Delices

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Country Dominica

Delices is a small village in Dominica. It is located in the south-east of the island, between La Plaine and Petite Savanne.

The village's name derives from the French words délices, translated as "delights", or délice meaning "a delightful thing". Though not as developed as other parts of the island, its natural beauty and wonderful views attract many -eco-tourists. It is home to the White River and Victoria Falls.

The village is home to the Jungle Bay Resort and Spa.

Home of Founder of Delices Church of God 7th day, Elder Matthew Felix St.Rose (1938-2014) Pastor/Farmer/Line fisherman/folk story teller father of 12 children. Husband of Elizabeth" Titin" née James.

Notable residents

Delmance Ras Mo Moses: poet/musician/prevention educator, facilitator, youth worker

Singoalla Blomqvist-Williams: lawyer, farmer

Hon. Thomas P Etienne. Minister of Agriculture 1970-1974 E.O LeBlanc Administration: Politician/Farmer/Educator,MP.

Mrs. Helen Etienne.Educator, past principal

Hon. Heskeith Alexander. Politician/Farmer MP

Mr. Ninian St.Louis. Bishop of Dominica Pentecostal Assemblies, Farmer

Henkel L. Christian: educator, MP

L. M. Christian MBE: composer of the music for Dominica's National Anthem

Hon. Gertrude Roberts: MP, educator/politician

Hon. L. C. Didier M.P. (1889-1987): educator/farmer/politician. 4-term ministerial portfolios, Dominica Legislature.

Capt. A. C. Randall, British World War I officer, who adopted this village.

Clayton P. D. Didier, Chartered Civil Engineer (MICE, U.K.) /Author/Poet. http://sbpra.com/Clayton/Didier/

References

Delices Wikipedia

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