The nature island of the Caribbean, Dominica, is home to some of the most picturesque villages and scenery ever imagined. The quaint little town of Roseau is the capital of The Commonwealth of Dominica however the village of Portsmouth, the second largest town, was first chosen as the site for the capital by the British Settlers. Portsmouth is located on the Northwestern coast near Prince Rupert bay, originally planned as the capital; Portsmouth had to be evacuated due to the Malaria carrying mosquito in the nearby marshes. The British realized the town’s significance in their trade with Europe because of the natural harbor which existed but alas disease caused the settlers to flee the area.

IBCs in Dominica must have name that ends with limited responsibility (Limited Liability); for example: Limited, Ltd., Corporation, Corp., Société Anonyme, or S.A. Offshore company accounts are important for the maintenance of offshore companies. Dominica has an established second citizenship program for obtaining dual citizenship. Transfer of investment contributions by applicants go directly to an escrow account where they are held until it has been determined whether second citizenship is granted to an applicant. Successful applicants will receive a comfort letter and invited to an interview with economic citizenship authorities.

However Portsmouth to this day is a vibrant town with some of the most exotic flora and fauna found along the Indian River. The town in the 1600’s had a natural harbor that was originally home to the native indigenous Carib Indians, and with its sheltered bay offered protection from the enemy and with easy access to the sea was a good area to set up a port (which was quickly realized by the British in 1771). When the Carib Indians moved into the interior of the island of Dominica, the British used the grounds at Cabrits to build a fort that defended the north of the island from enemy with its cannons pointing seawards. The harbor at Portsmouth has been kept much in the same location, in the Cabrits National Park to this day and trade and commerce are still features of the Town.

Fusion Village Restaurant and bar sits at the entrance of the splendid restaurant area and it outfitted with modern furniture which makes having a drink at Fusion Village a wonderful time spent see restaurant photos.

The Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth, welcome major cruise ships and yachts daily. The Dominica Marine Association are now allocated funds to the development of the infrastructure of a marina, to encourage yachts to dock of the shores of Portsmouth. Cargo boats and bulk carriers do not dock at the Cruise ship Berth but at the long house wharf located 10 minutes from the Cabrits National Park. Extensions were made to the long house wharf by a further 150 feet, by the local government. This extension now allows for roll on/roll off service and docking of cargo ships alongside.

Basilico lounge features a bar where the best cocktails are served. Basilico Italian pizza features the Parmigiana which is topped with fried eggplant, parmesan cheese and basil.

The improved wharf can now accommodate vessels having a draft of 28 feet. The Dominican Registered boats Maryanne and Grace dock at the harbor at Portsmouth coming from St.Marteen and St.Kitts and Nevis. Grace Hill Shipping and Marketing Services are responsible for the cargo boats and they come to Dominica weekly usually every Monday unless weather conditions do not permit them and come into the deep water harbor at the Woodbridge bay on Tuesday for offloading.

Parking at the Portsmouth Cruise Ship Berth and the Long House Wharf are directly outside the facilities. Buses and taxis are readily available outside the sea ports and can cost about EC$150 or US$56 to get to Roseau, also the sea ports are in close proximity to the Douglas Square where buses are available for public transportation, this cost EC$8.00 or US$3.00 from Portsmouth to Roseau.

The ranges of shipping possibilities have been expanded in the North and have directly impacted on the cost of doing business in Portsmouth. Portsmouth still remains the major banana shipping port on island to date.