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DOMINICA FREEDOM PARTY 

MICHAEL ASTAPHAN 

ROSEAU VALLEY CONSTITUENCY 

JOHNSON BOSTON 

MAHAUT CONSTITUENCY 

HERBERT SABAROCHE 

COLIHAUT CONSTITUENCY 

HENRY DYER 

ROSEAU NORTH CONSTITUENCY 

NETTISHA WALSH 

SALISBURY CONSTITUENCY 

OLIVER ST JOHN 

ROSEAU SOUTH CONSTITUENCY 

JUDITH PESTAINA 

ROSEAU CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY 

MURPHY WALLACE 

PORTSMOUTH CONSTITUENCY 

HARIAN HENRY 

GRAND BAY CONSTITUENCY 

FELITA PAUL THOMAS 

SOUFRIERE CONSTITUENCY 

BENJAMIN PASCAL 

GRAND FOND CONSTITUENCY 

The Party You Can Trust 

PUT DOMINICA BACK IN SAFE HANDS

WHY VOTE FREEDOM 

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1. The Freedom Party CANDIDATE puts People before FOR Power, THE SOUFRIERE People before Politics, CONSTITUENCY 

People before 

Privilege and Things; i.e., the Party puts what’s in the best interests of the Dominican 

people ahead of any other consideration in decision making 

Felita Paul Thomas, ‘Teacher Felita’ is a model citizen. 

2. To restore Vision, 

Settled 

Purpose 

in 

and 

Scotts 

Self 

Head, 

worth to 

she 

the people 

embraced 

of Dominica 

the culture of her area 

and committed her entire life to community service. A 

3. To bring back Responsibility 

Freedomite 

to 

all 

the 

her 

People's 

life, 

Parliament 

she pushed for the fishermen’s 

lockers in Scotts Head. Felita, as chairperson of the Soufriere 

4. To empower people and communities to be self-reliant and independent rather than 

Scotts Head Gallion Village Council was instrumental in the introduction of 

dependent on the patronage of others 

Korne-Korn-La (Fish night) in the communities of Soufriere and Scotts Head. 

.Felita now presents herself for leadership at the highest level 

5. The Freedom Party is not tainted by allegations of corruption and is widely respected 

for its integrity in Government 

6. To demand Accountability and Transparency of the People's servants 


7. To continuously 

CANDIDATE 

consult with and 

FOR 

listen 

THE 

to you, 

ROSEAU 

our employers 

SOUTH CONSTITUENCY 

8. To take back control of our country from manipulators inside and exploiters outside. 

Oliver St John was born August 30, 1958 in Roseau . Oliver is 

9. To utilize our a resources true patriot, responsibly a man (Employment, of integrity, Production, honesty Environment, and dedication Human). to 

family and community. A leader and role model for the youth. 

10. To give opportunity His career with dignity includes to those extensive in need, the training youth, the in jobless, management the elderly, and 

persons with disabilities, operations and of the diverse Kalinago activities people such as public works to solid 

waste management. Yet he finds time for community service, charity work and 

support 11. The for Freedom sports Party for the has youth the greatest legacy in terms of the impact of its tenure in 

office on current socio-economic conditions (the infrastructure for tourism, 

nationwide electrification, the expansion of the main hospital, the establishment of the 

primary health care system, social safety nets are examples of the continuing legacy 

of the DFP) 


CANDIDATE FOR THE SALISBURY CONSTITUENCY 

Visit our website on: 

Ms Nettisha Walsh a fresh young female face will be 

running for Salisbury. Ms Walsh is 21 years old, attended 

www.thedominicafreedomparty.com 

St Martin Secondary School and plans to further her 

education. An outgoing young woman, she is deeply 

involved in sports, church groups and community work in 

Salisbury. Nettisha is motivated to bring change for the youth and to provide 

better services in health, education, job opportunities for young women and to 

bring new investment to Salisbury 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Statement of the Political Leader . . . . . . . 2 

Candidates . 


CANDIDATE 

. . 

FOR 

. 

THE 

. 

SOUFRIERE 

. . 

CONSTITUENCY 

. . . 5 

Statement of Fundamental Beliefs . . . . . . . 10 

Taking Dominica Felita Forward Paul . Thomas, . ‘Teacher . . Felita’ . is . a model . citizen. . 12 

Settled in Scotts Head, she embraced the culture of her area 

- Vision . . . . . . . . . 12 


- Promoting Freedomite Good Governance all her life, . she . pushed . for . the . fishermen’s . 12 


Scotts Head - Gallion Law and Village Order Council . . was . instrumental . . in the . introduction . . of 14 

Korne-Korn-La 

- Economic 

(Fish night) 

Development 

in the communities 

. . 

of Soufriere 

. . 

and Scotts 

. . 

Head. 

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- Agriculture . . . . . . . 16 

- Industry and Commerce . . . . . 17 

- Tourism . . OLIVER . ST . JOHN . . . . 18 

CANDIDATE FOR THE ROSEAU SOUTH CONSTITUENCY 

- Cultural Industries . . . . . . 19 

- Energy . . . . . . . . 19 


a - true Financial patriot, Sector a man Development of integrity, honesty . . and dedication . . to 20 


His - Public career Finance includes . extensive . . training . in . management . . and 21 

operations of diverse activities such as public works to solid 

- Education . . . . . . . 22 


support for sports - for Sport the youth . . . . . . . . 22 

- Health . . . . . . . . 23 

- Housing . . . . . . . . 24 

- Environmental and NETTISHA Disaster Managememnt WALSH . . 25 


- Special Focus Areas . . . . . . . 25 

- Ms Youth Nettisha Empowerment Walsh a . fresh . young . female . face . will . be 25 


- St The Martin Kalinago Secondary People . School . and . plans . to . further . her 26 


- Persons with Disabilities . . . . . 26 


Salisbury. Nettisha - Women is motivated and Gender to bring Development change for the . youth . and . to provide . 27 


bring new investment - Overseas to Salisbury 

Nationals . . . . . . 27 

- Returning Dominicans . . . . . . 28 

- Foreign Policy . 

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STATEMENT OF THE POLITICAL LEADER 

Fellow Dominicans, 

The 2009 General Elections is an extremely important event in 

our history, not to be taken lightly. The results will determine 

whether we continue on the slippery slope towards becoming a 

failed State or we take back our country and build a society 

that is free, prosperous, is at peace, where the rule of law is 

observed and where everyone has a stake. When you go to the polls on 

December 18 to vote, send a loud and clear message to those who seek public 

office that you will not tolerate corruption any more and that the public trust is 

sacred. Use your vote to reject the mendicancy and political patronage that 

have been offered to us as a substitute for a well-thought out development 

strategy for the last five years. Conversely, by voting for the Dominica Freedom 

Party, you will be voting for accountability and integrity in public office, honest 

leadership, the application of the rule of law, economic renewal and people 

empowerment. In short, your vote for change will give Dominica a breath of 

fresh air and restore our health as a Nation State. 

While the Labour Party Government makes pronouncements on road 

infrastructure works, it has been unable or incapable of completing these 

projects on schedule and within original budgets. No other government has 

been so scandalous with public funds. The netball stadium at Stock Farm now 

stands as a testimony to the folly of the Labour Party. Recall the millions that 

were expended on constructing the foundation of the original Windsor Stadium 

project, which was laid to waste when the Chinese took over the project. We 

have had the most recent experience of the garbage bin and fertilizer "bobols". 

According to the Government’s own statistics, four out of every ten Dominicans 

live in poverty. The poverty situation is considerably worse in the Carib 

Territory where 70 per cent of the indigenous population lives in poverty and 

almost half are indigent. The number of banana farmers has fallen 

dramatically. Those who have remained in the industry are struggling. Their 

income has declined by more than half and continues to fall beyond belief since 

the Labour Party came into government in 2000. It is not surprising therefore 

that unemployment is high at 25 per cent with the rate for youth more than 

three times higher. 

Instead of focusing on the job at hand - creating employment, improving the 

quality of education and health care and arresting the upward trend in major 

crimes - the Government is busily engaged in corrupt practices. The quality of 

governance has sharply deteriorated. We have witnessed the undermining of 

the Parliamentary system. Public procurement and public financial 

administration have broken down. The Integrity in Public Office Commission 

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and the Community Development and Village Council systems have been 

disempowered. At the same time the Treasury has been swindled. 

We have chosen to present our plans for restoring health to Dominica in the 

format of the listing of specific, concrete actions we will implement when we 

assume office. This is deliberate. We want to communicate our thrust for 

various sectors to you in clear and simple language so that our vision and 

actions are well understood and can be easily assessed. 

A fundamental goal of the Dominica Freedom Party is to restore and strengthen 

good governance in Dominica. It is absolutely imperative that we do so to 

ensure that our development is not retarded by corruption and to protect the 

reputation of our nation. We will achieve this through Constitutional and 

legislative reforms, and, more importantly, by our approach to governance. We 

therefore pledge that in governing this country we will: 

(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

Seek the participation of the people of Dominica in decisions that will 

affect us all as we move forward together; 

observe the rule of law in all our affairs; 

Govern free of abuse and corruption; 

Govern with transparency so that the people of Dominica will always 

know what we are doing and why we are doing it; 

(v) Be responsive to the needs of the people, responding as quickly as 

(vi) 

possible to demands and crises; and 

Be accountable to the people who put us in power – that is, take the 

blame when we fall short in our governing, be not afraid of criticism, and 

not be vindictive to those who criticize us. 

Our economic development policy objective is to build a diversified, competitive 

and resilient economy that will provide for higher income and employment 

opportunities. We intend to achieve these results by targeting investments in 

sectors with high growth potential such as agriculture, ecotourism, energy and 

the creative industries. Our initiatives in this regard are described in the 

Manifesto and our Economic Revitalization Plan. 

We are committed to giving everyone a stake in society; we will leave no one 

behind in the development process. This commitment underlines our 

deliberate policy intention to give special focus to: 

The Kalinago people to lift them out of poverty by guaranteeing funds for 

entrepreneurial activities; 

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The youth with our Youth Employment Scheme and Off the Block 

Programme; 

Persons with Disabilities by actively supporting their rights and 

integration into mainstream society; 

Women and underachieving males by providing a range of support to 

empower them ; and 

Overseas Nationals with whom we will actively work to spur the 

development of our homeland. 

I believe we can deliver on these commitments with our team of candidates. 

They reflect the diversity of Dominica and bring varied experiences and 

perspectives to the Party. They have a strong record of community involvement. 

They are men and women who put Dominica first and are prepared to work 

diligently and selflessly with the people in bringing about positive change— 

change that will empower every citizen to be all that he or she can be. 

With your support, the Dominica Freedom Party pledges to usher in a new era 

of sustainable economic development, equality of opportunity, inclusion, active 

citizenship, trust, cooperation, meritocracy, responsibility and openness. 

The Dominica Freedom Party managed the affairs of this country for fifteen 

years. During its term in office, the Freedom Party secured for Dominica its 

longest period of economic expansion, earned a worldwide reputation for its 

integrity and brought pride to Dominicans at home and abroad. 

For your well-being, for the future of your children and grandchildren, I urge 

you to put Dominica back in safe hands. Vote the Dominica Freedom Party, the 

Party you can trust. God Bless You and God Bless Dominica. 

……………………. 

Judith Pestaina 

Leader, Dominica Freedom Party 

8 December 2009 

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JUDITH PESTAINA 

POLITICAL LEADER & 

CANDIDATE FOR THE ROSEAU CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY 

Born in Portsmouth where she taught at the Portsmouth 

Secondary School from 1973-1979, Judith is committed to the 

development of her country and people. She brings a wealth of 

experience to politics having held several senior positions in the 

Public Service including, Director, Women's Desk, Permanent Secretary in the 

Ministries of External Affairs, Education as well as Chief Personnel Officer and 

Cabinet Secretary (Ag.) She was Deputy Director, Political Affairs at the 

Commonwealth Secretariat for six years. She served as Guide Commissioner 

and President of the Dominica Girl Guides Association and has been the 

Anglican Church Organist for several years. She headed the Dominica Hotel 

and Tourism Association from 2005-2007 and continues to take a keen interest 

in issues concerning the tourism sector. She is presently Managing Director of 

the Garraway Hotel. 

MICHAEL ASTAPHAN 

DEPUTY POLITICAL LEADER 

& 

CANDIDATE FOR THE ROSEAU VALLEY 

CONSTITUENCY 

Mr. Michael Astaphan, who was born in Roseau, is the 

Dominica Freedom Party’s candidate for the Roseau Valley 

constituency. Mr. Astaphan holds a BSc in Chemical 

Engineering and MSc in Management Engineering. His work experience 

includes Production Management at Dominica Coconut Products, Dominica’s 

leading manufacturing enterprise. He now runs his own business Marinor 

Enterprises Ltd. which specializes in the production of solar energy panels. 

Mr. Astaphan's professional affiliations include leadership positions at the 

Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce and the Caribbean 

Association of Industry and Commerce. He has been active in conferences, 

discussions and negotiations within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean 

States (OECS), Organization of Easter Caribbean Exporters, CARICOM, 

Caribbean Single Market, and USAID on trade, tax, finance and investment 

matters. 

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HERBERT SABAROCHE 

CANDIDATE FOR THE COLIHAUT CONSTITUENCY 

Herbert "Sabie" Sabaroche was born in the small village of 

Bioche. During the past 15 years, he has served as the 

Parliamentary Representative of the Colihaut Constituency, 

the Minister for Education, the Minister for Health and 

Social Security, a local and regional consultant and a 

community worker. 

Sabie has a very strong background in the human resource development and 

community work. He holds a B.A in Education (UWI), and a M.A in Planning 

and Management (University of London). He has been trained in Project and 

Programme Development, Management and Evaluation in Germany, Britain 

and Trinidad and Tobago. He has experience in almost every level of education 

and training during a career that spans twenty seven years in the Ministry of 

Education in Dominica and five years as a regional advisor and consultant. 

Sabie has been actively involved with organizational, institutional and 

community development and sports all his life. 

HARIAN HENRY 

CANDIDATE FOR THE GRAND BAY CONSTITUENCY 

Mr. Harian “Manchile" Henry will run for the Grand Bay 

Constituency. Mr. Henry, a mature 60 year old man, has 

had varied experience from his attending Grand Bay Boys 

School through his work and life for 23 years in England 

with occasional visits back to his homeland. He returned to 

permanent residence in 1990. He is an accomplished musician, a student and 

lecturer of African History. He has been an active community worker in several 

non-government organisations both in England and back in his homeland 

including the recently formed Grand Bay Peace Committee to combat the 

upsurge in crime and violence in his community. 

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CANDIDATE FOR THE SOUFRIERE CONSTITUENCY 

Felita Paul Thomas, ‘Teacher Felita’ is a model citizen. 

Settled in Scotts Head, she embraced the culture of her area 


Freedomite all her life, she pushed for the fishermen’s 


Scotts Head Gallion Village Council was instrumental in the introduction of 

Korne-Korn-La (Fish night) in the communities of Soufriere and Scotts Head. 



CANDIDATE FOR THE ROSEAU SOUTH CONSTITUENCY 


a true patriot, a man of integrity, honesty and dedication to 


His career includes extensive training in management and 

operations of diverse activities such as public works to solid 


support for sports for the youth 



Ms Nettisha Walsh a fresh young female face will be 


St Martin Secondary School and plans to further her 



Salisbury. Nettisha is motivated to bring change for the youth and to provide 


bring new investment to Salisbury 

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MURPHY WALLACE (BROTHER MORPHS) 

CANDIDATE FOR THE PORTSMOUTH CONSTITUENCY 

A prominent businessman in the Portsmouth area. Murphy 

has served in many community organisations such as 

Portsmouth Town Council, and Central Cooperative Credit 

Union. Throughout his years, Murphy Wallace (Brother 

Morphs) has exercised a dedicated and distinguished 

service to his people in youth activities. He has represented 

the interest of Dominica at numerous regional and international Conferences. 

BENJAMIN PASCAL 

CANDIDATE FOR THE GRAND FOND CONSTITUENCY 

Benjamin Pascal was born in the village of Grand Fond and is 

married with four children. 

He attended the Grand Fond Primary School and is a 

specialist tradesman by profession graduating from the 

Barbados Samuel Jackson Institute with a Certificate in 

Plumbing. He is a certified technician in electrical installation, specializing in 

Regulation, Domestic and Commercial Industrial Insulation. He has also 

pursued training in leadership studies with the Youth Division holding a 

certificate in Environmental Health. Benjamin has worked with Bottlers 

Dominica Ltd also known as J.U.C where he held the position of Floor 

Supervisor, Lab Technician and Product Supervisor. 

JOHNSON BOSTON 

CANDIDATE FOR THE MAHAUT CONSTITUENCY 

Mr Johnson Boston was born on January 30, 1962 in the 

village of Mahaut. He is a financial advisor/ underwriter, 

Clico international life insurance limited. He served as a 

senator and parliamentary secretary in the ministry of 

community development and social affairs from 1990 to 

1995. He also acted as minister of community development 

and social affairs during the period. Vice President of the Caribbean Youth 

Conference from 1986 to 1990 and president of Caribbean institute of 

democratic youth from 1992 to 1994. 

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HENRY DYER 

CANDIDATE FOR THE ROSEAU NORTH CONSTITUENCY 

Henry "Babs Henry "Babs" Dyer was born in Roseau on 

January 27, 1939. He attended the Roseau Boys and 

Roseau Mixed Schools and from there went to the Dominica 

Grammar School. Henry's further education included 

attendance at Ryson University, Toronto, Canada where he 

gained a Certificate in Business Management. He went on 

to get his law LLB Honors Degree, UWI, Cave Hill, Barbados and LEC (Legal 

Education Certificate) from Sir Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad. Henry 

served in the Dominica Government as Minister of Communication, Works and 

Tourism in the Dominica Freedom Party Administration and Attorney General, 

Minister of Legal affairs, Labour, Immigration and had responsibility also for 

the FIU (Financial Investigation Unit). Henry's career includes Co-Chair of the 

International Bar Association; President, Dominica Cooperative Credit Union; 

Deputy Chair of Dominica Social Security and DOWASCO Board of Directors; 

and Chairman of Planning Appeals Board of the Physical Planning Division, 

Outside of Government, his affiliations include Vice President of the Dominica 

Bar Association and Board member of the OECS Home Mortgage Bank 

Institute. Henry has always been active in sports and has represented his 

country in cricket and football and served on the Dominica Amateur Sports 

Association. For all his diverse contributions to Dominica Henry was awarded 

the Sisserou Award of Honor in 2004. 

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STATEMENT OF OUR FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS 

In contrast to the Labour Party, which seeks to promote dictatorial rule and 

begging as their primary strategy for economic development, the Dominica 

Freedom Party believes 

It is the people of Dominica who elect their government in order to secure 

their rights, security and prosperity, and as such government must function at 

all times by the consent of the people of Dominica and is answerable to the 

people. People, therefore, have the right to question their government, and the 

Government is duty bound to provide an appropriate and prompt response. 

We believe in the supremacy of the Constitution of Dominica which spells 

out and guarantees the rights of the people and the manner in which the 

affairs of government must be conducted. 

Law and order are essential for peace and prosperity and the general well 

being and safety of the Dominican people and that Parliament, as the highest 

policy and law making body of the country, must remain inviolate. 

No man is above the law or the Constitution. 

Participative approach to Development Policy formulation and 

implementation, whether in the area of economic and fiscal management or 

foreign relations. The Freedom Party will not under any circumstance short 

circuit national debate on important development policy issues. We believe that 

the collective wisdom of the people is preferable to the individual judgment of 

the leader. 

A bloated government is inimical to responsible fiscal policy and economic 

growth, and infringes on the rights of the people which government is elected to 

preserve. The Freedom Party will therefore endeavour to reduce the size of 

government as was done under Dame Eugenia. 

Responsible fiscal policy must be equitable and its burden must not fall 

disproportionately on any segment of the population. Further, government 

revenue must be based on growing the economy not on exacting burdensome 

taxation on the population. 

We believe in development through people. All development policies, 

programmes and projects must be structured to build the capabilities and 

proficiency of our people to contribute to their own development. 

We believe in the role of foreign investment, trade, technology transfer, and 

foreign assistance, but the preservation, development and utilization of our 

indigenous resources and 

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culture must remain paramount at all times. No development policy will be 

adopted and pursued that violates our basic cultural values and 

disenfranchises or alienates the Dominican people 

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TAKING DOMINICA FORWARD 

VISION 

Amidst the social and economic challenges facing Dominica, a country that had 

recently attained political independence and suffered the ravages of a major 

hurricane in 1979, the Government of Dame Eugenia Charles set out to secure 

the common aspirations of the Dominica people at home and abroad to develop 

their nation by pursuing policies that emphasized the principle of self reliance. 

At the same time, Dame Eugenia led the initiative among regional leaders to 

take charge of their development while asking the international economic 

community to build relations based on mutual benefits through partnerships. 

For fifteen years the Dominican people were able to build a nation that stood 

out in the Caribbean and the world for its political freedoms, human rights and 

dignity, self-reliance, self-confidence with a vibrant private sector, including 

local and foreign investor groups, and with a public service founded on 

technical and managerial competence and integrity. This is the vision of 

Dominica that the Dominica Freedom Party offers to our people. 

The Dominica Freedom Party in Government and the Parliament will 

focus on: 

(1) Securing Good Governance; 

(2) Creating Sustainable Employment and Income Opportunities for all 

Dominicans; and (3) Giving Special Focus to the Youth, the Elderly, the 

Kalinago People, Persons with Disabilities and overseas and returning 

Dominicans. 

PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE 

Accountability is at the heart of good government and democratic practices. It 

is at the foundation of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP). The Labour Party 

has taken accountability and democracy out of the practice of Government, 

principles that have been cherished by Dominicans at home and abroad. 

During the last ten years, Dominicans have witnessed the undermining of the 

Parliamentary system. Public procurement and public financial administration 

have broken down. The Integrity in Public Office Commission and Village 

Councils have been disempowered. At the same time, the Public Treasury has 

been swindled under the eyes of the Minister of Finance, and the Cabinet 

Secretary, both of whom have made a pledge to uphold the laws of Dominica. 

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Given the record of poor governance and in your-face and unashamed 

corruption we have had in the last ten years, it is absolutely imperative that 

the brakes be applied on persons who intend to take the people down the road 

of Haiti and Somalia while plundering the Treasury and undermining the 

taxation system. The DFP has a record of integrity during the fifteen years it 

spent in office, and it will lead the charge to restore good governance to 

Dominica in order to protect the reputation of our country and to ensure that 

our development is not retarded by greed, graft and personal aggrandizement. 

In order to give the people of Dominica good and accountable government, we 

pledge to do the following: 

We will put on the agenda of the Parliament recommendations of the 

Constitutional Review Commissions for implementation where it is 

feasible to do so and which will improve the system of checks and 

balances in our governance structure so that no one is too powerful and 

becomes drunk with power; 

 

We will ensure that a Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) is 

appointed, which is a requirement of the Constitution; 

We will introduce to the Parliament a Freedom of Information Bill that 

will allow you the people to find out how your government is handling 

your taxes and managing your affairs; 

 

 

 

 

We will move to amend the Integrity in Public Office Act so that the IPO 

Commission is given "teeth" to carry out its mandate so that those who 

are in public office are held accountable; 

We will seek to empower Permanent Secretaries with greater managerial 

autonomy but will also require greater accountability; 

We will work with others to establish guidelines for the operation of 

Dominica Broadcasting Service (DBS) and the Government Information 

Service (GIS) so that all Dominicans, including all registered political 

parties, will have equal access; and 

Unlike the Labour Party Government, we will not have the State 

regulating the media. Instead, the DFP opts for self-regulation and the 

establishment of a Commission with the mandate to develop a 

consensual Code of Conduct for media practitioners with the input of 

everyone and which has the authority to impose sanctions for violations 

of the Code. 

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LAW AND ORDER 

Over the last ten years, there has been an increasing incidence of anti-social 

and deviant behavior which is threatening communities and people’s ability to 

earn a decent living. The Labour Party Government has been paying lip service 

and offering political gimmicks when confronted with matters related to 

increasing gang violence in certain communities. 

The DFP pledges to be proactive and unwavering to ensure that order and 

peace prevail in our Nature Isle. In that regard, we outline an eleven-point 

action plan that will be at the core of a multifaceted strategy to enhance the 

security of our people: 

1. Strengthening of the capability of our law enforcement agencies to 

effectively police our communities and territorial waters against drug 

traffickers and other criminal activities. Specific measures in this regard 

include the establishment of 24-hour police patrol units equipped with 

the appropriate vehicles and communication facilities in major 

population areas and an increase in the number of Coast Guard vessels; 

2. Provision of training for police detectives in forensic science relating to 

the solving of crime; 

3. Establishment of a mini-crime lab whilst exploring the possibility of 

working with regional governments to establish an Organization of 

Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Police Crime Lab; 

4. Improvement in the working environment of our Police Force and 

ensuring that career mobility is effective and transparent; 

5. Establishment of a Family and Juvenile Court; 

6. Creation of a legal authority to investigate complaints against the Police 

rather than perpetuate the existing situation where the Police appear to 

be policing the Police; 

7. Support to the formation of Neighbourhood Watch Groups which will be 

strengthened through community policing; 

8. Establishment of a Drug Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Center 

so that our young people can benefit from rehabilitation services that will 

rescue them from a life of drugs and equip them with vocational skills to 

live constructive lives; 

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9. Introduction of Community Parenting Programmes (in partnership with 

existing community based organizations, NGOs, youth groups, Early 

Childhood Centres and church groups) to help parents and communities 

develop conflict resolution and anger management skills to impart to 

their children and young persons at an early age; 

10. Greater emphasis on Health and Family Life Education in the 

schools, prison and Youth Outreach Programmes; 

11. Relocation of the State Prison to provide for increased security of 

communities and will include separate facilities for young offenders, 

women and skills training modules. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

The creation of long-term job opportunities is a fundamental objective for the 

DFP, particularly jobs for our youth. Jobs are scarce with unemployment 

reported as high as 25 per cent, according to the Country Poverty Assessment. 

Four Dominicans out of ten live in poverty. Income levels are among the lowest 

in the Caribbean. Many persons now have to depend on handouts to survive 

rather than paid employment. People are migrating in droves, and the 

population has declined. Thus, while we pledge to restore integrity and good 

governance, we also pledge to build a strong economy that provides well-paying 

jobs for our people. 

The focus of a Dominica Freedom Party’s programme on economic development 

is to build a diversified and competitive economy to achieve the following 

objectives: 

I. Creation of sustainable jobs and income opportunities for all; 

II. Increasing the standard of living of the people of this country; and 

III. Reduction in the risks to adverse external economic developments. 

To achieve these objectives, we target major investments in agriculture, ecotourism, 

manufacturing (including agro-processing), energy, water and services 

(including the cultural industries). We will invest financial resources in these 

sectors, as well as provide the human resources necessary for spurring growth 

in productivity. We have established partnerships with private sector groups, 

and regional financing institutions, as well as formed networks with 

international development finance organizations that are willing to assist 

Dominica in getting out of the economic disaster brought on by the Labour 

Party. 

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AGRICULTURE 

In Government, the Dominica Freedom Party will herald a change in direction 

for agriculture including innovation in production practices, entrepreneurship, 

and new strategic alliances for export marketing. In particular, a strategy that 

reinforces the backward and forward linkages with agriculture including 

transportation, shipping, insurance and agri-business will be implemented. 

Vision for Agriculture: A modern, diversified, and competitive agricultural 

sector 

Objectives: 

i. to ensure food security 

ii. to increase income 

iii. to increase employment in the sector 

iv. to promote rural development 

Targets: 

4 per cent sustainable growth in agriculture annually 

Doubling of agricultural export within 4 years 

Doubling of farm income employment over 4 years 

The core elements for bringing about these results are intensification of 

diversification, production and productivity of economic plants and animals 

(including aquaculture), innovation, technical and financial support, and 

enhancement of Dominica’s competitive position in regional and international 

markets. 

Key Policy Actions: 

Immediately undertake a judicial review of WIBDECO with a view to 

transferring a significant portion of the enormous profits to support 

banana development and agricultural diversification; 

Strengthening insurance for farmers’ output; 

Integrate agricultural production and marketing through the transfer of 

the agricultural marketing functions of DEXIA to the Ministry of 

Agriculture to reduce the costs of production; 

Importation of labour under a clear immigration policy e.g. Canadian 

farm workers; 

Review of the incentives to labour –e.g. reward based on productivity; 

Performance based incentive scheme administered by employer with 

guidance from the Ministry of Agriculture to include remuneration; 

Licensing and monitoring of agriculture to reduce/stamp out praedial 

larceny; 

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Introduce a pilot organic farming scheme; 

Establish an Export Loan Facility to assist exporters in positioning 

themselves in the regional/international market; 

Establish multi-purpose processing plant (agro/livestock) through joint 

venture with private sector; 

Establish irrigation where needed to boost yield; 

Expand tissue culture facilities to boost yield (plants that are treated to 

resist pest and diseases); 

Farmer training in good agricultural and business practices through the 

introduction of an Agri-Business Training Module at the Dominica State 

College (DSC) for young farmers; 

Introduce a land use policy and land zoning; 

Given that Dominica is only 289 square miles and 60 per cent of that 

land mass is covered by forests and mountains, nationals will be 

encouraged to lease land to foreigners rather than outright sale; 

Reduce costs of land conveyance for agricultural production; 

Explore the feasibility of setting up a land bank for agricultural 

production and local area development; 

Invest in a joint venture partnership in regional export shipping of 

agricultural produce; 

Establish and promote research in agriculture and animal husbandry to 

bring modern technology and applied science to production; and 

Build partnerships with organizations and institutions such as Clemson 

University and Ross University to pursue research in herbal medicine 

and nutrition. 

INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE 

Private sector development will be a core element of the DFP’s strategy for 

economic development. The main avenue for attaining this will be concerted 

efforts at Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Development. 

Small and Medium Sized Business Enterprise Development 

A World Bank Report in 2008 puts Dominica at the bottom of a List of 178 

countries when measured by “Facets of Regulation that Enhance Business 

Activity and Those that Constrain”. By any standard of measurement, this 

Investment Report Card suggests that we have failed. The 

Labour Party Government has failed Dominica’s business environment by 

applying political criteria on matters of economic development of the country 

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and by not reducing barriers imposed on local entrepreneurs and foreign 

investors. 

The DFP sees small businesses as an avenue for employment creation, local 

economic development and poverty reduction. Thus, the DFP, when it is in 

Government, will lead efforts to rationalize and strengthen business support 

services available to Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) to ensure their 

growth. We will work with private sector entities to deliver a full-range of 

relevant services, including affordable and appropriate financing and training, 

to Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in a coherent and cost-effective 

manner. We will actively promote the formation of clusters in relation to 

cooperation in technical development, marketing and distribution. We will 

consider the establishment of a Business Development Centre for delivering 

support services to SMEs.. In addition, the establishment of a business school 

at the Dominica State College will be examined.. 

TOURISM 

Vision: 

sector 

An environmentally and economically sustainable and diversified 

Objectives: 

(i) To increase the overall contribution of tourism to the economy by 

attracting the high end market and increasing stay over visitors; 

(ii) To preserve and enhance our natural resources, the base of our 

tourism product. 


Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to increase our ‘‘export ready” 

room capacity that is to 2,000 in five years; 

Establishment of a Hospitality Training Institute; 

Establishment of a special fund to provide local entrepreneurs with the 

financial and technical assistance to refurbish and upgrade existing 

hotel rooms which will increase their competitiveness; 

Creation of a Building Heritage Fund to restore and preserve our heritage 

and historical architectural culture; 

Support for local initiatives geared towards promoting natural and 

cultural heritage; 

Medical-tourism: to work with the existing medical schools to establish 

a State of the Art Teaching Hospital in Portsmouth to attract residential 

tourists seeking high level medical care which at the same time will boost 

our residential tourism. This will also provide funding for developing 

tourism while increasing employment and training for our local doctors; 

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Eco-tourism Challenge - to increase stay-over visitors by hosting an 

annual De-Eco Challenge (mountain biking, mountain scaling (Survivor 

Series) and Nature Island Marathon) ; 

Increase support for diving and whale watching activities; 

Increase tourism marketing budget; 

Access Improvement 

The Dominica Freedom Party will build an international airport once the 

economics justify its construction, and this includes the assurance of 

sufficient and reliable airlift capacity to Dominica. In this regard, publicprivate 

sector partnerships will be aggressively pursued. 

CULTURAL INDUSTRIES 

Vision: full expression, development and preservation of our cultural art 

forms 

Objective: (i) To harness the economic potential of the creative arts 

(ii) To preserve our cultural heritage 

Key Policy Actions 

Establish a National Performing Arts Centre; 

Establish a National Endowment Fund for the development and 

strengthening of institutions and training; 

Review and strengthen the National Cultural Council and the 

Division of Culture for the promotion of local cultural activities; 

Refurbish the Arawak House of Culture; 

Provide concessions on raw materials imports for costume making 

for our National Carnival and other festive occasions; 

Provide concessions for the entertainment industry; 

Offer scholarships for cultural administration and management, 

sound engineering, lighting, film production, writing for film and 

television, choreography and theatre in education, and 

management; 

Review the organization of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) 

with a view to optimizing its contribution to the economy and the 

development of the Arts 

ENERGY 

The energy sector must become one of the main engines of growth. The Energy 

Policy of the DFP Government will therefore focus on the management, 

exploration and exploitation of our renewable sources of energy as a primary 

factor in the development of the economy. Our hydro, 

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geo-thermal, solar and wind potential will be harnessed for the safeguarding of 

the environment and increasing national income. Safeguards will be put in 

place to ensure that terms and conditions of ownership of energy will be 

clarified and transparent and the transfer and utilization of our renewable 

sources of energy and energy income are used for national development. 

Vision- Self-sufficiency in energy focusing on sustainable renewable energy 

Objective: 

(i) Reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels; 

(ii) Promote a green environment and low carbon emission economy; 

(iii) Make renewable energy a key engine to foster growth of the economy; 


Establish an energy policy which will focus on developing renewable 

energy sources 

Take full advantage of our carbon credits 

Provide incentives for private investment in renewable energy 

Provide incentives for households in the use of energy efficient appliances 

Create training and job opportunities for persons pursuing a career in 

renewable energy 

FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT 

The DFP Government will take measures to ensure that the financial services 

industry becomes a critical component in the efforts to diversify the economy. 

Vision: To make Dominica the premier Financial Centre in the OECS 

Objective: To build a robust, sophisticated and well-regulated financial 

sector 


Enact comprehensive legislation to regulate the insurance sector and 

other non-bank institutions 

Establish an independent and well-resourced Financial Services 

Regulatory Authority to supervise and regulate the financial sector 

 

 

Revamp insurance for farmers in the agricultural sector 

Explore the possibility of introducing new hedge instruments at the level 

of the Eastern Caribbean 

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Maintain our relationship with other member countries of the Eastern 

Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), to ensure the stability and 

soundness of the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar and its exchange value 

with the US dollar. 

Introduce a Venture Capital Fund to support innovation and business 

development 

PUBLIC FINANCE 

The DFP reasserts its commitment to prudent fiscal management and ensuring 

responsible management of public resources. 

Vision: Stable finances to meet the needs and aspirations of the 

Dominican people; 

Objective: To achieve sustainability in public finances, through stability 

in revenue generation; creating value for money in expenditure outlays, 

and prudent debt management. 


Introduce new guidelines to ensure efficiency, fairness, accountability 

and transparency in public procurement and contract administration; 

 

Consolidate and reduce the taxes on the transfer of land to help young 

families and to encourage efficient use of this scarce resource for 

productive investments; 

Review the VAT to assess the impact on the various sectors of the 

economy 

 

 

 

Review the municipal property tax with a view of ensuring adequate 

revenues for local government authorities to deliver services to residents 

whilst minimizing the burden on low income earners; 

Review the entire tax incentives structure for investment with a view of 

assessing their effectiveness in inducing new investments; 

Review the tax incentives structure for local and foreign investment to 

determine its effectiveness in inducing new investments; 

SOCIAL SECTORS 

EDUCATION 

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The development of human capital is critical to the building of a nation in 

which every citizen has a stake. The DFP gives the commitment to deliver 

quality education for all, which will equip us with the knowledge, skills and 

attitudes for nation building and to meet the challenges of a globally 

competitive environment. Universal Education at all levels (pre-school, primary, 

secondary and tertiary) will receive maximum attention so that we nurture the 

talents of our citizens and ensure that together we harness all our human 

resources in pursuit of national development. 

Vision: An education system that empowers persons to be confident, selfreliant, 

critical in thinking, and fosters civic responsibility 

Objective: To provide relevant and better quality education 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Reintroduce a strengthened Junior Secondary Programme (JSP) and 

training programme to cater to the technical skill aptitude of young 

persons; 

Upgrade teaching of technical/vocational skills through teacher training 

and certification; 

Revise school curricula to make them more relevant to the needs of the 

labour market; 

Implement remedial programmes inside and outside the classroom; 

Establish Civics and Health and Family Life Education as compulsory 

components of the curricula; and 

Establish early childhood centres of excellence in major communities 

SPORT 

Vision: Sport is embraced by all for personal well being and the nation’s 

health, productivity and prestige 


Provide sports scholarships to promising sportsmen and 

sportswomen. Towards this end, the DFP will incorporate sports 

education, training and management on the 

national list of training priorities 

Provide opportunities for coaches across sporting disciplines to be 

certified at the international level 

 

 

Establish synthetic tracks for athletics in major communities 

Build community facilities in major population centres for indoor and 

outdoor sport and recreation; 

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Partner with private sector employers to institute arrangements that 

would facilitate the participation of persons selected to represent 

Dominica in sport events 

Work closely with Sport Associations and Clubs to develop 

programmes that aim at building excellence in Sport; 

Assign personnel trained in Sport Management to work with Clubs to 

strengthen their structures; 

Build a national gymnasium for swimming, gymnastics, martial arts, 

weightlifting and boxing; 

Develop Sport Tourism/Green Games – golf , lawn tennis, mountain 

biking, hiking mountain scaling, marathons (all linked to De-Eco 

Challenge) 

Resuscitate the National Sport Council. 

HEALTH 

Vision: a public health care system that garners the highest possible level 

of public satisfaction for the entire population 

Objective: to achieve an optimal level of health status distributed 

equitably and in adequate degree of risk protection for all 


Establish a National Health Insurance Mechanism; 

Establish a separate Health Center for physically and developmentally 

challenged persons; 

Improve nursing care by enhancing the standards of training; 

Equip Health Centers with improved medical technologies; 

Improve and expand our Ambulance Services by equipping them with the 

human and material resources to provide more effective emergency 

treatment to patients; 

Set up standards for service delivery at hospitals; 

Collaborate with schools, civic, regional and international organizations 

to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, drug use, and non-communicable 

diseases, among others; 

Expand the range of services offered at the Princess Margaret Hospital 

including 

professional specialist services; and 

Institute a more comprehensive management structure for the Intensive 

Care Unit. 

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HOUSING 

Vision: Affordable quality housing in viable communities for all citizens 

Objectives: 

(i) To establish residential communities which go beyond the mere 

construction of houses with provision for sport, leisure, commercial 

activities and youth and family activities 

(ii) To pursue a policy of citizen ownership with house and land with clear 

title 


Establish concessionary loan financing for low income families including 

households headed by single women; 

Reduce the level of property transfer tax; 

Establish clear guidelines for ensuring safe housing; 

Expand the squatter regularization programme; 

Create apartment type dwellings in congested urban areas targeting 

young persons and young families; 

Introduce a ‘Rent to Own’ program (rental payments are applied to the 

purchase of the property) for individuals who are unable to obtain a 

mortgage loan; 

Establish a special housing program for persons with disabilities (see 

Section on Persons With Disabilities) 

SOCIAL SAFETY NETS 

In addition to the existing social safety net programs, a DFP Government will 

introduce a Food Stamp Program for the indigent. Under the Programme, 

recipients will be able to purchase specified foods using money certificates to 

help them their basic nutritional needs. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT 

Vision: A sustainable environment that will ensure Dominica’s economic, 

ecological and cultural integrity for the well being of present and future 

generations 

Objectives: 

i. To protect the Dominican terrestrial and marine environment 

ii. To reclaim ownership as the “Nature Island of the World” 

iii. To secure a healthy and bountiful environment for all 


Institute a comprehensive national environmental policy and 

management strategy; 

 

 

 

 

 

Enhance the capability of public agencies to deal effectively with 

disasters and emergences through environmental resource management 

by providing the appropriate human resources, legal frameworks, 

facilities and equipment; 

Earmark a portion of Government revenue to a Disaster Management 

Fund that will enable quick response to emergencies arising from the 

occurrence of natural disasters; 

Institute a regulatory framework for mining and quarrying activities and 

develop programmes to mitigate the negative impact of mining on human 

health, environmental degradation and sedimentation effect on coral 

reefs, and fish life; 

Initiate a reforestation policy and develop buffer zones to protect 

watersheds to preserve life of our rivers and slow soil degradation; 

Establish a beach enhancement programme; 

SPECIAL FOCUS AREAS 

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 

In addition to our investment in Education, Health, Job Creation and Sport, we 

will also introduce a Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) 

Vision: Young people are empowered, motivated and positive about their 

lives and country 

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Objective: 

(i) To enable youth to make responsible and informed choices 

(ii) To be good citizens who can make a meaningful contribution to the 

advancement of their country 


 

 

 

 

Establish a national youth enterprise and employment fund, which 

would include, among other components, a business incubator 

programme. 

Develop a tripartite scheme (Government/ private sector and Unions) to 

build a creative and productive workforce through formal and on the job 

vocational education and training 

Provide career guidance and counseling for in and out of schools youth 

Develop “Youth On The Block” outreach programmes to rehabilitate and 

empower youth on the blocks to live constructive lives. 

THE KALINAGO PEOPLE 

Besides targeting Agriculture, Tourism, Human Resource Development, Health 

and Housing in the Carib Territory, we will also establish the Kalinago 

Guarantee Fund that will guarantee loan finance for enterprise development in 

the Carib Territory. 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 


Ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; 

Carry out the necessary changes in domestic law to reflect obligations 

under the Convention; 

Create a National Council on the Advancement of Persons with 

Disabilities to advice the Government on the integration of these persons 

into the mainstream of society and the development process and to 

promote and monitor implementation of national efforts in this regard; 

Provide resources for the education and training of Persons with 

disabilities and their parents, caregivers and educators; 

Introduce a programme to help families modify their existing homes so 

that they become accommodating of persons with physical limitations 

who are living in these homes; 

Make public buildings more accessible to persons with disabilities; and 

Establish a grant fund facility to help persons and organizations to 

acquire assistive and adaptive technologies so that persons with 

disabilities can achieve their personal goals at home, school or in the 

workplace. 

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WOMEN AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT 

In Government, the DFP will promote the empowerment of individuals and 

families with a special focus on women within the context of the Millennium 

Development Goals. In Dominica, women continue to impact meaningfully in 

the public service, private sector, and within the households. Amidst the gains 

that have been made by women over the years, they continue to be the subject 

of abuse and violence. No effort will be spared to free our fellow men and 

women from the dehumanizing conditions in some of our communities, and 

from the “begging culture” that is instituted by the Labour Party as a means of 

buying out the electorate. 

Vision: Gender equality and equity in national development 

Objectives: (i) To adopt a zero-tolerance policy for gender discrimination 

(ii) To reverse the trend of male underachievement where it 

exists 


(i)Promote the integration of Women in national policy formulation and 

decision-making; 

(ii) Promote the participation of Women in politics; 

(iii) Economically empower men and women who head single-parent 

households; 

(iv) Institute programs to address the issue of male marginalization; and 

(iv) Establish a place of safety for women who are victims of domestic violence. 

OVERSEAS NATIONALS 

The current global financial crisis may have originated in the advanced 

countries in North America and Europe, but its impact is felt heavily in 

Dominica and other Caribbean islands through reduced earnings from tourism 

and reduced remittances from Dominicans living overseas. In light of the high 

unemployment in Dominica, many families are dependent on remittances from 

abroad to sustain them. Their purchasing power and consumption patterns 

have to be adjusted to take account of the new realities of their families living 

overseas. But the Labour Party Government has paid little regard to the 

contributions from the Diaspora and does not understand the global financial 

architecture and how it affects our economic situation in Dominica. The DFP 

will seek to build partnerships with Dominicans working and living overseas to 

help strengthen these organizations to contribute more effectively to Dominica’s 

development. 

Objective: Greater integration of overseas nationals in the development 

process at home 

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Key Actions: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set up a Desk for Relations with Overseas Nationals in the Prime 

Minister’s Office; 

Establish a direct link between overseas national organizations, 

consulates, embassies and Invest Dominica to identify, promote and 

facilitate business and investment opportunities at home for overseas 

Dominicans; 

Create an information kit on establishing business in Dominica and a 

directory of available business support services; 

Build on the DAAS online database of available Dominican skills, 

especially in key areas (health care specialties, for example), and develop 

protocols and procedures for accessing such skills; 

Establish with overseas Dominican organizations a volunteer services 

organization modeled on the British Services Overseas organization to 

provide expertise to Dominica in development areas where there is an 

absence or dearth of relevant skills and experience at home; 

Facilitate virtual learning and discussion forum where local and overseas 

professionals can share experience, research, advice and knowledge on 

key policy issues of relevance to Dominica; 

In conjunction with the DAAS, hold a biennial conference in Dominica on 

various topics of relevance to Dominica’s development and the 

strengthening of bonds between Dominicans at home and abroad; 

Collaborate with other regional government to mobilize the Caribbean 

Diaspora to be an advocate for Caribbean interests in major capitals of 

Europe and North America; 

Formalize the role (some of which are stated here) of overseas 

Dominicans in national development in a policy statement. 

RETURNING DOMINICANS 

Publish and disseminate relevant information for resettlement in 

Dominica 

Equip our Consulates with the necessary resources to facilitate 

Dominicans who are desirous of returning home 

Make resettlement less fiscally onerous 

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FOREIGN POLICY 

The on-going challenge of globalization has resulted in eroding the strength of 

nation states like Dominica, and undermining state control. This phenomenon 

will influence the pattern and structure of Dominica’s relationship with the 

international community. The DFP is convinced that Dominica’s national 

interest is best served through consolidation of the initiative for the 

OECS Economic Union within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy 

(CSME) as the centre-piece of its foreign policy priority. But we are mindful that 

the French-speaking dependencies of Guadeloupe and Martinique and St. 

Maarten/St. Martin to a lesser extent are part of our back yard. We are 

committed to devising ways to strengthen our relations with these countries, 

particularly to foster increased trade and investment and transportation links. 

This will ensure that Dominican goods and tourism services can benefit from a 

larger share of the European market. 

Outside of the Caribbean region, the long established relations with advanced 

countries of North America and Europe, based on the principle of mutual 

respect, will be consolidated. At the same time, the DFP Government will build 

relations with other countries within the Community of Nations aimed at 

fostering human capital development, technology transfer, access to new 

markets, and alternative financing for sustainable development. 

Vision: A sovereign, non-aligned State committed to the rule of law in 

international relations. 

Objectives: 

(i) To represent Dominica’s national interest in the world 

(ii) To establish relations with foreign governments for the promotion and 

strengthening of our economic well-being based on mutual respect for our 

sovereignty and democratic values 

(iii) To promote the interests of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) 


Create an indigenous cadre of professionals to represent Dominica’s 

interests with integrity 

Promote full and effective participation in the Caribbean Single Market 

and Economy 

Promote functional cooperation among CARICOM Member States for the 

benefit of our citizens 

Review and upgrade our diplomatic representation in major capitals 

Establish diplomatic and consular ties with countries willing to enter 

into mutually beneficial relationships 

Review all diplomatic agreements with a view to ensuring that they are 

consistent with our values and interests 

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Renegotiate the 2007 Visa Agreement with France with a view to 

removing unnecessary administrative requirements which defeat the 

purpose of the Agreement (i.e. to facilitate trade and travel) 

Rationalize Dominica’s development cooperation arrangements, targeting 

countries for support in specific development areas to maximize the 

benefits to Dominica e.g. Health, Energy. 

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THE CHOICE TO BE MADE 

We are presenting to the voters of our beautiful country a platform to make a 

choice, as our Church leaders collectively put it so eloquently: Between 

immorality and morality: 

Voters must make a decision between the following: 

(a) Giving the Labour Party the license to turn this country into Haiti, where 

POVERTY is rampant, or a Somalia, where PIRACY is rampant; a license 

for Roosevelt Skerritt to plunder the country with his corrupt practices 

and ineffective management of the economy; a license to cement his 

dictatorial tendencies, OR 

(b) Vote for the Dominica Freedom Party’s Candidates to reposition 

Dominica on the path to sustainable economic growth and development 

and to stand up and raise our hands collectively on the issues that affect 

the daily bread of hard working Dominicans at home and abroad. 

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Notes

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-OUR BLIGHTED YOUTH 

OUR CORRUPTED INSTITUTIONS 

-OUR FAILED LAND 

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-FOR OUR ABUSED WOMEN 

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-OUR DISEMPOWERED VILLAGE COUNCILS 

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