Dublanc
Dublanc is a village in the Saint Peter Parish of Dominica.
It has a population of fewer than 500 inhabitants who are either into farming or fishing occupations. Dublanc is situated between Portsmouth town and Bioche village. The Dublanc River passes through the village and empties into the Caribbean Sea.
Dublanc is at a distance of 5 miles or 8 kilometres from Portsmouth and the estimated driving time is about 20 minutes. The village to Syndicate Falls is 1.43 miles, and 6.31 miles to Morne Diablotin, while there are other hiking trails as well.
Some of the facilities in the village include –
- A Catholic Church
- A Seventh-Day Adventist Church
- A primary school
- A pre-school
- A sporting field for cricket and football games
In 2012, Dukesville Limited embarked on a housing development project that covered 12.5 acres of land at the outskirts of Dublanc, and the land was divided into 50 lots for housing construction purposes. And in 2016, George Excavating and Trucking Services was contracted to construct a retaining wall, pavement and drains along the E.O. Leblanc Highway in Dublanc where Tropical Storm Erika and subsequent rainfalls damaged the road, making it unsafe for commuters.
The village community has a sports club. There is the Dublanc Football Club which participates in the Dominica Premiere League. The team uses the Windsor Park Cricket Stadium in Roseau for their home games.