Roseau, Dominica-August 9, 2023: A series of public consultations on the review of
the electoral system in the Commonwealth of Dominica, conducted by Sir Dennis Byron,
will commence on Monday, August 14, 2023.
The first consultation is scheduled for 7 pm at the State House Conference Center for
members of the legal fraternity; and the second for representatives of political parties
and independent candidates on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the same venue and time.
Sessions are also scheduled for members of the public service, trade unions, business
associations, youth-based organizations, sports associations, and the media; as well as
for medical professionals, engineers and contractors, and managers of financial services, among other groups.
Representatives of the Organization of American States (OAS), The Commonwealth, CARICOM, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will participate in
the consultations, on the invitation of Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit.
Sir Dennis Byron submitted his final report on Monday, June 12, 2023, following a
comprehensive review of Dominica’s electoral system and processes.
Participants will consider the Phase 1 report, which includes a draft Regulation of
Electors Bill 2023 and a draft Registration of Electors Bill 2023, and the Phase 2 report
which consists of:
The draft House of Assembly (Elections) Bill 2023
The draft House of Assembly (Electors) Regulations 2023
The draft House of Assembly Election Petition Rules 2023
The draft Electoral Commission Bill 2023.
The consultations are scheduled to run until Monday, August 28, 2023, with sessions
planned at the community level and with members of the Diaspora to ensure
participation from a wide cross-section of the Dominican society.
Members of the public can also provide feedback on the Sir Dennis Byron Report by
sending written submissions to cabsec@dominica.gov.dm.