FAQ

Yes we are. Though several traditional tourism services have been affected by the passage of Hurricane Maria some have resumed business activity and the major tourism sites are now officially opened.   Click here for more information on open sites.  

Yes, Douglas Charles Airport, Canefield Airport, and the Roseau Ferry Terminal are all open. The Woodbridge Bay Port is open for cargo services. Cruise vessels can also dock at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth.

Dominica continues to be serviced by all major carriers which operated prior to Hurricane Maria. These are: Air Antilles, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines, WINAIR, Trans Island Air, Costal Air Transport, and Express Carrier.Additional carriers include Sky High, and Inter-Caribbean Airways.

Yes. L’Express des Iles fast ferry service is operating daily between Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.  Travellers interested in visiting the destination should inquire with their travel agent or visit http://www.express-des-iles.com/index.cfm?lng=en

As of February 22^nd 2018, out of the nine hundred and sixty two (962) total room stock, three hundred and ninety three (393) are currently available, bringing the percentage to 41% Additional rooms are expected to be available in the coming months.    

For detailed information on properties kindly visit http://dominicaupdate.com/where-to-stay/

Yes.  Visitors must obtain a driver’s permit from the car rental company.  The permit costs US$12.  Persons must be between 25 and 65 years old, with two years’ driving experience in order to qualify for a driver’s permit. In certain areas caution should be exercised as some roadways were compromised.

FLOW

FLOW Dominica Post Hurricane Maria Restoration Update as at April 4^th 2018

Total Number of mobile sites restored to date: 46 /49

Percentage of mobile sites restored to date: 93%

Mobile service currently reaches 97% of the Population

Fixed voice and data services has been restored to 90% of Major Business Customers

Fixed voice and data services has been restored to 90% of Governments major Locations in the City (Working towards restoring Government remote sites across the island)

2,200 voice & data business and residential customers reconnected

DIGICEL

Digicel has restored mobile services to the majority of its customers. Additionally Digicel Home Entertainment has been restored to Roseau, Bath Estate, Pottersville, and Goodwill; offering both Broadband and Digital TV services.

Their Business Solutions Team has also deployed an airFibre solution which has offered decentralized business connectivity.

EPIC Communications

Epic Communications presently has five locations for Epic Wi-Fi hotspots. They are: The Financial Center, Dr. Ferreira’s Building on Great Marlborough Street, Charles Pharmacy Building on Cork Street, parts of Greens Lane, St. Aroment (Goodwill), and Castle Street. For more information on Epic Communication services please contact them at their current office – 265 1124 or email them at info@epic.dm

Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC) continues to work towards powering up the entire island. As of March 15^th over 10,000 customers are hooked up to the DOMLEC grid. Restoration update as at May 10^th 2018 stands as follows:

South:

Latest areas energized:

More circuits in Warner (bakery &School areas); Dublanc; Castle Bruce;

Lalay and surrounding areas in Grand Bay

Ongoing works:

Belleuve Chopin; West Coast; Warner; Grand Bay

North Energized:

Circuits in Morne A Louis; Bense is approximately 95% complete; Amber Vieille Case

Dominica Water & Sewage Company Ltd. (DOWASCO) stated approximately 90% of the population now have access to pipe-borne water, while extensive repairs on water network continues.

Yes.  Hours of operations for local banks are as follows:

National Bank of Dominica

8:00am to 2:00 pm – Monday to Thursdays

8:00am to 3:00pm Fridays.

First Caribbean Bank

8:00am to 2:00pm – Mondays to Thursdays

8:00am to 4:00pm – Fridays

Bank of Nova Scotia

8:00am to 2:00pm – Mondays to Thursdays

8:00am to 3:00pm – Fridays

National Cooperative Credit Union

8:00am to 3:00pm – Mondays to Thursdays

8:00am to 4:00pm – Fridays

Yes, below is a list of Car Rental Companies on island.