ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES
MOVING TO DOMINICA Things you need to know
Map of Dominica
What you need to know
AIR TRAVEL Air travel provided on first passage for employee and family members under the age of 18 and spouse (common law included)
PERSONAL EFFECTS Shipment of personal effects of employee and dependents up to a max. of a 20ft container plus a vehicle.
SETTLEMENT GRANT Settlement grant of one (1) month base salary will be paid upon arrival.
HOUSING Housing for the first month at the expense of the Commission is available, however, should the employee decide to take this option, the employee forfeits that month’s housing allowance.
DUTY FREE CONCESSIONS All professional staff at MPP1 and above are entitled to duty free concessions on a vehicle during the first 6 months of employment (after a 3-month probationary period); MPP5 and above are entitled every 4 years).
PROBATIONARY PERIOD There is a mandatory probation period of 3 months for all employees.
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TRANSPORTATION Transportation will be provided from the airport to place of residence upon arrival into Dominica. For the first month, employees will be transported to and from work and where possible may be provided with transportation to the supermarket/bank, etc.
NATIONAL INSURANCE All non-nationals are required to obtain an NIC number which should be submitted to HR upon receipt.
DRIVER'S LICENSE OECS nationals only require a valid national license, while non-OECS nationals require a Dominican driver’s licence to drive on the island.
ORIENTATION During your first few days you will be required to attend an orientation session.
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS For seamless transitioning, there are a few important items/documents one should have before leaving country of origin: At least 5 passport size photographs Birth Certificates Marriage Certificate Referral letter from home bank Referral letters from schools
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CURRENCY In Dominica, business is usually conducted in XCD and USD. The exchange rate is fixed at USD 1 = XCD 2.7169.
VOLTAGE Dominica has 220 volt electricity. The cycles (Hz) are 50 per second.
LANGUAGE The local languages used are English and French Creole.
LOCAL TAX The VAT Rate (2018) in Dominica is 15% and is charged on sale of taxable goods and services.
PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES All staff are granted diplomatic immunities and privileges in keeping with international protocols for employees of an international organisation.
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WORK PERMITS / CARICOM CERTIFICATES Non-OECS staff, and their spouses who wish to work in Dominica, would need to apply for a work permit or a CARICOM Skills Certificate. Applicants must provide a completed application form along with the original and a copy of the following documents: Passport (copy of the bio page) Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate Police Certificate of Character from country of birth Police Certificate of Character from host country (if residing for more than 6 months) Proof of Qualification 2 Passport-sized photographs Work Permits and CSME Certificates can be obtained from: Labour Division 2nd Floor, Government Headquarters Roseau 767 266 3553
Public Holidays 2018
NEW YEAR'S DAY
1 January
CARNIVAL MONDAY
12 February
CARNIVAL TUESDAY
13 February
GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MONDAY
30 March 2 April
EMANCIPATION DAY
6 August
INDEPENDENCE DAY
3 November
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
4 November
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
5 NovemberÂ
CHRISTMAS DAY
25 December
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
26 December
Essential Services
DOMINICA POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Tel#: (767) 448 2222
DOMINICA FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICE
Tel#: (767) 266 4459
PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL
Tel#: (767) 448 3321
Other numbers to note: GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS
Tel#: (767) 448 2401
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Tel#: (767) 266 3256 Tel#: (767) 448 2401
DOMINICA ELECTRICITY SERVICES
Tel#: (767) 255 6000
DOMINICA WATER AND SEWERAGE CO.
Tel#: (767) 448 4811
DOMINICA SOCIAL SECURITY
Tel#: (767) 255 8311
DOMINICA RED CROSS
Tel#: (767) 448 7708
MARPIN 2K4
Tel#: (767) 500 4107
FLOW
Tel#: (767) 255 1000
DIGICEL
Tel#: (767) 616 1500
Supermarkets & Pharmacies
SUPERMARKETS WHITCHURCH IGA SUPERMARKET - OLD STREET J. ASTAPHANS & CO. LTD. - KING GEORGE V STREET SAVE A LOT - KING GEORGE V STREET S-MART - GOODWILL ROAD ACS SUPERMARKET - KING GEORGE V STREET ACS 7-11 - HIGH STREET
PHARMACIES JOLLY’S PHARMACY - KING GEORGE V STREET & GREAT GEORGE STREET BULLS EYE PHARMACY - FEDERATION DRIVE FEDERATION DRIVE - GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET QUICK CARE PHARMACY - QUICK CARE PHARMACY
Banking Services
NATIONAL BANK OF DOMINICA Hillsborough Street & Canefield
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Hillsborough Street
FIRST CARIBBEAN INT’L BANK Old Street
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Bayfront
NATIONAL CO-OP. CREDIT UNION Independence Street
Need Housing?
The Commission has a number of reputable Agents that you may want to contact regarding suitable housing: CHEGON JAMES
Tel#: (767) 275 5455
Blue Ribbon Property Management chegonjames@gmail.com
PAUL BLANCHARD
Tel#: (767) 235 4935
Blue Sky Real Estate info@blueskyrealtors.com
SAFE HAVEN REAL ESTATE
Tel#: (767) 440 0878
info@safehavenrealestate.com
ACE REAL ESTATE info@acerealestate.com
Tel#: (767) 275 1123
Taxi Services
There are several reputable taxi companies in Dominica: GREENER PASTURES TAXI SERVICES
Tel#: (767) 275 3771
Contact: Liz Elizee
Contact: Derwin Peltier
Tel#: (767) 448 3114 Tel#: (767) 235 3360
FAITHFUL TAXI SERVICES
Tel#: (767) 277 1126
MALLY’S TAXI SERVICES
Contact: Hillsbert Felix
LEONARD TAXI SERVICES Contact: Daniel Didier
Tel#: (767) 245 3706
Vehicle Rentals
In the event you wish to explore the island during your free time, there are vehicle rental services available. ISLAND CAR RENTALS
Tel#: (767) 255 6844
Canefield
COURTESY CAR RENTALS
Tel#: (767) 448 7763
Goodwill
BONUS CAR RENTALS
Tel#: (767) 448 2650
Roseau
AVIS CAR RENTALS
Tel#: (767) 440 2650
Roseau
ROAD RUNNER CAR RENTAL Roseau
Tel#: (767) 275 5337
Prayers & Worship
There are numerous churches of varying denominations all over the island, the main ones being: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ST. ALPHONSUS ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Gerald Chapel, Roseau
Pottersville
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
TRUTH AND GRACE FELLOWSHIP
Independence St., Roseau
Independence Street
ANGLICAN
NEW DAY AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES
Victoria Street, Roseau
Pottersville
JEHOVA’S WITNESS Goodwill, Roseau
DELIVERANCE BAPTIST Goodwill, Roseau
PEOPLES FAMILY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Goodwill, Roseau
Medical Services
PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL
Tel#: (767) 448 2231
Goodwill
JUSTIN FADIPE HOSPITAL
Tel#: (767) 446 6791
Mero
ROSEAU HEALTH CENTRE
Tel#: (767) 266 5815
Roseau
ADAMS HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Tel#: (767) 448 3119
Roseau
HARLSBRO MEDICAL CENTRE Roseau
Tel#: (767) 448 0870
Contact the HR Unit: Zena Jules: (758) 455 6322 Eurisca Chandler: (758) 555 6323 Gale Jean Baptiste: (758) 455 6362