Prime Minister of Dominica

Prime Minister of the
Commonwealth of Dominica
Coat of arms of Dominica
since 8 January 2004
ResidenceFinancial Centre, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Inaugural holderPatrick John
Formation3 November 1978
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister of Dominica
SalaryEC$58,498 / US$21,666 annually
Websitewww.dominica.gov.dm

The prime minister of Dominica is the head of government in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Nominally, the position was created on November 3, 1978, when Dominica gained independence from the United Kingdom. Hitherto, the position existed de facto as Premier. Roosevelt Skerrit is the incumbent prime minister. He took office on 8 January 2004