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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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Displaying 6 - 10 of 52Title by Registration (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 18 of 2015).
This Act amends the Title by Registration Act by inserting the definition of “new qualifying project” in section 2 and the Fourth Schedule by adding a new paragraph three on land transfer registration fees.
Amends: Title by Registration Act (Cap. 56:50). (1992)
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.
Aliens Landholding Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 16 of 2007).
The Act amends the Aliens Landholding Regulation Act by making minor changes in sections 4 and 5 on the acquisition by aliens of land for residential respectively commercial purposes.
Amends: Aliens Landholding Regulation Act, 1995 (No. 17 of 1995). (1995-05-15)
Beach Control (Prohibition) Order (SRO No. 19 of 1993).
This Order, made by the Minister under section 12(4) of the Beach Control Act, defines prohibited areas for purposes of control of removal of sand and other materials from a beach or seashore.
Implements: Beach Control Act (Cap. 42:04). (1992)
Strata Titles Registration (Amendment) Act (No. 16 of 1993).
This Act amends the Strata Titles Registration Act so as to provide for functions of the Deputy Registrar. It defines the office of the Deputy Registrar and amends sections 2, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 so as to insert the word "Deputy Registrar" after the word "Titles" wherever that word appears.
Amends: Strata Titles Registration Act (Cap. 56:52). (1980)