Politics & Government Guide in Dominica

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Dominica operates as a parliamentary democracy with President Sylvanie Burton as head of state and Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt leading the Dominica Labour Party government since 2004. The unicameral House of Assembly holds legislative power, and the country maintains a high freedom score. Recent budgets emphasize infrastructure and economic transformation amid long-term political stability.

Democracy Index

Good

Government Type

Parliamentary representative democratic republic

Legal System

English common law

Head of State

President Sylvanie Burton(since 2023)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt(Dominica Labour Party)since 2004

Political Indicators

Democracy Index

Scale: 0-100

Free

Freedom House (2024)

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Upper House:Upper House

Lower House:House of Assembly (32 seats)

Major Political Parties

Dominica Labour Party(DLP)

Centre-left

19 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in national elections.

Recent Developments

2024/2025 National Budget of $1.4 billion unveiled, focusing on international airport, digital economy, and Cabrits Marina
Secured EC$104 million World Bank loan in June 2024 for new transmission system from Laudat to Fond Cole
President Sylvanie Burton elected by parliament on 27 September 2023

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1978

Parishes10