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Cops Charged With Murder

Police officers are outraged that two of the colleagues have been charged for the murder of a Carib Territory resident and have resorted to protest action this week, forcing the operations at the law enforcement headquarters to a near standstill.

Times Newspaper in Hot Water Again

Matthias Peltier Jr. and his company, The Times Newspaper, along with Chinese businessman, Felix Chen Sheng-Tien, have found themselves facing a possible libel charge (…allegations made in a October 17 Times story - $20 Million Mystery) being filed by King and Wood Lawyers of behalf of Dominica’s Ambassador to China, David Hsiu. Regarding Felix Chen, the businessman has been demanded to:

“…within 15 days of the day hereof, to publish on the front page of The Times and one other reputable newspapers in Dominica your apology statement to indemnify our client for all his costs and expenses in connection with this matter and to undertake not to make further allegations to the same or similar effect.

Steady Rise In Advance Bookings For Rooms

Hotel and resorts in Dominica anticipate a large influx of visitors for Reunion 2008 and booking are already rising steadily, especially for the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF).

High Airfares Affects Liat Christmas Travel

Liat’s high airfares appear to be having a negative effect on travel to and from Dominica for the Christmas holidays via that airline.

We Must Be Serious About Out Bananas – PM Sherrit

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has vowed that he and his colleagues with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) would not just sit back and allow the European Union (EU) to take over the region banana market.

Massive Cocaine Haul

Two men have been arrested and charged by the police with possession and possession intent to supply 777 pounds (353 kilos) of cocaine.

News Source: The Chronicle Newspaper Dominica

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You will be amazed to know amount Google search queries made for “Dominica Flag”, people are slowly learning about Dominica and what makes the island so unique. Thats a clear indication that Dominica is slowly becoming one of the better tourism destination is the Caribbean.The colors on the Dominica flag say everything about our beautiful island.

The flag of Dominica was officially adopted on November 3, 1978. The yellow represents the original inhabitants, black the fertile soil, and white indicates the pure water. The centered stars symbolize the ten island parishes. The Sisserou Parrot is indigenous to the island.

In many ways I’m happy that Dominica is beginning to get International exposure, which will benefit Dominica’s economy greatly. But do you know what I like most about Dominica - EVERYTHING . Do you agree? Lets hear it.

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The Grand Soufriere Sulphur Springs gets hundreds of visitors every month from all over the world. Most of the people who visit the Sulphur Springs is there only to take advantage of the healing properties of the Sulphur deposit in the newly structured bathing pools at the bottom of the Soufriere valley. A lot them are unaware of the Grand Soufriere Sulphur Spring Trail.

This attractive walk takes you between the villages of Tete Morne and Gallion via a large area of Sulphur Springs, 2.5 mile east of the village of Soufriere. Visitors can also start the trail by driving to Grand Bay (east side of the island), and then go up a hill to the viewpoint at the top of Tete Morne from which a small but easy path descends in the Soufriere bay.

Just like most of the visitors Luida and I was only interested in getting a view of the Soufriere Valley and Sulphur Springs. If you’re up to the challenge and would love to see the spectacular view from the heights of Soufriere, be ready to climb a very long narrow path up the mountain. The hike is a winding trail that has hundreds of stairs made from tree husks. It’s a very long and because hot deposits everywhere it’s hot and humid, you work up a sweat right away.

When we finally get to the top of the mountain, the only thing I wanted to do was to sit down, relax and enjoy the spectacular view of the Soufriere Valley and the Caribbean Sea. (Damn it’s beautiful up there)

On our way down from the mountain, we discovered this incredible nature hot spring pool flowing with warm Sulphur water. The warm water so comforting, I could just seat there for hours while warm water just run over my body, but unfortunately we had to leave because it was beginning to get dark and difficult to walk the trail then.

Bathing in the hot spring is definitely a must if you ever visit the Soufriere Sulphur Springs, but until you do… here are some photos.

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