Roosevelt Skerrit
Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister of Dominica, having held the position since 2004. He is a member of the Dominica Labour Party and has focused on economic development, social stability, and disaster recovery during his tenure. Skerrit has been a vocal advocate for regional integration within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and has emphasized the importance of free movement for all Caribbean nationals, arguing against elitist criteria that limit this privilege to select groups. His recent statements ahead of a CARICOM summit in Barbados highlight his commitment to expanding the rights of all citizens to work and live freely across the Caribbean region.
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Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister of Dominica who is involved in the CARICOM governance review committee.
Regional countries to send humanitarian aid to Cuba | World News
Jamaica· 2026-02-27
Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister of Dominica participating in the summit.
القمة العالمية للحكومات تكشف عن أكبر مشاركة قيادية في تاريخها بحضور أكثر من 35 رئيس دولة و150 حكومة و500 وزير
United Arab Emirates· 2026-01-16
Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica and attended the meeting.
OECS Heads meet on urgent regional and geopolitical matters
Guyana· 2026-01-15
Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica’s Prime Minister, reached out to the United States to clarify its upcoming visa ban.
Visas already issued to Antigua and Barbuda residents not affected by new US ruling - SandersGuyana· 2025-12-22
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed his belief that a case of miscommunication could have caused the travel restriction on Dominicans.
US visa ban shocks Antigua, Dominica PMsGuyana· 2025-12-19
Roosevelt Skerrit is part of the younger generation of Caribbean leaders supporting Guyana.
Guyana, the Border Controversy and CARICOMGuyana· 2025-12-11
They also paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, where discussions were held regarding the need to work together to help develop football locally and regionally.
Montagliani pays official visit to Dominica | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-25
Roosevelt Skerrit expressed gratitude for China's support and friendship during the meeting.
习近平会见多米尼克总统伯顿 --时政--人民网
China· 2025-10-15
Roosevelt Skerrit is the first female president of Dominica.
时政新闻眼丨这场聚焦“半边天”的全球峰会上，习近平提出哪些新倡议新举措？ _光明网China· 2025-10-14
Roosevelt Skerrit attended the Global Women's Summit in China.
习近平会见多米尼克总统伯顿 _光明网China· 2025-10-14
Roosevelt Skerrit expressed gratitude for China's support and emphasized the importance of deepening relations.
习近平会见多米尼克总统伯顿--时政--人民网China· 2025-10-14Roosevelt Skerrit attended the global women's summit in China.
习近平会见多米尼克总统伯顿 _光明网China· 2025-10-14Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Dominica, expressed gratitude for Xi Jinping's advocacy for women's empowerment.
以百花之绽放，绘世界之美好——习近平主席出席全球妇女峰会侧记--时政--人民网China· 2025-10-13
Roosevelt Skerrit, the President of Dominica, expressed gratitude for the summit hosted by China.
习近平出席全球妇女峰会开幕式并发表主旨讲话 _光明网China· 2025-10-13
Roosevelt Skerrit, the President of Dominica, spoke at the summit.
习近平出席全球妇女峰会开幕式并发表主旨讲话 _光明网China· 2025-10-13
President Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica spoke at the summit.
习近平出席全球妇女峰会开幕式并发表主旨讲话--时政--人民网China· 2025-10-13
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged Caribbean countries against sowing seeds of discord among themselves.
Skerrit urges region against sowing seeds of discord among themselves | World NewsJamaica· 2025-10-02
Roosevelt Skerrit has called for a structural change at the Caribbean Examinations Council as part of the reform of the education system.
Dominican PM calls for structural change at CXC | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-26Roosevelt Skerrit stated that Dominica remains committed to the Caribbean Community’s position on peace in the region.
Venezuela seeking support in light of US military presence in the region | World NewsJamaica· 2025-08-30
Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister of Dominica who is considering inviting Palestinians to relocate to his country.
Editorial | Palestinian sovereignty | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-03
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says his administration is willing to have public consultations on the possibility of allowing Palestinians to settle here.
Dominica to explore possible resettlement of Palestinians – Prime MinisterGuyana· 2025-08-02
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica echoed the concerns regarding mobility.
Visa restrictions said to be retarding business | BusinessJamaica· 2025-08-02
The Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, described his country's Citizenship by Investment program as 'reliable and transparent'.
পাঁচ দ্বীপরাষ্ট্রে বাড়ি কিনলেই পাবেন পাসপোর্ট, দেড় শতাধিক দেশে ভিসামুক্ত প্রবেশ সুবিধা
Bangladesh· 2025-07-29Roosevelt Skerrit described his country's CBI program as solid and transparent.
La islas caribeñas que ofrecen un pasaporte a cambio de comprar una vivienda
Uruguay· 2025-07-29
Roosevelt Skerrit describes his country's citizenship by investment programme as sound and transparent.
The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home
United Kingdom· 2025-07-28
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit recalled the tough times of the Covid pandemic in 2021, when India made a generous donation to Dominica.
Indian PM to receive Trinidad’s highest national awardGuyana· 2025-07-01
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit suggested transferring meaningful legislative authority from national parliaments to the OECS Assembly.
Regional leaders divided on relevance of OECS Assembly
Unknown· 2025-06-19
Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister of Dominica who suggested formal dialogue with the gangs controlling Port-au-Prince.
Editorial | Private military in Haiti | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-12
Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica's Prime Minister, advocates for talks with Haitian gang leaders to address the security and political crisis in Haiti.
Skerrit says talks should be held with Haitian gang leaders | World NewsJamaica· 2025-05-26
Secretary of State Rubio hosted Prime Ministers Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica.
Elizabeth Morgan | Other CARICOM Heads meet with the US Secretary of State | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-15
