the Caribbean Sea, and the surrounding landscapes. Situated above the community of Kings Hill, Morne Bruce has played a crucial role in military defence, law enforcement, and spiritual retreats throughout Dominica’s history. It remains a popular attraction for visitors seeking historical insights, recreational hiking, and scenic photography ».

-> The Dominica Museum

According to the website Dom767,  » The Dominica Museum is the national museum of Dominica, uniquely situated in the capital, Roseau, and nestled within a 30-second walking distance of both the Garraway Hotel and the Fort Young Hotel. The museum, housed in a building with rich historical roots dating back to 1810, was originally used as a market building and a post office. This location is particularly noteworthy as it was once the center of slave trading during colonial times. The Dominica Museum, established in 1995, represents a significant institution in chronicling and preserving the historical and cultural legacy of Dominica. Under the guidance of Dr. Lennox Honychurch, a prominent local historian, the museum extensively covers the island’s geological and archaeological background, along with its colonial history and early European settlement. The building itself is an important historical site in Dominica, offering insights into the island’s colonial past and the lives of its early European settlers. »

-> The Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument

The website Contemporary Monuments to the Slave Past says : « Standing resolutely forward, the muscular figure of a shirtless self-emancipated man (‘neg mawon’), with broken shackles and chains around his wrists and neck, holds a conch shell to his lips. The bronze figure, located in the center of a traffic circle, celebrates the self-emancipated (maroon) societies that engaged in a sustained struggle against slavery and French colonialism. The work was unveiled during Dominica’s 2013 Emancipation Celebrations ».

-> The Kalinago Barana Auté

According to the website of the Kalinago Territory, « the Kalinago Barana Auté (KBA) is a place of celebration for the cultural heritage of the Kalinago People in Waitukubuli Dominica. Established as a model cultural village, KBA stands as an essential destination for any visitor eager to explore the traditions that have flourished here for centuries. The Kalinago Barana Aute represents the resilience of the Kalinago People. It was based on a concept of former Kalinago Chief Faustulus Frederick (1975 – 1979) of building a Kalinago model village. This facility promotes Kalinago traditions and cultural awareness while providing residents with a viable economic product ».

-> Cabrits National Park (Fort Shirley)

According to the website Protected Areas Information System, « Cabrits National Park is located on the eastern side of the northern tip of the island of Dominica. The Cabrits National Park encompasses the entire peninsula along with the nearshore waters and reefs that surround it. The Park is small and encompasses an area of only 2.05 square miles (5.30 sq km). The Cabrits National Park occupies 1,298 acres (525 ha) and was established in 1986. The Park was created to protect the tropical forest, coral reefs, wetlands, as well as the Fort Shirley. The marine component of the Cabrits National Park (MC/CNP) is the equivalent of 1,053 acres (421 hectares) of sea. The West and East Cabrit dominates the landscape of the peninsula. East Cabrit is 140m above sea level and West Cabrit stands at a height of 171m. The word Cabrits is derived from “goat” in Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and is a reference to the animal that has been indigenous to Cabrits. Goats were introduced to the island by sailors, who set them free on the island to grow, so that there would be meat available when they returned. The Park is connected to the mainland by Dominica’s largest wetland, the Cabrits Swamp. In 1990 a cruise ship berth was established at the Cabrits on the site of the dockyard that would have served Fort Shirley garrison some 200 years before. Fort Shirley was constructed in 1765 as a military outpost to defend and protect the island of Dominica. Although originally constructed by the British, the garrison was expanded between 1778 to 1784 during the occupation of the French. The fort features two structures that were primarily barracks, storage, and sustaining living necessities.  These structures gave way to two fortified walls.  One side had 5 canons and the other side had 4 and 2 that were angled separately.  Each of these walls sat atop the hill overlooking the waterway below with a direct line of sight to see approaching danger. It featured over 50 buildings and provided quarters for more than 600 men.  It was finally abandoned in 1854. The area around the fort is well forested creating a tropical paradise that engulfed the fort ».

I visited five Media Houses

EmoNews is the first media who answered me. The second one is Q95FM. It was easier for me to visit all the media located in Roseau on Wednesday 7 october 2026. I visited EmoNews on Friday 9 october 2026. It was the day to go to Portsmouth. From Portsmouth, I took a taxi to go to Paix Bouche.

It was very interesting to visit these five Media Houses. I met professionnals who taught me things.

Official Websites & contacts in the country

For more information, you can go to :

• The Official Website of Discover Dominica
• The Websiste of Dominica: Discover the Caribbean Island of Dominica
• The Official Website of Ministry of Tourism
• The Official Government of Dominica Web Portal
• The Facebook’s page of The Chronicle Dominica
• The Website of The Sun Newspaper
• The Website of Q95FM Radio, the Facebook’s page and the Youtube channel
• The Website of DBS Radio, the Facebook’s page and the Youtube channel
• The Website of EmoNews, the Facebook’s page, the Facebook’s page of EmoNews Funeral and the Youtube channel
• The Web Portal of the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
• The Website for the sitepass of Forestry Wildlife & Parks Division
• The Website of the Protected Areas Information System
• The Website of Contemporary Monuments to the Slave Past
• The Facebook’s page of Flavours of the World Festival
• The Website of the Kalinago Territory
• Information aout The Dominica Museum
• Information about Layou River
• Information about Scotts Head
• Information about Bubble Beach Spa
• Information about Screws Sulphur Spa
• Information about Toucari Beach
• Information about Morne Bruce
• Information about The Cabrits National Park
• Information about the Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument
• Aaliyah’s Inn, the host Phoenix +1 767 315 2814, Youtube Channel of Phoenix Discoveries
• Mitchel Dele, Mister Bubble, + 1 767 316 8563
• KKS Life Bar & Grill, the restaurant of John in Goodwill + 1 767 316 6073

All the photos and videos are on Instagram and the Facebook’s page of Karibbean Newsweek.

Résumé

J’ai voyagé de la Guadeloupe à la Dominique, l’île Nature, du dimanche 4 au samedi 10 octobre 2026, j’ai pris le bateau Express de Iles. Le trajet dure environ 2h30. Trois jours avant de voyager, j’ai rempli le formulaire électronique d’immigration pour non-résident / visiteur et j’ai fait une capture d’écran du code QR. C’était ma troisième fois dans le pays et j’y ai passé une semaine. J’ai loué un logement Airbnb à l’Aaliya’s Inn à Goodwill, Roseau. La capitale est Roseau. Waitukubuli est le nom Kalinago du Commonwealth de la Dominique. Le pays est aussi connu comme la Terre des 365 rivières. Selon le site du Ministère du Tourisme, « La Dominique est une petite île (275 milles carrés) située dans les Caraïbes orientales, entre les îles françaises de la Martinique et de la Guadeloupe. Avec une population de 68 910 habitants, ses principales industries sont le tourisme et l’agriculture. La dépendance économique de la Dominique évolue vers une plus grande dépendance aux petites et moyennes entreprises orientées vers les services. Par conséquent, le tourisme est maintenant le principal contributeur à nos revenus en devises étrangères« . Le site Discover Dominica : Découvrez l’île des Caraïbes de la Dominique explique que « Le 3 novembre 1978, l’île a obtenu son indépendance vis-à-vis de la Grande-Bretagne. La nouvelle ère de liberté et d’indépendance a apporté davantage de défis ainsi que des luttes économiques et politiques. Cependant, au milieu des années 1980, la Dominique s’était stabilisée en tant que pays paisible et stable. Le succès du commerce de la banane, principale exportation de l’île, a apporté une prospérité économique à l’île. En 1992, cependant, la Dominique a connu une forte baisse de ses exportations de bananes avec la perte de son accès préférentiel au marché britannique. Aujourd’hui, le gouvernement de la Dominique investit massivement dans le tourisme pour stimuler le développement économique, en mettant l’accent sur la beauté naturelle incomparable de l’île et la popularité de la plongée, de la randonnée, du bien-être et des éco-tours. La Dominique est une tapisserie vibrante de cultures européennes et africaines, avec la seule population restante d’Indiens Caraïbes précolombiens des Caraïbes. Correctement appelés les Kalinagos, les habitants indigènes de la Dominique vivent sur un territoire ou une réserve de 3 700 acres, 14 973 368, 76 mètres carrés sur la côte est de l’île. Migrant par vagues depuis l’Amérique du Sud dès 3 000 av. J.-C., diverses tribus ont fait de la Dominique leur maison, et vers 1 000 apr. J.-C., elles étaient bien installées, appelant l’île « Waitukubuli », ce qui signifie « son corps est grand » en langue kalinago. Malgré leur résistance farouche à la colonisation européenne pendant des siècles, les Kalinagos ont finalement succombé aux maladies, à la cupidité et à la tyrannie déclenchées par les forces coloniales espagnoles, anglaises et françaises. Leur emprise sur l’île s’est lentement évanouie à chaque offensive majeure européenne. En 1903, l’administrateur britannique de l’époque, Hesketh Bell, a accepté d’attribuer 3 700 acres aux Caraïbes et a également reconnu officiellement le chef caribéen avec des ornements cérémoniels et une allocation financière. Aujourd’hui, environ 2 145 Kalinago habitent cet enclave, désormais connu sous le nom de territoire Kalinago. Les visiteurs doivent abandonner toute illusion de trouver des gens primitifs en jupes d’herbe pratiquant des rituels anciens. Il y a peu de différences avec le reste de la population. Il est cependant toujours possible d’apercevoir leurs racines ancestrales, notamment à travers leur artisanat, la construction de pirogues et leurs traits physiques. Il est certainement courant de trouver des dépendances au design tribal original, grouillantes d’activités culturelles traditionnelles ».

Le site Discover Dominica indique que « l’anglais est la langue officielle de la Dominique ; cependant, une grande partie de la population parle le Kwéyòl, qui est principalement basé sur les vocabulaires français et caribéens et une syntaxe empruntée à diverses langues indigènes d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Quelques villages du nord utilisent un dialecte anglais distinct appelé Kokoy ».

Le portail web du gouvernement du Commonwealth de la Dominique dit que « le système politique est une démocratie parlementaire. Le chef de l’État est la présidente : Son Excellence Sylvanie Burton (2 octobre 2023). Fait notable, elle a marqué l’histoire en tant que première femme et première personne Kalinago à occuper le prestigieux poste de présidente de la Dominique. Le chef du gouvernement est le Premier ministre : L’honorable Roosevelt Skerrit (8 janvier 2004) ». Selon le Département des affaires Kalinago, le chef Kalinago est Mme Annette Sanford.

Selon la carte de poche, « Dominica, l’île de la nature » est aussi « Dominica, l’île de l’eau ». « La clarté des eaux et les chutes abruptes dues à la nature volcanique de l’île en font l’une des meilleures destinations de plongée et de plongée avec tuba au monde. […] À l’intérieur des terres, l’eau reste au centre de l’attention. Les belles rivières invitent à la baignade et à l’exploration. À Indian River, dans la ville de Portsmouth, des visites sont disponibles pour observer de près des crabes espiègles, des espèces d’oiseaux, des plantes rares, y compris des orchidées et des fougères le long des rives. Le long de cette rivière panoramique, votre guide bien informé vous indiquera également les endroits où certaines scènes des films à succès Pirates des Caraïbes II et III ont été tournées. Les cascades, grandes et petites, abondent. Emerald Pool, l’une des plus petites chutes (seulement 12 mètres), invite les visiteurs à un bain rafraîchissant sous les éclaboussures dans la piscine vert émeraude scintillante. Les impressionnantes chutes de Trafalgar descendent sur 60 mètres, avec des bassins pour se tremper à leur base. […] Découvrez la culture des Indiens Caraïbes (Kalinago) en visitant les magnifiques terres du Territoire Carib. Pendant votre visite, profitez-en pour acheter de l’artisanat local produit par les Indiens Kalinagos comme cela se faisait il y a des centaines d’années. Visitez également le Kalinago Barana Auté (Village Carib au bord de la mer) pour mieux comprendre leurs traditions et leur culture. […] Dans la ville de Portsmouth, arrêtez-vous au marché pour des produits locaux, des fruits et légumes frais et des épices. […] Promenez-vous dans le Fort Shirley récemment restauré et faites un tour au musée pour voir l’organisation de l’ancien fort tel qu’il était à l’origine. […] La sympathique ville de Roseau est plaisante à explorer ! Cette ville pittoresque et très historique présente encore des architectures du XVIIIe siècle. La Place du Vieux Marché abrite le Bureau d’Information pour les Visiteurs et de nombreux magasins d’artisanat animés. À l’étage du Bureau d’Information pour les Visiteurs, le Musée de la Dominique offre une bonne introduction à l’histoire et à la culture de l’île. Ne manquez pas le Nouveau Marché, un spectacle animé le samedi matin, avec des produits frais cultivés et vendus par des agriculteurs locaux ».

Je suis allée au Festival Flavours of the World à Roseau, Layou River, Morne Bruce, Scotts Head, Bubble Beach Spa, le Musée de la Dominique, les chutes de Trafalgar, Screws Sulphur Spa, Emerald Pool, le territoire Kalinago, le Parc National de Cabrits à Portsmouth, la plage Toucari et la rivière Indienne. Grâce à Phoenix, j’ai organisé mon voyage en fonction de ses recommandations et de mes centres d’intérêts.

Le Festival des Saveurs du Monde est une célébration de la cuisine et de la culture du monde au Forecourt de Windsor Park de 14h à 21h. À l’entrée, j’ai montré mon QR Code, j’avais acheté mon billet en ligne 63,71 EC, 21,09 euros, avant de voyager. Ils nous ont donné un passeport avec 10 portes : République dominicaine, Jamaïque, Afrique, Dominique, Chine, Inde, Liban, Titiwi de Dominique, Haïti, Bar à cocktails signature. Le passeport reçoit un tampon quand on achète de la nourriture à une porte.

Quand je suis arrivée dans le village Scotts Head le lundi après midi, je marchais tranquillement et j’ai glissé sur du sable et des petites pierres. Je ne sais pas ce qui s’est passé. J’avais très mal. Je marchais avec beaucoup de difficultés. Après ma visite à Bubble Beach Spa, je suis allée aux urgences. Le médecin m’a prescrit des médicaments, une genouillère et un infirmière m’a fait une injection. J’ai recommencé à marcher normalement le mardi matin à mon réveil. Quelle péripétie !

Quelques informations sur les lieux et sites visités.

« Le Layou est le plus long fleuve de l’île, drainant une grande partie de l’intérieur et atteignant la mer des Caraïbes sur la côte ouest, et son cours inférieur possède des bassins verts profonds et des bancs de gravier utilisés pour la baignade, avec des opérateurs proposant des descentes en bouée sur les sections les plus calmes. La vallée derrière est agricole, et la route qui la remonte mène vers les Jacko Steps et l’intérieur de l’île. Le fleuve a une histoire de barrages naturels formés par des glissements de terrain qui cèdent après de fortes tempêtes » (Site de Meridiela).

« Scotts Head, situé dans le sud de la Dominique, dans la paroisse de Saint Mark, est un village chargé d’histoire et entouré de beauté naturelle. Situé sur une péninsule, il marque le point de rencontre spectaculaire de la mer des Caraïbes et de l’océan Atlantique, offrant des vues à couper le souffle, uniques sur l’île. La péninsule de Scotts Head est réputée pour son importance historique, notamment avec le Fort Cachacrou, qui servait autrefois de poste d’observation militaire stratégique à l’époque coloniale. Les populations indigènes de la Dominique ont également des liens historiques profonds avec cette région. Ils appelaient Scotts Head « Cashacrou » dans leur langue créole locale, en référence aux nombreuses caractéristiques de la péninsule. La montagne voisine Morne Crabier contribue à la grande biodiversité de la région. Scotts Head est le point de départ pour les randonneurs du Segment n°1 du Sentier National Waitukubuli, qui mène les aventuriers à travers des parcours pittoresques reliant les sites naturels et historiques de la région sud. De plus, la baie de Scotts Head fait partie du Waitukubuli Sea Trail, une extension marine du sentier de randonnée qui offre une expérience exceptionnelle pour ceux qui veulent explorer les eaux de la côte ouest de la Dominique en kayak ou en bateau.» (Site Dom767).

« Au cœur de Bubble Beach se trouvent des eaux naturellement chauffées par une activité volcanique sous le fond marin. Ces sources géothermales libèrent des gaz chauds qui remontent à travers le sable et l’eau de mer sous forme de bulles, offrant ainsi une expérience apaisante et thérapeutique. » Le Bubble Beach Spa est « un espace soigneusement aménagé, doté de bassins peu profonds délimités par des parois rocheuses qui permettent de retenir l’eau chaude et bouillonnante.» (Site Dom767).

« La cascade la plus accessible des principales chutes de la Dominique, Trafalgar est en réalité deux chutes en une : Papa Falls (85 m) et Mama Falls (40 m), des cascades jumelles qui se jettent dans des bassins entourés de sources chaudes et de forêt tropicale dense. Une promenade de 10 minutes depuis le parking mène à une plateforme d’observation. Les plus aventuriers peuvent traverser la rivière à pied pour atteindre directement la base des chutes. Situé dans le parc national de Morne Trois Pitons, à seulement 20 minutes de Roseau. » (Site Discover Dominica)

« Screws Sulphur Spa est un spa naturel renommé à Wotten Waven, en Dominique, offrant des expériences thérapeutiques et relaxantes grâce à ses sources sulfureuses uniques. Screws Sulphur Spa est célébré pour ses propriétés revitalisantes et son environnement serein. Screws Sulphur Spa est une destination populaire dans la vallée de Roseau, connue pour ses sources sulfureuses naturelles aux bienfaits thérapeutiques. Il se trouve à seulement quelques kilomètres de Titou Gorge, des chutes Trafalgar, du Boiling Lake et du village de Laudat, épicentre des initiatives géothermiques de la Dominique et abritant la centrale géothermique du pays. Screws Sulphur Spa offre un lieu de retraite paisible où les visiteurs peuvent profiter des propriétés curatives des eaux riches en minéraux. Le spa dispose de piscines chaudes installées dans un environnement tropical luxuriant, offrant une escapade parfaite pour la détente et le bien-être. On pense que la teneur naturelle en soufre de l’eau présente de nombreux bienfaits pour la santé, notamment l’amélioration des problèmes de peau, le soulagement des douleurs musculaires et le bien-être général. » (Site Dom767)

« Située dans une clairière luxuriante du parc national Morne Trois Pitons, Emerald Pool est l’un des endroits les plus photographiés de l’île. Un sentier court et bien entretenu mène à une piscine vert jade alimentée par une cascade qui dévale une paroi rocheuse couverte de mousse. Il est possible de nager et l’eau est rafraîchissante même par les journées les plus chaudes. Emerald Pool est alimentée par les chutes de Middleham au-dessus, et est accessible à la plupart des niveaux de forme physique, ce qui en fait un endroit idéal pour les familles ou les visiteurs pressés. » (Site Discover Dominica)

« La plage de Toucari, avec ses sables noirs, est un havre de détente et d’exploration ». (Site Dom767)

« Juste au nord de Portsmouth, la rivière indienne traverse des zones humides côtières saumâtres dans un quasi silence. Des tours en barque sont guidés par des bateliers locaux qui partagent l’écologie, la flore et l’histoire de la rivière. Le couvert forestier se referme au-dessus de la tête, et les racines des mangroves plongent dans l’eau des deux côtés. L’une des aventures les plus paisibles de l’île ». (Site Discover Dominica)

« Morne Bruce est une colline historiquement importante surplombant Roseau, offrant des vues panoramiques à couper le souffle sur la capitale, la mer des Caraïbes et les paysages environnants. Situé au-dessus de la communauté de Kings Hill, Morne Bruce a joué un rôle crucial dans la défense militaire, l’application de la loi, et les retraites spirituelles tout au long de l’histoire de la Dominique. Il reste une attraction populaire pour les visiteurs en quête de découvertes historiques, de randonnées récréatives, et de belles photos de paysages ». (Site Dom767)

« Le musée de la Dominique est le musée national de la Dominique ; il est idéalement situé dans la capitale, Roseau, à seulement 30 secondes de marche de l’hôtel Garraway et de l’hôtel Fort Young. Le musée occupe un bâtiment riche en histoire, dont les origines remontent à 1810 ; il a autrefois servi de halle de marché et de bureau de poste. Ce lieu est particulièrement significatif, car il fut, à l’époque coloniale, un centre de la traite des esclaves. Le musée de la Dominique, fondé en 1995, constitue une institution majeure pour la documentation et la préservation de l’héritage historique et culturel de la Dominique. Sous la direction du Dr Lennox Honychurch, historien local de renom, le musée explore en profondeur le passé géologique et archéologique de l’île, ainsi que son histoire coloniale et les débuts de la colonisation européenne. Le bâtiment lui-même est un site historique important à la Dominique ; il offre un aperçu du passé colonial de l’île et de la vie de ses premiers colons européens. » (Site Dom767)

Le site Contemporary Monuments to the Slave Past décrit la statue du Neg Mawon : « Se tenant résolument en avant, la silhouette musclée d’un homme affranchi et torse nu (‘neg mawon’), avec des chaînes et des menottes brisées autour des poignets et du cou, porte un coquillage à ses lèvres. La statue en bronze, située au centre d’un rond-point, célèbre les sociétés d’affranchis (marrons) qui ont mené une lutte soutenue contre l’esclavage et le colonialisme français. L’œuvre a été dévoilée lors des célébrations de l’émancipation de la Dominique en 2013. »

Selon le site Intenet du Territoire Kalinago, « le Kalinago Barana Auté (KBA) est un lieu de célébration du patrimoine culturel du peuple Kalinago à Waitukubuli, Dominique. Établi comme un village culturel modèle, le KBA est une destination essentielle pour tout visiteur désireux d’explorer les traditions qui y ont prospéré pendant des siècles. Le Kalinago Barana Auté représente la résilience du peuple Kalinago. Il a été conçu d’après le concept de l’ancien chef Kalinago Faustulus Frederick (1975 – 1979) visant à construire un village modèle Kalinago. Cette installation valorise les traditions Kalinago et la sensibilisation culturelle tout en offrant aux habitants un produit économique viable ».

Selon le site Protected Areas Information System, « Le parc national des Cabrits est situé sur le côté est de la pointe nord de l’île de la Dominique. Le parc national des Cabrits englobe toute la péninsule ainsi que les eaux côtières et les récifs qui l’entourent. Le parc est petit et couvre une superficie de seulement 2,05 milles carrés (5,30 km²). Le parc national des Cabrits occupe 1 298 acres (525 hectares) et a été créé en 1986. Le parc a été instauré pour protéger la forêt tropicale, les récifs coralliens, les zones humides, ainsi que le Fort Shirley. La composante marine du parc national des Cabrits (MC/CNP) équivaut à 1 053 acres (421 hectares) de mer. Le Cabrit Ouest et le Cabrit Est dominent le paysage de la péninsule. Le Cabrit Est se trouve à 140 m au-dessus du niveau de la mer et le Cabrit Ouest culmine à 171 m. Le mot Cabrits vient de “chèvre” en espagnol, français et portugais, et fait référence à l’animal qui est originaire des Cabrits. Les chèvres ont été introduites sur l’île par des marins, qui les ont laissées libres pour qu’elles se reproduisent, afin qu’il y ait de la viande disponible à leur retour. Le parc est relié au continent par le plus grand marais de la Dominique, le marais de Cabrits. En 1990, une escale de bateau de croisière a été établie à Cabrits sur le site de la cale qui aurait servi la garnison du Fort Shirley environ 200 ans auparavant. Le Fort Shirley a été construit en 1765 comme poste militaire pour défendre et protéger l’île de la Dominique. Bien que construit à l’origine par les Britanniques, la garnison a été agrandie entre 1778 et 1784 pendant l’occupation française. Le fort comprend deux structures qui servaient principalement de casernes, de stockage et de besoins de vie essentiels. Ces structures ont été remplacées par deux murs fortifiés. Un côté avait 5 canons et l’autre côté en avait 4 et 2 disposés à un angle différent. Chacun de ces murs se trouvait au sommet de la colline surplombant la voie navigable en contrebas, offrant une vue directe pour repérer tout danger approchant. Il comprenait plus de 50 bâtiments et offrait des logements pour plus de 600 hommes. Il a finalement été abandonné en 1854. La zone autour du fort est bien boisée, créant un paradis tropical qui engloutissait le fort.»

Les médias de la Dominique comprennent des journaux imprimés hebdomadaires, des plateformes numériques actives, ainsi que des stations de radio commerciales et étatiques.

J’ai rencontré des professionnels des médias des deux hebdomadaires, The Chronicle et The Sun, de la radio privée Q95FM, la radio nationale DBS, du média en ligne EmoNews à Paix Bouche :

Abra-Lee Jones Harriette, directrice générale du journal The Chronicle et sa collègue Terease Morancie, responsable des comptes ;

Charles James, rédacteur en chef et gérant du journal The Sun;

Mathias Peltier présentateur des émissions The Hot Seat et Talk on the Block à la radio Q95FM. Franklyn Moses, présentateur de l’émission Nature Island Small Business Buzz et Shawna Johnson, co-présentatrice à la radio Q95FM. Amanda Bertrand est une journaliste à la radio Q95FM.

Dominica News Online contacté par téléphone parce que le média n’a pas de lieu physique.

Ivona Lugay, directrice de programme à la radio DBS. Kaywana Fontaine-Wilson, responsable du département de langues, et présentatrice de l’émission Èspéwéyans Kwéyòl à la radio DBS. Hassan Robinson, animateur, Rohan Skerrit, technicien, et Rihanna Serrant, stagiaire, Garvin Richards, rédacteur sportif, ainsi que Laila Langford et Alyan Christopher, journalistes à la radio DBS.

Emerline Anselm est la PDG d’EmoNews, Elle était hors du pays..Soana Benjamin et Rick Francis, deux présentateurs TV et Marcus Toussain, le monteur et caméraman à EmoNews à Paix Bouche.

Octobre est la saison du créole. La « Jounen Kwéyòl », ou Journée du créole, est célébrée à la Dominique le dernier vendredi d’octobre ; c(est le vendredi 30 octobre 2026.

St@y connected !

Salaura DIDON