Antillean

Exploring Creole Languages – Antillean Creole

Antillean Creole, also known as Antillean French Creole or simply Creole, is a French-based Creole language predominantly spoken in the Lesser Antilles. Various African, Amerindian, and European languages have significantly influenced Antillean Creole structure, lexicon, and syntax.
Roseau Capital Lead

Discover the Natural Beauty of Dominica

Dominica is an island nation located in the Caribbean that boasts lush rainforests, natural hot springs, and rustic beaches. Dominica is the perfect location for adventure-seeking travelers and individuals who...
Constance with daughters Amoy, Ayeen and son Ian

The Dominica of my Childhood

When Hurricane Maria battered the lush, beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica on September 19th, 2017, everyone listening on the news to the strained voice of Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica’s Prime Minister ...

Unpacking Brexit: What comes next?

For the last two years, Brexit has been dominating the headlines. But what will the UK’s leaving the EU mean for the creole speaking islands of Mauritius, Dominica, Seychelles and St Lucia? Will it cause proble...
Dominica

Explore! – Dominica

Part of the Windward Islands, Dominica was French until 1763, becoming a British colony in 1805 before gaining independence in 1978. While it’s wonderful to visit at any time of year, the raucous Mas Domink ca...
Dominica

Explore! Where would you go next? – Dominica

Part of the Windward Islands, Dominica was French until 1763, becoming a British colony in 1805 before gaining independence in 1978. While it’s wonderful to visit at any time of year, the raucous Mas Domink ca...
Dominica’s parade of Creole Fashion event 2014

Dominica’s parade of Creole Fashion event 2014

On Sunday 5th October 2014, The Dominican High Commission hosted their very first Parade of Creole Fashion event. The prestigious event was a youth-focused venture with the aim to widen the scope and reach of ...
Damian Marley

16 Years of the World Creole Music Festival

The Commonwealth of Dominica, an eastern Caribbean island nation, stages the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) annually in its main town, Roseau. This year marks the festival’s 16th time it will showcase Domin...
Dominica

Dominica, an exotic paradise

Dominica The Dominica is another island, but it is unique in that it is placed right between the island of Martinique and the Guadeloupe. Unlike most Caribbean islands that have been so shaken by colonisation...