Visitor
Information
Bank
Hours:
Monday
to Thursday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m
Friday
8 p.m. - 5 p.m
Climate:
Average
daytime temperatures 75 to 85 degrees, with cooler temperatures in
the mountains.
Dry seasons is January to April.
Rainy seasons is July to October.
Clothing:
Lightweiht,
casual clothing is best throughout the year, with
a light sweater for cooler evenings or nights. Swimwear is not acceptable on
streets. Walking shoes and raincoats are recommended for rainforest
hikes.
Credit Cards:
Major
credit cards and travelerīs checks are accepted by most hotels,
resturantes, car rental agencies and tour operators islandwide.
Currency
Exchange:
Local
currency is the Eastern Caribbien dollar.
(EC $ 2.67 = US$ 1.0), but U.S. dollar are accepted all over the iland. You are advised to exchange your
currency at the banks, where you will get the most
favorable exchange rate.
Departure
Tax:
US$
12 per person. Children under 12 exempt.
Electrical
System:
220/240
volts, 50 cycles. A transformer is required
for all appliances of 110 voltage. Outlets are three-prong
European-style. Adapters may be needed.
Emergency Numbers:
Dial
999 for Police, fire and ambulance.
Entery Requirements:
A
valid passport and a return ticket are required,
however, proof of citizenship bearing a photograph
is acceptable from U:S and Canadian citizens.
French nationals may visit for up to two weeks with a Carte
Indentite.
Getting Married:
Either
party should be on the island to apply for a marriage license. This should be done at least two
days prior to the wedding.
You
will need proof of:
Citizenship (passport and birth certificates), Divorce where applicable
(divorce decree), Copy of death certificate if widow or widower.
The Registrar can celebrate a marriage anywhere in the state.
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Government:
Full
independence with republican status within the British
Commonweath. Now formally know as the "Commonwealth of Dominica".
Hospitals
& Medical Facilities:
Healt cecnters exist all over the island.
The following is a list of Hospitals:
Grand Bay Healt Centre: 446-3706
Marigot Hospital: 445-7091
Portsmouth Hospital: 445-5237
Princess Margaret Hospital: 448-2231
Language:
English
is the official language. Creole
and French-patois are widely spoken.
Population:
Approximately
71,000 comprising principally
Afro-West Indian and about 3,000 carib Indians.
Taxes:
There
is a 3% sales tax for food,
drinks and merchandise. 5%
room tax on accommodations.
Tipping:
The
most hotels have a
10% service charge wich
is included in the bill.
Further tipping is by choise.
Water:
The
water is safe to drink.
Some visitors may opt for
bottled springwater,
available at shops and hotels.
Ports
of Entry:
The following is a list of designated ports.
Mooring any craft in a marine reserve
or protected area is prohibitet. The scotts
Head/Soufriere Bay area is southwest of
the island, is now a marine reserve an is
off limits for mooring. A Coast-Wise permit
must be obtained from Customs for
movement of craft from one location to another.
Portsmouth-----------In
the north.
Roseau------------------The capital, on the west coast.
Anse
Du Mai----------In
the east.
Car rental:
35-50
US $/day + insurance 9 and
tax 3%,
over 25 years old.
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