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Dominica - Government
Based on the etymology of Dominica, it was the island was named by explorer Christopher COLUMBUS for the day of the week on which he spotted it, Sunday (Domingo in Spanish, dominica dies in Latin), 3 November 1493. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 10 parishes; Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Patrick, Saint Paul, Saint Peter
National symbols
Sisserou parrot, Carib wood flower.
The flag
The National flag of Dominica has no official description available.
The National Anthem
| Title | N/A |
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| Lyric/music | N/A |
More about the government of Dominica
| Date of Independence | 3 November 1978 (from the UK) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 3 November (1978) |
| Legal system | common law based on the English model |
| International law organization participation | accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Previous 1967 (pre-independence); latest presented 25 July 1978, entered into force 3 November 1978 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by the House of Assembly; passage of amendments to constitutional sections such as fundamental rights and freedoms, the government structure, and constitutional amendment procedures requires approval by three fourths of the Assembly membership in the final reading of the amendment bill, approval by simple majority in a referendum, and assent of the president |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | yes |
| Citizenship by descent only | yes |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | 5 years |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Sylvanie BURTON (since 2 October 2023) |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Roosevelt SKERRIT (since 8 January 2004) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister |
| Election/appointment process | president nominated by the prime minister and leader of the opposition party and elected by the House of Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president |
| Most recent election date | 27 September 2023 |
| Election results | 2023: parliament elects Sylvanie BURTON (DLP) with 20 votes for and five against 2018: Charles A. SAVARIN (DLP) reelected president unopposed |
| Expected date of next election | October 2028 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | House of Assembly |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 32 (21 directly elected; 9 appointed) |
| Electoral system | Proportional representation |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 12/6/2022 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | Dominica Labor Party (DLP) (19); Independents (2) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 40.6% |
| Expected date of next election | December 2027 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is the superior court of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; the ECSC is headquartered on St. Lucia and consists of the Court of Appeal -- headed by the chief justice and 4 judges -- and the High Court with 18 judges; the Court of Appeal travels to member states on a schedule to hear appeals from the High Court and subordinate courts; the Caribbean Court of Justice is the final court of appeal |
| Judge selection and term of office | Chief justice of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court appointed by the British monarch; other justices and judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, an independent body of judicial officials; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 65; High Court judges appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 62 |
| Subordinate courts | Court of Summary Jurisdiction; magistrates' courts |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Steve FERROL (since 15 September 2023) |
| Chancery | 3216 New Mexico Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 364-6781 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 364-6791 |
| Email address and website | embdomdc@gmail.com |
| Consulate(s) general | New York |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Embassy | The US does not have an embassy in Dominica; the US Ambassador to Barbados is accredited to Dominica |
| National heritage | |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Dominica
Info
No additional political notes.
International organization participation
All Important Facts about Dominica
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