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Motto
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“Apres Bondie, C’est La Ter”
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Brief History
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The Carib name of the island was “Waitikubuli”, meaning tall is her body. Christopher Columbus landed in Dominica in 1493. Under a French-British treaty signed in 1660, Dominica was made a possession of the Caribs. In a series of wards between the French and the British in the mid-1700s, the island changed hands many times, becoming a British possession in 1805 until its independence in 1978.
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General Information
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Geographic Coordinates
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15 25 N, 61 20 W
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Area
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750.6 sq km / 290 sq miles
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Population
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72,514 [0-14 years 24.7%; 15-64 years: 65.1%; 65 years and over: 10.2%]
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Language
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English (official), French patois
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Religions
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Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist, other Christian and Rastafarian
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Capital
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Roseau
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Government Type
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A republic with an executive branch composed of a President and a Prime Minister. A unicameral legislation, with a House of Assembly of 30 members, 21 of which are elected. Last elections: December 2009. Next in 2015.
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Opposition
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Hon. Earl Williams, United Workers Party.
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Independence
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3 November 1978 (from UK)
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Constitution
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3 November 1978
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Legal System
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Based on English common law. Accepts ICJ jurisdiction
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President
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Dr. Nicholas J.O. Liverpool
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Airport(s)
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Melville Hall (DOM) and Canefield (DCF) (neither accommodate international flights)
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Currency
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Eastern Caribbean dollar. Exchange rate of EC$2.70 – US$1.00
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Literacy
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94% of population
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Suffrage
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18 years of age
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National Flower
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Bois Caraibe (Sabinea Carinalis)
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National Bird
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Sisserou Parrot (Amazona Imperialis)
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National Dish
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Mountain Chicken
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National Holidays
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New Year’s Day – 1/01
Carnival Monday
Carnival Tuesday
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day 01/05
Whit Monday
August Monday – 1st Mon. in Aug.
Independence Day – 3/11
Community Day of Service – 4/11
Christmas Day – 25/12
Boxing Day – 26/12
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National Anthem
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Isle of Beauty
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Working Hours
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Business : Mon-Fri : 0800 – 1700
Govt. : Mon-Fri : 0800 – 1400
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Economy
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GDP (2009)[1]
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XCD 637.98 M
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GDP per capita (2009)
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XCD 8,873.00
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Agriculture
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Fruit and vegetables including bananas, plantain, dasheen, yams, tannia, citrus, hot pepper, papaya, pineapple, avocado, coconut, cocoa, mango; spices, herbs and teas including bay leaf; livestock and fishing
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Industry
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Soap. Geothermal energy (starting)
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Services
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Tourism – seen as an eco-tourism destination. Off-shore financial services.
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External Debt (Dec.2008)
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XCD 654.81
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Government
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Ministry / Office
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Name of Officer
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Contact Details
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Prime Minister, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Information Technology
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Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit
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The Financial Centre, 6th Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3300
Fax : 767 448 8960
Email : pmoffice@cwdom.dm
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Minister of State – FA
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Hon. Alvin Bernard
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Parliamentary Sec. IT
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Kelvar Darroux
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Cab Sec.
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Felix Gregoire
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Public Works , Energy and Ports
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Hon. Rayburn Blackmore
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Government Headquarters, 1st Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3254
Fax : 767 440 4799
Email :
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Parliamentary Secretary - PW
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Johnson Drigo
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PS (ag.)
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Nicholas Bruno
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Education, Human Resource Development
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Hon. Peter St. Jean
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Government Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3256
Fax : 767 448 0644
Email :
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PS
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Jennifer Lafond
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National Security Immigration and Labour
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Hon. Charles Savarin
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The Financial Centre, 4th Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3276
Fax : 767 448 5200
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Employment, Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs
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Hon. Dr. John Collin McIntyre
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The Financial Centre, 4th Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3276
Fax : 767 448 5200
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PS
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Steve Ferrol
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Health
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Hon. Julius Timothy
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The Financial Centre, 4th Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3437
Fax : 767 448 6086
Email :
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PS
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Mr. Davis Letang
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Tourism and Legal Affairs
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Hon. Ian Douglas
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Government Headquarters, 3rd Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 448 2401
Fax : 767 448 6200
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PS
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Mrs. Esther Thomas
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Agriculture and Forestry
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Hon. Matthew Walters
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Government Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3271 /448 2401
Fax : 767 448 7999
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PS
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Mrs. Claudia Bellot
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Housing, Lands, Settlements and Water Resource Management
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Hon. Reginald Austrie
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Government Headquarters, 1st Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau.
Tel.: 767 266 3239
Fax : 767 448 4807
Email :
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PS
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Miss Rhoda Celaire
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Carib Affairs
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Hon. Ashton Graeau
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Government Headquarters, rd Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
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Social Services, Community Development, and Gender Affairs
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Hon. Gloria Shillingford
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Government Headquarters, 1st Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3207
Fax : 767 449 8220
Email :
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PS
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Mrs. Ruth Allport
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Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning and Fisheries
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Hon. Dr. Kenneth Darroux
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The Financial Centre, th Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
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Culture, Youth and Sports
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Justina Charles
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Information, Telecommunications and Constituency Empowerment
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Hon. Ambrose George
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Attorney General
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Hon. Francine Baron-Royer
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Government Headquarters, 3rd Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 266 3006/3294
Fax : 767 448 3006
Email :
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GIS (Government Information Service)
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Mervin Paul
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Tel.: 767 448 1542 / 2401
Fax : 448 7808
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National Authorising Officer
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Mr. Edward Lambert
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6th Floor, Financial Centre, P.O. Box 1102, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Tel.: 767 448 2424 / 5512
Fax : 767 449 9443
Email:
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Ambassador to the OECS
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H.E. Mr. Charles Maynard
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Office of the Prime Minister, Financial Centre, 6th Floor, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau.
Tel.: 767 266 3300
Fax : 767 448 4506
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