Premier of Dominica

The Premier of Dominica was responsible for chairing Cabinet meetings in Dominica following the passage of the West Indies Associated States Act. Under this act, the Cabinet had responsibility for domestic affairs, while foreign affairs were determined out of London.

The Premier was appointed by the Governor.^[1] Edward Oliver LeBlanc and Patrick John both held the position.^[2] The position of Premier was succeeded by that of Prime Minister upon Dominica's independence, on 3 November 1978.

List of premiers of Dominica

Main article: List of heads of government of Dominica

References

1. Great Britain (1967). Statutory Instruments. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 490. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
2. Gunson, P.; Chamberlain, G.; Thompson, A. (2015). The Dictionary of Contemporary Politics of Central America and the Caribbean. Routledge Revivals: Dictionaries of Contemporary Politics. Taylor & Francis. p. 170. ISBN 978-1-317-27053-9. Retrieved 2024-02-25.