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Banking
Each village has a Credit Union where you can do necessary banking. For more complicated
procedures and ATMs there is a Barclays and a National Commercial Bank in the nearby
town of Portsmouth. Ask as some merchants do not take credit cards. U.S. dollars
are accepted at all businesses. The rate of exchange for U.S. dollars is about 2.6
and is fixed. EC dollars of course are accepted every where. Euros or Canadian dollars
can be exchanged at any bank. Traveler's cheques should be converted at a bank as
well.
Car
Rentals- Buses
Valley Car Rentals
Island Car Rental
Best Deal
Pick up can be arranged at airport or at your accommodation. All the rental firms
have a desk at the airport. There are taxis meeting most flights if you have not
arraigned for pick up by your host. The cost into Calibishie village is about $25
U.S. dollars from Melville Hall airport.
If
you plan to use local buses to get around the island the cost is very low. Look for
an "H" on the license plate. They can be flagged by raising your hand as
they pass. Be sure to check if they are going as far as you plan. They are a fun
way to get around! The approximate cost from Calibishie Village to Portsmouth is
$4.75 EC.
Churches
Religion is an important part of the lives of most Dominicans. Although the Roman
Catholic Church is the largest in Dominica, we have many other denominations to chose
from, including Methodist, Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of God and Jehovah
Witness. Each village holds regular services and are pleased to have visitors join
in their worship. It is an experience not to be missed.
Contractors/Builders
KIWI
Construction
Kiwi Construction has successfully completed more than a dozen projects in the Caribbean
since being established by Stephen and Sandra Whitcher in January 1996. Since being
awarded his "Registered Master Builder" qualification in New Zealand, Stephan
has gained more than forty years of experience of running his own building company
in New Zealand and Canada before settling as a resident in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
To date they have designed and built a number of homes and lodges for clients from
around the world.e-mail Kiwi Construction.
Hospitals
and Clinics
There is a hospital in the town of Marigot and Portsmouth. Health clinics can be
found in all the main villages. Several pharmacies are also in the area to provide
you with your basic needs. MediVac to the neighboring island of Guadeloupe is available
if needed.
Real
Estate
D.R.E.A.M.S. - Dominica Real
Estate Agent Marketing Services
Annick Giraud, Director
Office in the Tourist Information Center
cell 767-315-5523
phone 767-445-8344
E-mail:uprising1@cwdom.dm
Houses for rent, houses for sale, land for sale, residence permits, and land packages
including home construction.
Web Site: www.dominicadreams.com
Tour
Guides
Calibishie has trained Tour Guides that can take you to local places of interest,
as well as sights around the island. They know the local hidden caves, rivers, waterfalls
and forest experiences. They can also meet your flight.
- Napp
Abraham Airport pickup available 767.445-8900
- Paul
Celestine 767.445-8449
- Wendy
& Marcus Marcellin Airport pickup available 767-316-7702 or 767-277-8573
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