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Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which colonized the island in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. On 18 September 2017, Hurricane Maria passed over the island causing extensive damage to structures, roads, communications, and the power supply, and largely destroying critical agricultural areas.
Government type: parliamentary republic.
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 Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
Information from the CIA Factbook and Wikipedia article Politics of Dominica
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Resources
Displaying 1 - 5 of 52Geothermal Resources Development Act (No. 12 of 2016).
This Act concerns the development and management of geothermal resources for purposes of obtaining geothermal energy. It establishes the Geothermal Resources Advisory Committee. “Geothermal energy” means the energy derived or derivable from and produced within the earth by natural heat phenomena, and includes geothermal water. The Geothermal Resources Advisory Committee shall advise the Minister on development of geothermal energy.
Constitution of Dominica 1978 (rev. 2014)
The constitution was promulgated by Queen Elizabeth II through an Order in Council at independence.
Carib Reserve (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 2 of 2015).
This Act amends the Carib Reserve Act by changing the name of the Act in the "Kalinago Territory Act" and by making consequential amendments. The word "Reserve" shall by substituted by the word "Territory" wherever it appears.
Amends: Carib Reserve Act (Cap. 25:90). (1990)
National Parks and Protected Areas (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).
This Act amends the National Parks and Protected Areas Act, 1975 in section designated national parks (listed in the Schedule to the principal Order) and on powers of the President to amend the Schedule for purposes of designating national parks or altering its boundaries or description. Leases to the State of lands included in a park shall be excluded from the park upon expiry of the lease.
Amends: National Parks and Protected Areas Act, 1975. (1990)
Aliens Landholding Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 17 of 2015).
The Act amends the Aliens Landholding Regulation Act by inserting a new section 5A on obligations of aliens who acquire land under section 5. On acquiring land, under section 5 for an approved development the alien shall - (a) make an application for development permission under the Physical Planning Act, 2002 within six months of acquiring the land; and (b) commence construction of the approved development within one year of receipt of development permission under the Physical Planning Act, 2002.