Head of State:

The President is the Head of State of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Office of the President is established by Section 18 of the Dominica Constitution Order 1978. The President is elected by the House of Assembly and holds office for a term of five years.

Mrs Sylvanie Burton was elected President of the Commonwealth of Dominica by the House of Assembly on 27 September 2023, in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

 

More information on the President can be found by visiting the Office of the President website.

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