Dominica changed hands several times between the French and British in the wars of the mid-1700s before becoming a British possession in 1805. In 1978, Dominica became an independent republic within the Commonwealth. Prince Rupert Bay, at the northwest corner of the island, is considered one of the best anchorages in the West Indies.
Principal products are bananas, coconuts, hot sauces, soaps and candles.
The bank moved to its present location in the early 1960s when the original building was destroyed by fire. Since introducing computers in 1988, most phases of the bank's operations are fully automated, and today the bank offers all of its customers a full range of personal banking and business services.