Prime Minister of Dominica facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica
Coat of arms of Dominica
Incumbent Roosevelt Skerrit since 8 January 2004
Residence	Financial Centre, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Inaugural holder	Patrick John
Formation	3 November 1978
Salary	58,498 Eastern Caribbean dollars/21,666 USD annually
Website	http://www.dominica.gov.dm/

The Prime Minister of Dominica is the main leader of the government in the country of Dominica. This important job was officially created on November 3, 1978. That's when Dominica became an independent nation. It was no longer ruled by the United Kingdom. Before that, the person in charge was called the Premier.

Currently, Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister. He started his role on January 8, 2004.

How the Prime Minister is Chosen

The Constitution of Dominica explains how the Prime Minister is chosen. It says there must be a Prime Minister for Dominica. The President is the one who appoints this leader.

When the President needs to choose a Prime Minister, they pick someone. This person must be an elected member of the House of Assembly. They should also be someone who seems to have the support of most elected members.

What the Prime Minister Does

The Prime Minister has many important duties. They advise the President on who should be in the Cabinet of Ministers. The Cabinet is a group of top government officials.

The Prime Minister also leads Cabinet meetings. In a system like Dominica's, the Prime Minister is often seen as "first among equals." This means they are the leader, but they work with other ministers. However, in smaller island nations like Dominica, Prime Ministers often lead in a strong, presidential way.

List of Prime Ministers

You can find a full list of all the Prime Ministers of Dominica here:

See also

In Spanish: Primer ministro de Dominica para niños

• List of presidents of Dominica
• Deputy Prime Minister of Dominica
• Politics of Dominica
• List of heads of government of Dominica