Delices

Delices
Village
Delices
Coordinates: 15°17′16″N 61°15′50″W / 15.2878°N 61.2640°W / 15.2878; -61.2640Coordinates: 15°17′16″N 61°15′50″W / 15.2878°N 61.2640°W / 15.2878; -61.2640
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^[1] 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.
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 St. Rose (1944-2003)
Clayton P. D. Didier, Chartered Civil Engineer (MICE, U.K.) /Author/Poet. http://sbpra.com/Clayton/Didier/

References

↑ "Echoes & Memories", Clayton Didier.

Settlements in Dominica

For the definition of town, village, etc see Settlements in Dominica.

Towns	Atkinson Berekua (Grand Bay) Calibishie Canefield Castle Bruce Grand-Anse (Portsmouth) Grand Bay (Berekua) La Plaine La Soie (Wesley) Mahaut Marigot Pointe Michel Portsmouth (Grand-Anse) Rosalie Roseau (Capital) Saint Joseph Salisbury (Barroui) Soufrière Wesley (La Soie) Woodford Hill

Villages	Anse du Mé Bagatelle Bataka Belles Bellevue Chopin Bense Bioche Boetica Bornes Campbell Capucin Castle Comfort Clifton Colihaut Cottage Coulibistrie Delices Dublanc Dubuc Eggleston Fond Cani Fond St. Jean Galion Giraudel Good Hope Grand Fond Hampstead Laudat Layou Loubiere Massacre Mero Morne Daniel Morne Prosper Paix Bouche Penville Petite Savanne Petit Soufrière Pichelin Pont Cassé Saint Sauveur Salybia Scotts Head Stowe Tanetane Tarou Thibaud Toucari Trafalgar Vieille Case Wall House Wotten Waven

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