The Na tree (Mesua Nagassarium) and the Nil Manel flower (Nypheae stellata) have recently (this article was written in 1986) been elevated to unique positions as Sri Lanka’s National Tree and National ...

With the help of community-minded hotels and visitors eager to give back, Dominica is making a rapid recovery from Hurricane Maria.

Paradise found: Why Dominica is the remote, nature-packed Caribbean island for the adventurous traveller This untouched-feeling Eden has hikes, hot springs and cute homestays for nature-seekers ...

This Caribbean island is on track to become the world’s first 'hurricane-proof' country When Hurricane Maria destroyed Dominica in 2017, the devastation spurred an ambitious goal to fully adapt ...

National flowers serve as symbols of a country's natural beauty, heritage, and cultural pride. These floral emblems often have historical or cultural significance, representing the nation's connection ...

On the Caribbean island of Dominica, "Mas Dominik," the ultimate Carnival, is back Feb. 20-21st, showcasing the island’s African and French traditional roots through music, art and dance. A ...

With cellphone providers struggling to get back up and running, amateur radio operators have stepped in to fill the communications void.

The mountain chicken frog (Leptodactylus fallax) was once considered Dominica's unofficial national dish, according to locals.

The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale. “We want to ensure these majestic ...

Pterocarpus and palm trees along the Indian River on the Carribbean island of Dominica. Pterocarpus is a pantropical tree genus in the legume family that has winged fruits dispersed by wind or by ...

An explosion of steam and gas in the mountains of the remote, jungle-clad Caribbean island of Dominica has shaken residents, who are fearful it is a harbinger for renewed seismic activity in a ...