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Background: Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. Some 3,000 Carib Indians still living on Dominica are the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean.

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By Rum Runner
February 28th 2009

Portsmouth Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

North Coast

We decided to spend more time exploring Dominica but wanted to see the sights of the north end of the island, so we moved our boats up to Portsmouth. As we approached the anchorage we got a call on the vhf radio. Someone was hailing the “Boat entering Prince Rupert Bay” which is the anchorage we were heading to. So following proper radio etiquette we answered. We soon found out that it was just a local boat boy welcoming us to Portsmouth and letting us know that we can contact him if there is anything we need during our stay. We [View Full Entry]

By Rita n Trevor
February 22nd 2009

The start of something new Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

The begining

This is my first experience with a "blog" something I never thought I'd do, but after increasing pressure from family and friends I thought I would pull my finger out and create one and of course I could not let Ethan beat me to it. So here goes.....enjoy! Lots of you already know the story from the begining so I will try to briefly summarize the story. My husband Trevor and I, made the decision to uproot our two children, Ethan and Rhiann from a great life in England. Ethan aged 10 and Rhiann 6 years old. Surrounded by my wonderfully [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
December 14th 2008

I'll be home in less than a week! Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

New pictures: http://brookeroebuck.shutterfly.com/ Hi, Everyone!! I hope this update finds everyone well! Just a quick note to say hi and to share some new pictures with you guys. I uploaded semester 2 powderpuff, our Thanksgiving Dominica style, and some pictures of Kootney and a recent scuba adventure. Hope you enjoy them! I'm in the middle of finals, so I will write again when I'm home. Home on the 20th (less than a week!)!! xoxo, Brooke [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
October 20th 2008

Messages from Moo Cow Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

New pictures: http://brookeroebuck.shutterfly.com/ New email: bmroebuck@gmail.com Hi, Everyone!! I hope this blog finds everyone well. I have uploaded some new pictures - they are from scuba diving, my 25th birthday, as well as some miscellaneous things. The scuba diving has been a lot of fun and some of the pictures are amazing - they were taken by one of the dive masters I dove with. These particular pictures are from a beach called Douglas Bay - the coral is beautiful there and it's brimming with small fish. I also had a great time celebrating my 25th birthday - my parents bought [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
October 20th 2008

Scuba Diving Video Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

Hey, Everyone I posted a scuba diving video of me on Youtube. The link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4dhNwon4q8 The video is wicked cool. You'll see three people diving, I am the only girl. Enjoy! ~Brooke [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
September 14th 2008

Home and Back Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

New pictures: http://brookeroebuck.shutterfly.com Saturday, Sept 6 5:28am Location: Terminal B, Logan Airport Well well well… Break has come and gone and now it’s time to return to the island. DOH. I haven’t written for some time, so let’s take a trip to the past and relive some of what I’ve been up to. Hmmm… studying, studying, and… perhaps more studying?? Yeah, exciting, huh. The last two weeks of school were pretty trying - we had quite a few exams all in a row, not to mention the distracting excitement of returning home. I really didn&r [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
August 6th 2008

Powderpuff Video Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

Hey Everyone Below you will find a link to the Powderpuff video on Youtube, where I debut as the right offensive lineswoman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ad2t7rctHU There is some graphic music on here, so beware, and ENJOY!!! xoxo, Brooke [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
August 1st 2008

Women's Football and Spiders Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

Hi, Everyone I've just uploaded some new pictures from the Women's "Powderpuff" football game and a couple of the dubious gigantic spider that decided to take residence on the mosquito net over my bed. Here is the link: http://brookeroebuck.shutterfly.com/action/?a=0ActXDNszcMWLDcA¬ag=1 Things are well here, just busy as usual. About three weeks left in the semester and we have four more exams to complete before I can head home! Today makes it the same month I'm going to come home, which is extremely exciting!!!! Oh, for those of you who haven't marked your calendars yet, I'll be h [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
July 20th 2008

New Pictures!! Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

Hii!! I've added some new pictures to share with everyone - you can find them at: brookeroebuck.shutterfly.com/action/?a=0ActXDNszcMWLDUg Enjoy!! xoxo, Brooke [View Full Entry]

By smashr7
July 14th 2008

Two down Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Portsmouth

Hello, Everyone It’s 3:20pm on Monday, July 14th and I have just returned from taking mini 2. I think it went okay, but we’ll see what the grades say. I’ve been extremely busy over these past couple of weeks, ESPECIALLY last week - it was filled with honors meetings, EMS call, Histology Lab exam, class, and then studying for mini 2 - it was a hellish week. But now it’s Monday at 3:20, which means that mini 2 is done, which means that I am FREEEEE until tomorrow morning at 8am when classes resume again… Freedom is bliss. And what shall [View Full Entry]

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