Choral Echoes
Sisserou Singers
Concert celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Sisserou Singers.
Arawak House of Culture, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
8 p.m • EC$25

Dive Fest
Dominica Watersports Association (DWA)
An annual event that celebrates Dominica's amazing marine life while educating the public, and also promoting our diverse water activities.
P. O. Box 63, Roseau
767-614-1102 • info@dominicawatersports.com •
www.divefestdominica.com

DIVE FEST XVI: Football Match
DWA
The DWA Footballers play the media challenge football match against the DBS Dream Team.
Newtown Savannah, Newtown
5–7 p.m • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Dive Fest Happy Hour
DWA
Happy Hour event with door prizes and giveaways.
Fort Young Hotel, Victoria St., Roseau
6–10 p.m • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Dive Fest Swinging Stars Dance
DWA
Dance with live music by the Swinging Stars band.
Fort Young Hotel, Victoria St., Roseau
6–10 p.m • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Discover Scuba
DWA and Dive Training Magazine
Get an introduction to scuba diving in the pool. Minimum age is 8 at Anchorage Hotel, 12 at Purple Turtle Beach. All parti­cipants must sign waivers. Minors (under age 18) require parental signature. The Scuba Radio Mermaids will be there.
Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (448-2639) and Purple Turtle Beach, Portsmouth (445-5296)
9 a.m–2 p.m • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Beginner’s Dive
DWA and Dive Training Magazine
A chance to try out what you’ve learnt on a reef dive and explore the marine life. Minimum age is 12. All participants must sign waivers. Minors require parental signature.
Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (448-2639) and Purple Turtle Beach, Portsmouth (445-5296)
6–10 p.m • EC$40

DIVE FEST XVI: Discover Scuba
DWA and Dive Training Magazine
Get an introduction to scuba diving in the pool. Minimum age is 8. All parti­cipants must sign waivers. Minors (under age 18) require parental signature. The Scuba Radio Mermaids will be there.
Cabrits Dive, Picard, Portsmouth (445-3011)
9 a.m–2 p.m • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Beginner’s Dive
DWA and Dive Training Magazine
A chance to try out what you’ve learnt on a reef dive and explore the marine life. Minimum age is 12. All participants must sign waivers. Minors require parental signature.
Cabrits Dive, Picard, Portsmouth (445-3011)
6–10 p.m • EC$40

Irie Eco International Children Summer Program
Irie Eco
5-week summer program for children 5 to 12 years. Activities include crafting, hikes, bird and whale watching, camping, music, and studying local plants and wildlife.
Alliance Française, Elmshall Road, Roseau
1 (767) 448-1698 • 277-9823 • 225-4875
irie-eco@hotmail.com
irieeco.blogspot.com
8 a.m–4 p.m (Mon–Thu) and 9 a.m–1p.m (Fri) • Prices are prorated, call for details

DIVE FEST XVI: Sealife Camera One Day Shoot
DWA, Sealife Camera
Try out the latest Sealife cameras on a dive and enter your best photo in the contest. Prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition dinner on Friday. Single tank dive cost extra EC$20.
Cabrits Dive Centre, Picard Estate, Portsmouth (445-3011) and A.L. Dive, Loubiere (440-5108/3483)
8:15 a.m • EC$20

Bastille Day (Juillet quartorze)
Alliance Française de la Dominique
Bastille Day is a French public holiday commemorating the Storming of the Bastille (1789).
Alliance Française de la Dominique, Elmshall Road, Roseau
767-448-4557 • afrancaise@cwdom.dm •
www.af_antilles.org/afdom

DIVE FEST XVI: Sealife Camera One Day Shoot
DWA, Sealife Camera
Try out the latest Sealife cameras on a dive and enter your best photo in the contest. Prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition dinner on Friday. Single tank dive cost extra EC$20.
Sunset Bay Club & Seaside Resort, Coulibistrie (446-6522)
8:15 a.m • EC$20

DIVE FEST XVI: Sealife Camera One Day Shoot
DWA, Sealife Camera
Try out the latest Sealife cameras on a dive and enter your best photo in the contest. Prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition dinner on Friday. Single tank dive cost extra EC$20.
Nature Island Dive, Soufrière (449-8181)
8:15 a.m • EC$20

DIVE FEST XVI: Sealife Camera One Day Shoot
DWA, Sealife Camera
Try out the latest Sealife cameras on a dive and enter your best photo in the contest. Prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition dinner on Friday. Single tank dive cost extra EC$20.
Dive Dominica, Castle Comfort (448-8710)
8:15 a.m • EC$20

DIVE FEST XVI: Photo Awards Party
DWA, Sealife Camera
Underwater photographs taken during the Sealife Camera One Day Shoots will be judged and prizes will be awarded for the best photos.
Location to be announced

DIVE FEST XVI: Discounted Whale Watch
An opportunity to see the whales at a very discounted price.
Departs from Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (448-2639)
9 a.m • EC$40 (adults) and $20 (children)

DIVE FEST XVI: Irie Safari Kids Treasure Hunt
DWA, Irie Safari
Underwater treasure hunt held in the shallow water along the shore where the children will snorkel to find prizes. All done under the watchful eyes of the Divemasters.
Irie Safari, Champagne, Pointe Michel (440-6505)
Noon • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Sealife Camera Divemaster Photo Fish Competition
DWA, Sealife Camera
Divemasters and instructors are given a Sealife camera, a list of fish and one hour to dive & photograph all the fish on the list.
Departs from Dive Dominica, Castle Comfort (448-8710)
2 p.m • EC$20

DIVE FEST XVI: Pirates Wine and Cheese Sunset Cruise
DWA, Pirates Ltd.
Expand your palate with a variety of French cheeses & premium wines on a sunset cruise along the coast.
Departs Roseau Ferry Berth, Bayfront, Roseau
6 p.m • EC$60, EC$100 for couples

DIVE FEST XVI: Kubuli Carib Canoe Race
DWA, Kubuli Beer
4-man relay race in traditional Carib canoes. Teams battle for the trophy & bragging rights. Anyone can join the private team races (corporate teams $100, private teams $40). Trophy and prize giving after.
Soufrière Beach, Soufrière
1–6 p.m • Free

DIVE FEST XVI: Soufriere Kubuli Beach Party
DWA, Kubuli Beer
Party to mark the end of Dive Fest.
Soufrière Beach, Soufrière
6 p.m–Midnight • Free

One-Day International Cricket Match: West Indies v. Bangladesh
One-Day International cricket match will be held in Roseau.
New Windsor Park Stadium, Bath Road, Roseau

EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION WEEK: Golden Drum Awards
Cultural Division, National Cultural Council
National awards are given in recognition of long sustained & outstanding service in the field of artistic & cultural development.
Arawak House of Culture, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
8 p.m • Free

EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION WEEK: Bélé and Drumming
Cultural Division
Cultural groups perform traditional dance and drumming.
Pointe Michel
Free