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Prime Minister of the
Commonwealth of Dominica
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Coat of arms of Dominica
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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 Commonwealth of Dominica. This important job was officially created on November 3, 1978. This was the day Dominica became an independent country, no longer ruled by the United Kingdom. Before this, the leader was called the Premier.

The current Prime Minister is Roosevelt Skerrit. He started his job on January 8, 2004.

What Does the Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister of Dominica has many important duties. They lead the country and make big decisions.

How the Prime Minister is Chosen

The President of Dominica chooses the Prime Minister. The person chosen must be an elected member of the House of Assembly. This person should also have the support of most of the other elected members. This means they are popular with the people's representatives.

Leading the Government

The Prime Minister works closely with the President. They help the President choose the other ministers who form the Cabinet. The Cabinet is a group of top government officials. These officials help run different parts of the country.

The Prime Minister leads the meetings of the Cabinet. In many countries like Dominica, the Prime Minister is seen as the "first among equals." This means they are the main leader, but they also work with their team. In small island countries like Dominica, the Prime Minister often has a very strong role in leading the government.

Who Has Been Prime Minister?

Many people have held the job of Prime Minister in Dominica since 1978. You can find a full list of these leaders here:

See Also

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