Sylvanie Burton facts for kids
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Sylvanie Burton
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| 9th President of Dominica | |
| Assumed office 2 October 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Roosevelt Skerrit |
| Preceded by | Charles Savarin |
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| Born | Salybia, Kalinago Territory, Dominica |
| Political party | Dominica Labour Party |
Sylvanie Burton is a politician from the country of Dominica. She has been the President of Dominica since 2023. She was chosen for this role in the 2023 Dominican presidential election.
President Burton made history when she became president. She is the first woman to be president of Dominica. She is also the first Indigenous person from the Kalinago people to hold this high office.
What is a President?
A president is the head of a country. In Dominica, the president is chosen by the country's parliament. The president's job is to make sure the government runs smoothly. They also represent the country to the rest of the world.
Her Career Journey
Before becoming president, Sylvanie Burton worked in the government for many years. Since 2014, she has been a permanent secretary in different government departments. A permanent secretary is a senior official who helps manage a ministry.
She worked in ministries that deal with community development and the environment. She also helped with rural modernization and supporting the Kalinago people. Her work also included foreign affairs, trade, and social services. Earlier in her career, she was a Development Officer for Kalinago Affairs.
Becoming President
The government, led by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and the Dominica Labour Party (DLP), suggested Sylvanie Burton for president. She was nominated to take over from the previous president, Charles Savarin.
The leader of the opposition party did not agree with her nomination. This meant that the members of parliament had to vote. They chose Sylvanie Burton to be the new president.
About Her Life
Sylvanie Burton is married and has two children. In August 2023, she was 58 years old. This means she was born around 1965.
She has a strong educational background. She earned a master's degree in project management from the University of Manchester in England. She also has a bachelor's degree in rural development. She studied for this degree at St. Francis Xavier University in Canada.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvanie Burton para niños
