Dominica: Vince Henderson takes oath as Minister of Planning, Economic Development

Dominica Labour Party's Vince Henderson- who received a landslide victory in Grand Bay by-elections last week, has been appointed as a Cabinet Minister in Dominica. He is assigned to the Ministry for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy.The ceremony was held at the office of the President of Dominica, where Henderson took an oath on the "Holy Bible" at the State House.President Charles Savarin congratulated Henderson, "First and foremost, accept my congratulations on your election in Grand Bay and your appointment as a Minister of Government. Having worked with you in the Cabinet as a Minister, I have no doubt that you will provide excellent service to the Cabinet, the people of Grand Bay, and the people of Dominica in your new role.Prime Minister of Dominica Dr Roosevelt Skerrit congratulated Henderson upon his appointment as the Cabinet Minister; he wrote, "I congratulate my friend and colleague, Hon. Dr Vince Henderson was sworn in as the Minister for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy."PM Skerrit also wished him much success in his new role. He said he is looking forward to working with him to advance Dominica's development goals.

I congratulate my friend and colleague, Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson, who was sworn in as the Minister for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy at the State House Conference Center today. pic.twitter.com/wMOVoN7X48

— Roosevelt Skerrit (@SkerritR) December 2, 2021

Dr Henderson added that he is excited to take on this new responsibility and contribute to the development of his constituency and, by extension, the country."I am looking forward to serving in Cabinet and hope to be able to contribute in a way that will benefit and improve the people of the Grand Bay Constituency and Dominica as a whole." I've already had the opportunity to serve in a variety of positions."Dr Henderson won the Grand Bay by-elections on November 26, winning 1211 votes. He defeated two independent candidates, Julius "Handbag" Gabriel, Clarenton “Twa Woche” Andrew, who received a remarkably small number of the ballot.