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Dominica

Work

Foreigners who work here are often professionals who work for the government or own a hotel or restaurant. To legally work in Dominica you need a work permit from the Ministry of Labour & Immigration (448-2401; legalaffairs@cwdom.dm).

Business hours

Most businesses open from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday with a lunch break from 1pm to 2pm. Banking hours are from 8am to 2pm Mondays to Thursdays, and 8am to 5pm on Fridays. On Saturdays, banks are closed but most shops open from 8am to 1pm.

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