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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 36 - 40 of 52Development and Planning Corporation Act (Cap. 84:01).
This Act provides for the establishment of the Development and Planning Corporation, defines powers and functions of the Corporation and makes provisions in relation with tax incentives for development.The Corporation shall be responsible for physical planning in Dominica. It shall have the power to carry out or secure the laying out and development of designated areas.The Corporation shall have also various powers in respect of dealings in land such as acquisition, sale or lease.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 54:01).
This Act provides rules relative to the conveyancing of rights in land such as property, easements, lease and mortgages. It regulates, among other things, the contents of a deed and covenants and power of attorney.
Carib Reserve (Amendment) Act 1994 (No. 8 of 1994).
This Act amends the Carib Reserve Act in relation with procedures of election of the Carib Reserve Council.
Amends: Carib Reserve Act (Cap. 25:90). (1990)
Carib Reserve Council (Dissolution) Order (S.R.O. No. 37 of 1994).
This Order, made under the Carib Reserve Act, provides for the dissolution of the Carib Reserve Council, which is responsible for administration of an area of Dominica set apart under this Act as a reserve and known as the “Carib Reserve”. In the period of transition following the dissolution and until new Council is elected, all powers relative to real and personal belonging to or vested in the Council shall vest in the outgoing Chairman and Clerk of Council. These Officers shall also discharge all duties of the Council in the period of transition.
Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank (Securities) Regulations (S.R.O. No. 51 of 1993).
These Regulations specify securities required for the granting of a loan by the Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank. For long-term loans a mortgage or charge on the land of the borrower is always required, whereas additional security such as a mortgage or charge on other property may be deemed necessary. For short-term financing a lien on the crop may be required.
Implements: Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank Act (Cap. 74:03). (1992)