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Final Glimpses of Dominica
from: "Dominica Sail Away . . ." By Travelling Artist

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.

195 days ago: Rum Runner published a blog
Dominica Part II

February 25th 2009 Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Roseau
After our hikes thru Dominica’s Morne Trois Piton National Park we needed a few days of rest, of just hanging out on the boat, and maybe going for a snorkel or two to work out our sore muscles. ... 10 photos [full story]

195 days ago: Rum Runner published a blog
Dominica Part I

February 21st 2009 Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Roseau
Our next stop along the Caribbean chain was Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominica Republic which lies over 400 miles away and is close to 20 times bigger in land mass and population). This t ... 6 photos [full story]

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