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ROSEAU, Dominica – “Dominica is open for business and ready to welcome visitors to its shores,” so says Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Honourable Robert Tonge. ROSEAU, Dominica – “Dominica is open for business and ready to welcome visitors to its shores,” so says Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Honourable Robert Tonge. This comes after the island was hard hit by Tropical Storm Erika on August 27, 2015. At a recent press briefing, the Minister provided an update on the status of the island’s tourism industry. Air access to the destination has resumed with LIAT, ...

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica begins to rebuild after the impact of Tropical Storm Erika. Assessments continue to the country’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sites and attractions which are critical to the Country’s productivity and tourism industry. Douglas-Charles Airport remains the only port which continues its cleanup towards reopening. Canefield Airport, the ferry terminal and both cruise ports – Roseau Cruise Ship Berth and the Woodbridge Bay Port – were unaffected by the TS Erika. Here is an update on accessibility, sites and attractions: • Emerald Pool: This s...

  That morning sun was low in the sky and not the best for picture taking but still very pretty. The trail led me on. I soon got a sneak peek at Illilouette Fall.   There were a few spots with water running down the trail but nothing I couldn’t step on strategic rocks or pieces of wood to get over. I followed the sign to Illilouette Fall.     And I could hear the roar of Illilouette Fall long before I reached a spot off of a short side trail with the best view of Illilouette Fall. When you actually reach the fall, you can’t see any of the drop, so the best views are from a ways back.