Focus on Industry ... 
the number of hotel rooms is forecast for the 
next two years. Dominica is renowned 
throughout the Caribbean for the unspoiled 
natural beauty of the island, a beauty that 
attracts naturalist visitors, bird watchers, hik¬ 
ers and SCUBA divers. The pure, natural 
spring waters invite investment in health 
spas. 
The employment figures clearly show 
the progress made in the past five years, 
twice as many people employed both in the 
tourism and manufacturing sectors. The 
growth of industry over the same five year 
period shows that the NDC has been mak¬ 
ing a very significant contribution to the 
Gross Domestic Product. 
Further proof of the very encouraging 
progress made in recent years has been the 
investments Dominicans themselves have 
been making in tourism, construction, 
woodworking and agro-industries. The fact 
that some of the investments have come 
from Dominicans living overseas and no 
longer resident on the island is, conclusive 
proof of their confidence in the growing 
economy of their native island. 
Recent initiatives with respect to immi¬ 
gration regulations further encourages in¬ 
vestment in Domi.nica. Economic citizen¬ 
ship can be conferred upon persons who 
invest in the areas of tourism/hotel devel¬ 
opment, agro-processing, and in the local 
component of the proposed international 
airport. 
These investment areas have been de¬ 
termined based on the priorities established 
by government and on the benefits to be 
gained: employment creation, foreign ex¬ 
change earnings, technology transfer and 
the development of management skills. 
Government will review the list of qualifying 
investment areas from time to time. 
This bold new initiative demonstrates 
the government’s pro-active approach to 
investment promotion, and their commit¬ 
ment to improving the quality of life of the 
people of Dominica. Already three projects 
have been given the green light under the 
Economic Citizenship programme; two of 
these projects are successfully operating, 
one in the hotel sector, the other a jewellery 
manufacturing operation. The third project, 
a 250 room hotel resort with a convention 
centre, health centre and nature gardens, 
will be developed at a cost of US$52.5 million. 
For further information, please contact 
the Divison of Industry of the National 
Development Corporation. 
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Tel: (809) 449 2000; Fax: (809) 449 2003. 
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This authentic bay rum is a product of the 
Commonwealth of Dominica, W. I. Bay rum is 
a tradition in the West Indies, and Dominica 
Double Distilled Bay Rum has represented the 
very finest of this tradition since 1907. 
• Splash on after shave. Instantly cools, 
tones, conditions and refreshes the skin. 
• All over body freshener to use liberally 
after bath and shower. Tightens pores, 
stimulates the skin, & gives a smooth 
comfortable feeling. 
• Crisp, clean, fresh scent. 
A. C. SHILLINGFORD & CO., LTD. 
Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers 
Shipping and Insurance Agents 
24 King George V Street, P. O. Box 123, 
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica 
Tel: (809) 44-82481/5 Fax: (809) 44-86681 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
Dominica 
National Development Corporation 
P.O. Box 73, Roseau, Dominica, W.I. 
Tel: (809) 448-2351 • Fax: (809) 448-5840 
Belgium 
OECS Embassy 
Rue des Aduatiques, 100, 1040 Brussels 
Tel: 322-733-4328 • Fax: 322-735-7237 
Canada 
OECS Mission in Canada 
Suite 1050,112 Kent St, Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5P2 
Tel: 613-236-8952 • Fax: 613-236-3042 
U.K. 
Caribbean Tourism Organisation 
Suite 3.15, Vigilant House, 120 Wilton Road 
Victoria, London SW1V 1JZ 
Tel: 071 233 8382 • Fax: 071 873 8551 
USA 
Dominica Consulate Office, Suite 900, 
820 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10017. 
Tel: (212) 599 8478 • Fax: (212) 808 4975 
or 
Caribbean Tourism Organisation 
20 East 46 Street, New York, NY 10017-2452 
Tel: (212) 682-0435 • Fax: (212) 697-4258 
TAXI & MINIBUS RATES 
EC$ 
US$ 
Canefield Airport (car of 4) to. 
Roseau 
20 
8 
Anchorage & Evergreen 
Hotels, Castle Comfort 
25 
10 
Castaways Beach Hotel 
40 
15 
Emerald Pool 
80 
30 
Papillote Retreat 
45 
18 
Reigate Hall Hotel 
35 
13 
Riviere La Croix 
35 
13 
Sisserou Hotel 
35 
13 
Springfield Plantation 
25 
10 
Portsmouth 
110 
43 
Mahaut/Belfast 
15 
5 
Layou River Hotel 
35 
13 
Pointe Michel 
40 
15 
Scotts Head 
65 
25 
Grand Bay 
65 
25 
Soufriere 
60 
23 
Marigot 
130 
50 
Layou Valley Inn 
75 
28 
Coconut Beach Hotel 
110 
43 
Picard Beach Resort 
110 
43 
Castle Bruce 
120 
45 
Lauro Club 
45 
18 
Melville Airport (per person) to 
: 
Roseau* 
42 
16 
Anchorage* 
44 
17 
Castaways, Lauro Club* 
42 
16 
Portsmouth 
30 
12 
* Via Transinsular Route 
Taxi sightseeing rates: 
EC$ 45 / US$18 per hour per car of 4. 
BUS PASSENGER FARES 
Roseau to: EC$ 
Salisbury 3.50 
Portsmouth 7.50 
Woodford Hill 9.00 
Marigot 9.00 
Atkinson 9.00 
Castle Bruce 7.00 
Canefield 1.50 
Laudat 3.00 
Trafalgar 2.25 
For other routes, check the fares with the 
Dispatcher or Tourist information. 
• Rates subject to official change. 
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