Useful Information ... 
ROADS 
300 miles of excellent paved roads, give 
easy access to all areas of interest. 
SHIPPING 
There is a regular service between Dominica 
and major international ports in North 
America, Europe and the Caribbean. The 
country’s two primary ports are located at 
Roseau and Portsmouth. The facility at 
Woodbridge Bay, Roseau, is a deep water 
harbour which can accommodate larger ves¬ 
sels with a draft of 30 ft. up to 500 ft. in 
length. Modern container facilities allow han¬ 
dling 20 ft. (nominal) 20 ton containers ex- 
ship gear as well as 20 ft. or 40 ft. roll-on/ 
roll-off containers. All cargo vessels (except 
tankers) discharge and load alongside berth. 
SHOPPING 
The best buys are the unique Carib Craft 
items; straw craft; pottery; handpainted 
candles; leather craft; wood carvings; local 
preserves and syrups; handmade cigars and 
coconut oil-based soaps. 
SHOP HOURS 
Monday to Friday 8am - 1pm and 2pm - 
4pm. Saturday 8am - 1pm. Some shops 
open between 1pm and 2pm. 
SPORTS 
Diving/Watersports: Castaways Diving 
and Watersports, Dive Dominica, Anchor¬ 
age Dive Centre. 
Health Club: Mac’s Health Club. 
Squash: Anchorage Hotel. 
Tennis Courts: Castaways Beach Ho¬ 
tel, Reigate Hall Hotel. 
Spectator Sports: Basketball, Cricket, 
Football, Netball, Rounders, Tennis and 
Volleyball. 
TAX 
There is a 5% Gov’t Room Tax at hotels and 
a 3% Gov’t Sales Tax. 
TAXIS 
Taxis, minibuses and vehicles for hire are 
denoted by ‘H’ registration. As there are not 
many taxis operating after 6pm, it is better to 
prearrange your taxi for your evening excur¬ 
sions. 
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UNIVERSAL ELEGANCE 
THE JEWEL OF STORES 
Corner of Kennedy Avenue & Great George Street, (Four Corners), Roseau. 
Tel & Fax: (809) 448 2811 
JEWELRY 14K & 18K 
ELECTRONICS 
GENERAL MERCHANDISE 
• Chains • Earrings • Pendants 
• Wristlets • Watches • Sterling Silver 
• SEIKO • CITIZEN • CASIO 
• TV’s • VCR’s • Hi-Fi’s 
• Radios • Calculators • Cameras 
• Unique Clothing 
• Cassettes • Film 
Verily in the remembrance of Allah (Thecreator) will hearts find rest—Quran 
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
In 1987 Dominica became the first country 
in the world to operate a fully digital system.lt 
has a capacity for 13,241 lines. Telephone, 
telegram, telefax and data services are pro¬ 
vided by Cable and Wireless (West Indies) 
Ltd., along with International Direct Dialing 
and USA Direct. The International Direct 
Dial (IDD) code for Dominica is (809) 44 plus 
a 5 digit number. Also see pay phones. 
TIME 
Dominica is in the Atlantic Standard Time 
Zone, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard 
Time and four hours behind GMT. 
VALUABLES 
Don’t tempt our friendly people, lock up just 
as you would at home. It may be a good idea 
to leave some cash in safekeeping in your 
hotel and avoid taking valuables to the beach. 
WATER 
Hundreds of rivers assure a plentiful water 
supply which is pipe bourne all over Dominica. 
The water is safe to drink. Bottled spring 
water is available at shops and hotels. 
The Cathedral in Roseau 
Photo Joan Iaconetti 
Our new ultra modern facility 
is centrally and conveniently 
located on Old Street, opposite 
the Old Market. Now you can 
enjoy exercising in fully carpeted, 
relaxing surroundings! 
WE OFFER: 
■ Aerobics classes. 
T , . , n , 0 , . ■ Body Building room 
Third Floor #10 Old Street, ^ 
opposite the Old Market, ■ Trained Instructors. 
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