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The politics of Dominica takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Dominica is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the House of Assembly.
The House of Assembly is the legislature of Dominica. It is established by Chapter III of the Constitution of Dominica, and together with the President of Dominica constitutes Dominica's Parliament. The House is unicameral, and consists of twenty-one Representatives, nine senators, and the Attorney General as an ex officio member.
The Ministry of Justice, Immigration and National Security of Dominica provides legal advice and representation to the federal government and its departments, as well as administers justice, protects intellectual property rights, and ensures that financial crimes are properly analyzed and investigated.
The Charles government supported the 1983 American invasion of Grenada, earning Dominica praise from the US government of Ronald Reagan, and an increase in financial aid. [ 34 ] By the middle of the 1980s, the economy had begun to recover, [ 19 ] before weakening again due to a decrease in banana prices.
This article lists the heads of government of Dominica. The Prime Minister of Dominica is the head of government under the system implemented by the Constitution of 1978, the year of Dominica's independence. The current Prime Minister of Dominica is Roosevelt Skerrit, since 8 January 2004.
Ministers of Dominica (17 December 2019 – present) [ edit ] Roosevelt Skerrit : Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Economic Affairs, Investment, Planning, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Telecommunications and Broadcasting
Pages in category "Government of Dominica" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Cabinet of Dominica;
The prime minister of Dominica is the head of government in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Nominally, the position was created on November 3, 1978, when Dominica gained independence from the United Kingdom. Hitherto, the position existed de facto as Premier. Roosevelt Skerrit is the incumbent prime minister. He took office on 8 January 2004