As the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) approaches its 25th anniversary, Desma Patrick, Marketing Officer of H.H.V Whitchurch FRS L’Express Des Iles, announced significant enhancements to ferry services and sponsorship initiatives. Speaking at the weekly WCMF press conference on Thursday, Patrick revealed that FRS has increased sailings between Dominica and neighboring islands, including Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia, to facilitate travel for festival-goers. The FRS Express Des Iles ferry service is poised to play a pivotal role in transporting visitors, returning residents, and enthusiasts to Dominica for the grand celebration. H.H.V Whitchurch, a proud sponsor of this year’s festival, is supporting the event through its subsidiaries, including Whitchurch Travel, Whitchurch Insurance, and DHL. Patrick emphasized the festival’s significance as a symbol of Dominica’s culture and resilience, connecting the island to the world through its music, language, and heritage. Whitchurch Insurance is offering Event Liability Insurance to ensure safety and peace of mind for organizers, while Whitchurch Travel is simplifying travel arrangements with flight bookings and packages. Additionally, DHL is ensuring the timely delivery of materials and equipment during the busy season. Ferry services to Dominica, which were temporarily suspended due to a technical issue, will resume on October 11, 2025, with departures from Cabrits, Portsmouth, at 10:45 AM.