Category: viewpoint
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Roseau Bayfront
Roseau Bayfront, also known as the Dame Eugenia Boulevard, is a popular waterfront promenade in the capital city of Dominica, Roseau. The history of this area dates back to the 18th century when Dominica was a French colony. Previous Next During this time, the area was used for trading goods, and the waterfront was a…
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Morne Bruce Cross
The Morne Bruce Cross stands on the Morne, reached from the Botanical Gardens up a route called Jack’s Walk, named after the Union Jack (which flew here) because soldiers took it as a shortcut back from Roseau to the Garrison. It overlooks Roseau from above the Botanical Gardens, giving a bird’s eye view of the…
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Morne Bruce Garrison
Dominica was ceded to Britain by the Treaty of Paris in 1763. To keep the island under her rule, Britain had to defend it from the French. Some small forts were started in 1765. Military engineers were commissioned to produce plans for the defence of the colony. Captain James Bruce, Royal Engineer, was head of…
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Bells Jetty
Image copyright @ Delcampe Bell’s Jetty has a long history and has been an important landmark in Roseau for many years. The jetty is named after the Bell family who were prominent merchants in Roseau during the 19th century. During the colonial era, Roseau was an important trading port for the British, and Bell’s Jetty…